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57 Years of Creating Great Futures
Boys & Girls Club of Bethalto provides a safe, stable, and enjoyable atmosphere for young people during non-school hours. This nurturing environment helps children feel secure while allowing them to engage in various educational and recreational activities they love. The Club prioritizes the following program outcomes : Academic Success Character Development Healthy Lifestyles
This nurturing environment helps children feel secure while allowing them to engage in various educational and recreational activities they love.
57 Years of Creating Great Futures
The Club caters to youth aged 5-18 in Bethalto and nearby communities. Thanks to a donor supported scholarship program, the Club is available to all youth, regardless of financial constraints.
In 2024, the Club registered 207 members and also served 1,472 youth through outreach.
The Club is committed to reaching more children and continuing to provide a positive community impact.
Bottom line . . .
Safe & Fun Environment
Focus on Key Outcomes
Significant Impact
Wide Service Area Accessible Programming
Why is a new clubhouse needed?
Challenges Facing Young People in Bethalto
Disconnected youth face numerous risks leading to poverty and crime. Approximately 9.4% in Madison County are considered "disconnected."
37.5% of Bethalto CUSD 8 students are proficient at reading (compared to 39.4% statewide)
24.8% are proficient at math (compared to 27.9% statewide)
Almost half of parents surveyed nationwide said they've noticed a worsening of their teenager's mental health in recent years.
Why is a new clubhouse needed?
Challenges Facing Yo
45.6% of Bethalto CUSD 8 students are eligible to receive free or reducedprice lunches, live in substitute care, or whose families receive public aid.
Safety issues impact students' sense of security and overall well-being in schools (e.g., bullying, weapons, etc.). Bottom
Current facility is old and lacking opportunities. Tech friendly space is needed for STEM programming. More space is needed to serve more young people. Accessible rooms are needed
What does the project entail?
New facility will include:
Kitchen/ Dining Room
Computer Lab
Homework/ Academic Classrooms
STEM Room
Music Room
Dance Room
Arts Lab
Admin Offices
What does the project entail?
Located next to the existing clubhouse facility 15,275 SF overall
Estimated project costs of $7M include: acquisition & site preparation construction programming endowment
What is the Return on Investment?
Measurable Youth Outcomes
Positive Adult Role Models
Educational Aspirations
94% of Club members feel safe being themselves at the Club
91% of Club members believe they can voice their opinions despite peer pressure
96% of Club members have actively contributed to their community
All Club members aim to graduate high school with 33% aiming for a Master’s degree or higher
What is the Return on Investment?
Standing Up for Beliefs
Helping Others
Civic Engagement
Quality
Programming
Studies have found that for every $1 invested in Boys & Girls Clubs, there's a return of roughly $9.60 to $10.32 in economic benefits.
(Source: Institute for Social Research and the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan)
