FY24 Annual Report

Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report Find Out What’s Inside

OUR MISSION To always welcome and connect young people and families to opportunities that embrace diversity, nurture growth, and inspire success.

$5 PER YEAR

4,000+ YOUTH SERVED

200+ PROGRAMS

3 CLUBHOUSES

1 COMMUNITY

DEAR BGCD FAMILY, Dorchester is a unique and vibrant community, built on the values of generosity and a shared vision for growth. It is a place that embraces diversity and inclusivity, where residents take pride in their neighborhood and feel a deep sense of belonging.

For half a century, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester has played a central role in the lives of thousands of families here, with multiple generations of members, staff, and supporters now part of our extended family. From our nationally recognized Early Education & Care program for children as young as two months to our acclaimed after-school and summer programs for youth ages 5-18, we offer comprehensive support that accompanies young people at every stage of their journey, from infancy to high school graduation.

Today’s members are tomorrow’s parents, community leaders, and professionals.

Every member of our team—from board members to staff to volunteers—works with dedication to ensure that the next generation is prepared for success. This effort ripples throughout the region, positively impacting all aspects of community life.

With the help of over 200 local partners in areas such as education, leadership, the arts, and athletics, our programs help young people build the skills and mindsets necessary to shape a bright future.

We encourage you to learn more about the exciting work happening at Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester. We are confident that what you see will leave you feeling inspired.

With gratitude,

Bob Scannell President & CEO

WHO WE ARE BGCD offers more than 200 youth and family programs in the areas of education, art, music, career prep, character and leadership development, health and life skills, athletics, aquatics, social recreation, early education & care, summer programs, behavioral health services, and family engagement.

Here is what BGCD members shared when surveyed by the annual BGCA National Youth Outcomes Initiative Member Survey in March 2024:

FUN

97%

of members said, “I enjoy coming to the Club.”

CARING

99% of members said, “The adults at the Club care about me.”

SAFETY

97% of members said, “I feel safe being myself at the Club.”

BELONGING

94% of members said, “People at the Club accept me for who I am.”

OPPORTUNITY

94% of members said, “I get to explore new things at the Club.”

OUR COMMUNITY Black or African American - 34% Hispanic or Latinx/o/a - 17% White - 18% Asian and Pacific Islander American - 10% Bi/Multiracial - 6% Other - 7%

89%

of our members came from low-income households.

38%

of our members lived in single-parent households.

#WeAreDorchester

Since 1974, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester has served the youth of Boston’s largest and most diverse neighborhood through an array of life-changing programs, offered at three strategically placed Clubhouses throughout the city. Currently, we welcome over 4,000 youth from 170 different schools.

Dorchester has long been a gateway for newcomers, and that tradition continues to this day, contributing to the vibrancy of this vital but under-resourced community. We are proud to serve and support community members from dozens of different countries of origin, and honor the languages and cultures of each individual child and their families. Many Club families have been here for generations, and we believe we are stronger because of that blend of new and established families who are part of our community.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES We encourage Healthy Lifestyles among our youth through programs that promote healthy living, enhance life skills, and build strong nutritional habits. Our programs serve as motivational tools which provide the building blocks for setting individual goals and making positive life choices.

Programs include athletics, aquatics, wellness classes, cooking and nutrition classes, and mental health support.

ACADEMIC SUCCESS Our Education Programs support youth from kindergarten through high school and include enrichment activities focused on literacy, STEM, and college and career preparation. Throughout the year, the Club offers a variety of services designed to encourage, inspire and help our members develop stronger study skills, improve their academic achievement, and grow into lifelong learners.

INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS / PROJECT BIND 25% of our FY24 members had a disability or an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Our award-winning Project BIND (Boston Inclusion Network for Disabilities) initiative fosters the inclusion of youth of all abilities in programs Club-wide to provide meaningful opportunities for all children to participate and succeed. A unique partnership with the Martin Richard Foundation allows our members to participate in four seasons of Challenger Sports Leagues, Music Therapy, “Tween” Groups, Family Swim, and more.

FINE ARTS We offer a full range of arts programs which allow our members to exercise their creativity while appreciating a wide spectrum of artistic expression. We offer a vast array of programming including visual arts, media arts, music lessons, dance, film and many other activities that keep members engaged, stimulated and eager to come back for more. We encourage our young artists to incorporate their culture, traditions, experiences, and individual personalities into the work they create, and to celebrate each other’s unique forms of expression.

EARLY EDUCATION & CARE BGCD is unique in that it offers Early Education & Care to infants beginning at two months of age through kindergarten enrollment. Early Education and Care is unique to BGCD. The program provides parents with highquality, affordable childcare that supports the academic, social-emotional, and physical development of young children to fully prepare them to successfully enter kindergarten.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, BGCD has witnessed a decline in the mental health of our youth, coupled with a decrease in the availability of supportive youth mental health services in our community. In response, we launched BGCD’s Behavioral Health Services program. This program provides social, emotional, and mental health support through individual, group, and family treatment on-site at our Clubhouses with licensed, highly qualified clinicians.

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS 2024 was the year of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester’s 50th Anniversary! Over the years we have served thousands of youth and families, made countless memories, fostered lasting relationships and provided great futures for so many of our members. Throughout 2024, we celebrated 50 years of building Dorchester’s future in many different ways. A couple of our favorite memories include: THE ANNUAL DORCHESTER DAY PARADE Over 30 BGCD members took part in the Annual Dorchester Day Parade and to recognize the Clubs 50th Anniversary in the community! BGCD’s Keystone Club lead the way while our Baton and Dance Programs performed walking the 3.2 mile route along with some BGCD staff and parents. Our members worked on special routines for the parade and were beaming with pride to represent the Club and their community.

BOSTON POPS JULY 4TH SPECTACULAR To celebrate and recognize the shared 50th anniversaries of BGCD and the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s 4th of July Spectacular, 125 BGCD members and families were invited to take part in the festivities on July 4th on the Esplanade! Our families were given special wristbands to have access to the best view in front of the Hatch Shell to watch the entertainment and have a great view of the fireworks display.

Since our 1974 inception, the Club has grown in size, expanded its diverse offerings, and touched the lives of countless youth and families. Throughout our evolution, BGCD has remained steadfast in its mission to welcome and connect young people and families to opportunities that embrace diversity, nurture growth, and inspire success.

Over the 50 years, BGCD has grown our footprint from one to three clubhouses and serves over 4,000 youth and families. The Club is constantly adapting and expanding its programming in response to the community’s needs and proudly offers fully inclusive programs designed to encourage the educational and social skills of children of all abilities.

“This year marked an important milestone for all of us,” notes BGCD CEO Bob Scannell. “As we acknowledge years of service to the Dorchester community, our focus is from this point forward, taking bold steps to ensure BGCD’s impact continues to grow during the next 50. Our state-of-the-art FieldHouse+, a renovation of the Marr Clubhouse, and exciting new programming are just a glimpse of what is to come.”

2024 YAWKEY 1933 SCHOLARS Meet Arianna J.B., Jasmina P., and Leo T.!

These young adults have distinguished themselves through their commitment to academic excellence in the classroom and their dedication to community engagement, and leadership.

Nominated by Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, each Yawkey 1933 Scholar is awarded a four-year renewable scholarship funded by the Yawkey Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to continuing the philanthropic efforts of Tom Yawkey and Jean Yawkey.

The 1933 Scholars program provides tuition scholarships and mentorship opportunities to talented, high-achieving Boston area young adults throughout their college experiences.

BGCD is so proud to see Arianna attend Suffolk University, Jasmina attend Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Leo attend Tufts University. We can’t wait to see what you all will accomplish and excel in.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & BOARD OF ADVISORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD OF ADVISORS James T. Brett

Lee Michael Kennedy, Chair Robert A. Scannell, Jr., President & CEO David E. Hughes, Vice Chair

Michael Brodigan Larry Bird Joseph D’Arrigo

Robert Hatch, Treasurer

Brian Driscoll

Daniel F. Marr, III, Clerk Maureen A. Peterson, Immediate Past Chair

Steve Durant William Gardiner, Esq.

Tome Barros

Jonathan C. Keith

Maciej Godlewski

Joseph J. Brodigan, Esq.

Senam Kumahia

Chet E. Homer, III

Tim Burnieika

David B. Marr, Sr.

Lee M. Kennedy Sr.

Scott Carpenter

Jeffrey T. Marr

Hon. Stephen F. Lynch

Derica Carty

Stephen P. Marr

Sean McDonough

Kevin Chapman

Kerr Mone

Mark Wahlberg

Jack Corbett

Gerald J. Morrissey, Jr.

Nancy Woods

Jennifer Corcoran

Michael O’Brien

Katherine Craven

Jane Panariello

Tony Dang

Robert K. Sheridan

John W. DiNicola, II

Aimee Southworth

Hon. Linda Dorcena Forry

Marie St. Fleur

Therese Fitzgerald, PhD, MSW Paul Gannon

Lynda Thomas Carmelo Travieso

Andrew Graff

Kimberley Williams

2024 FISCAL YEAR - Financials INCOME

FY 2023

FY 2024

Grants & Contributions

$2,378,799 $3,287,930 $846,691 $447,637 $535,762 $423,886 $220,684

Loss on Disposal of Property & Equipment

$50,394 $82,457 $789,550 $(107,311)

$3,265,489 $3,116,195 $683,465 $385,611 $662,663 $239,401 $343,779 $50,000 $24,308 $897,995 $0

Total

$8,956,479

$9,668,906

Contracts Special Events & Contributions Rodman Ride Program Service Fees Donated Goods & Services Investment Income United Way Other Revenue Net Assets Released from Restrictions

EXPENSES Licensed Childcare Recreation & Education General & Administrative Fundraising

Total

$1,138,931

$2,942,424 $4,824,650 $734,766 $1,447,862

$8,583,680

$9,949,702

$2,678,193 $3,921,455 $845,101

REVENUE FY 2024 Other Revenue 0.25%

United Way 0.52%

Net Assets Released from Restrictions 9.29%

Grants & Contributions 33.77%

Program Service Fees 6.58%

Investment Income 3.56% Rodman Ride 3.99% Donated Goods & Services 2.48%

Special Events & Contributions, net 7.07%

Contracts 32.23%

EXPENSES FY 2024

Fundraising 14.55% Licensed Childcare 29.57% General & Administrative 7.38%

Changes in Net Assets from Operations

$372,799

$(280,796)

Non-Operation Revenues (Expenses)

$140,012

$37,262

Changes in Net Assets

$512,811

$(243,534)

Recreation & Education 48.49%

DONOR HIGHLIGHT

2024 marks the 21st year of New Balance Foundation’s support of BGCD, which has helped us transform thousands of children’s lives for the better. Since 2003, our friends at the New Balance Foundation (NBF) have invested more than $500,000 in the Club’s programs! Their grants have supported our Fit Dot Individual Fitness Programming, which includes our main pillars of Athletics, Aquatics, and overall Healthy Lifestyles. In line with their mission to invest in vibrant communities and bright futures through sport, NBF's long standing support has provided opportunities for kids of all backgrounds and abilities. On top of their significant financial support, the New Balance Foundation has provided inkind donations of apparel and sneakers to ensure our Club members are 'geared up' to pursue those healthy lifestyles.

The New Balance Foundation proudly joined the fundraising efforts as a major donor for the FieldHouse+ - a 75,000 square foot recreation and enrichment facility due to open in December 2026!

Thank you New Balance Foundation for all you do to provide opportunities for healthy recreation to the youth of Dorchester and beyond!

2024 FISCAL YEAR MAJOR DONORS $1,000,000+

Gerald & Joanne Morrissey Greg Feeney Highland Street Foundation Josephine and Louise Crane Foundation MA Dept of Elementary and Secondary Education Marr Charitable Foundation Marr Companies Michael & Linda Corcoran New Balance Foundation New England Patriots Charitable Foundation Planet Fitness Inc. State Street Corporation The TJX Foundation Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Victoria S McGrath Foundation, Inc.

Phil & Elizabeth Gross Robert & Karen Hale

$250,000 - $999,999 Brendan Bradley City of Boston Office of Youth Employment & Opportunity Harbor Point Apts Co Lee Kennedy Co., Inc. Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation

$100,000 - $249,999

$10,000 - $24,999

Amos & Barbara Hostetter Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Herb Chambers Liberty Mutual Foundation MA Department Of Public Health Peter Hecht United Way of Mass Bay Webster Bank Charitable Foundation

$50,000 - $99,999 Charles Hayden Foundation City of Boston, The Office of Early Childhood J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation Janey Fund Charitable Trust MA Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs MA Department of Conservation & Recreation MA Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security Martin Richard Foundation Paul & Patricia Chapple Paul & Jane Panariello Robert and Cynthia Marr Charitable Foundation Rodman for Kids SNAVE Foundation Tufts Medical Center Dorchester Health Initiative Yawkey Foundation

$25,000 - $49,999 Anonymous Boston Red Sox Community Relations Boston Redevelopment Authority Committee to Elect Martin J. Walsh Father John Unni

Anonymous Akamai Foundation Bob Hatch Bob's Discount Furniture Boys & Girls Clubs of America Brian Driscoll Brian Potter Copeland Family Foundation Corcoran Jennison Companies Coverys David & Judy Doyno David & Jacqueline Hughes DCU for Kids Deirdre Karle DiNicola Law Group, LLC Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism Dunkin’ Joy In Childhood Foundation Edward Ahern Feeney Brothers Utility Services Frank Reed & Margaret Jane Peters Memorial Fund Gannon Family Fund Givinga Foundation Jay M. Cashman Jill and Fergus Shiel Foundation John and Mary Shaughnessy Charitable Trust John C. & Eunice B. Morrison Charitable Foundation John W. Alden Trust Joseph J. Corcoran Company Josh Kraft Kathryn Corcoran Lincoln & Therese Filene Foundation Loomis Sayles & Co. Louis Antonellis McIntosh Foundation

Nancy A. Hurley Nicholas & Tanya Laidlaw Philanthropy Massachusetts

John Joyce

Phillip and Shirley Jackson Family Fund Procter & Gamble Corporate Giving Fund

Joseph & Mary D'Arrigo JPMorgan Chase

Rasky Partners

Katherine Parker Kevin & Jennifer Deabler

Robert & Jean Sheridan Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation

Jack Karle John DiNicola

Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston

Kyuli Oh Liberty Mutual Insurance

S & F Concrete

Life Instrument Corporation

Schrafft Charitable Trust Sullivan & McLaughlin Companies, Inc.

M&T Bank Charitable Foundation Mallory O’Dwyer

Sullivan & Sullivan LLP

Mals Pals Foundation

Suzanne Corcoran Early T.G. Gallagher, Inc.

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council Massachusetts Convention Center Authority

TD Charitable Foundation

Massachusetts Port Authority

Timothy & Mary Burnieika Voya Foundation

McGraw Hill Montauk Foundation National Grid USA Newmark Pamela Everhart Patrick & Jennifer Merrigan Fay Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island Red Sox Foundation Scott & Colleen Carpenter Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center Southworth Clubs Spectrum Health Systems STAG Industrial, Inc. Stran Promotional Solutions Suffolk Construction Co., Inc. Sullivan & McLaughlin Target Corporation The Kelliher Corbett Group at Morgan Stanley Thomas Gannon Thomas & Jennifer Weldon Unilever - Hellman's Mayo VANS Veracode Windwalker Group WS Development

$5,000 - $9,999 Anne Nolen Beth O’Brien Boston Bruins Foundation Boston Trust Brendan & Luisa McDonough Brodigan and Gardiner, LLP Bruce & Kristine Ginsberg Bushrod H. Campbell & Adah F Hall Charity Fund Cambridge Savings Charitable Foundation Charles Cox Charitable Trust Comcast Corporation Communities Rising Together Inc. David Pogorelc Dolan Connly, P.C. Douglas May E.M. Duggan, Inc. Ellenzweig Eric & Emma Navales EternalHealth Finnegan Commercial Development, Corp Friends of the Club Gilbane Building Company Gratis Foundation H. Levenbaum Insurance Hingham Institution for Savings HUB International New England Igor Grubisic Isabelle Russo

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester is extremely grateful for every donation made in support of our members and families.

All gifts were received between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. We have made every effort to include all gifts.

If we have made an error, please accept our apologies and inform the Development Office at (617) 288-7120.

OUR CLUBHOUSES Colonel Daniel Marr Clubhouse 35 Deer Street Dorchester, MA 02125 (617) 288-7120 Paul R. McLaughlin Youth Center 1135 Dorchester Avenue Dorchester, MA 02125 (617) 288-7120 Walter Denney Youth Center Harbor Point Apartment Complex 270 Mount Vernon Street Dorchester, MA 02125 (617) 822-3701

The FieldHouse+ COMING SOON

in partnership with the Martin Richard Foundation

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