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    in Little Rock, Arkansas in a single parent household where it was just my mother and me. While trying to balance work and school, she wanted to find the safest after school program for me. She later heard about the local boys and girls club, William E. Thrasher boys and girls Club, and soon signed me up to be a member. For 10 years I was a proud member of this organization, I was able to be a part of so many powerful programs and have met so many encouraging people who have attributed to the young

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    Today was my first time being at the Boys and Girls Club, I spend 4 hours there entertaining a few kids. I’ll tell you something about the club I cannot believe how disorganized they are, one they didn’t know why I was there to volunteer, if felt like they really didn’t want me there either. Two, they gave me very little directions on what to do and where I can go. And finally I found it very odd that when I left no one was there to see that I left or write down anything. You would think with an

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    I have used the Boys and Girls club as a prime example in my theory but there are many organizations established that focus on the development of our youth. My theory focuses on establishing this structure in the school system and not be something that can only be obtained if it is sought out. It is a theory that has been proven to have significant impact through already established organizations. Key organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS), an organization whose motto can be found

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    The Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) is a nonprofit after-school program for the inner-city youth of America. The organization was founded in 1860, and is still in existence and evolving in the modern day. The company exist throughout all 50 U.S. states throughout the country and is considered to be a fun and safe place for children to learn and grow while having fun. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta, Georgia. However, there also service centers located in Chicago and Dallas.

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    The Boys and Girls Clubs of America goes all the way back to 1860. A couple of women in Hartford, Connecticut, did not think that it was a good idea that there were boys roaming the streets. They believed that boys engaged in productive activities would not become involved in unacceptable behavior. From these perceptive observations arose, in time, a national cause. By 1906, The Boys and Girls Club of America had formed facilities and operational programs in every state, Puerto Rico, and the U.S

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    The Boys and Girls Club of America is an organization to help children and teens reach their highest magnitude of caring, productivity and, to be their primary cause of being a grand person to society. For these reasons, I chose to volunteer at The Boys and Girls Club. The club was founded in 1860 by three women that believed young lower income boys could be molded to be refined men and learn useful developmental skills for life outside of what they were growing up around roaming around the streets

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    For my personal experience project I decided to volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club. The reason that I decided to volunteer at this organization is because it is conveniently located next to my job, but also because I have previously volunteered here too. The Boys and Girls Club (BGC) is a non- profit organization, their mission is: “To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.” BGC is mainly an after

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    resilience framework is the Boys and Girls Club of America. The mission of the Boys and Girls Club of America is “to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.” (BGCA. www.bgca.org) The Club was originally named the Boys Club of America and was founded in 1860, in Hartford Connecticut. Mary Goodwin, Alice Goodwin, and Elizabeth Hammersley were the founders of the Club. The original Club focused on keeping young

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    The Boys and Girls Club of America is a non-profit organization that provides youth with after-school resources. The club's membership fees are only five dollars per a year to insure that every child has a right to join the club. The organization's goals are to make sure every child graduates high school and has life skills to become successful. The five programs (Education & Career; Character & Leadership; Health & Life Skills; The Arts; and Sports, Fitness, and Recreation) aim to give the child

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    with the young and the old. A local Boys and Girls club is one that I volunteer at when ever I get a chance to. Volunteering with the Boys and Girls Club has allowed me to help the boys and girls to have a safe place to come learn and grow while having fun. It is a place where young people can come and know someone cares about them. Volunteering makes a difference in the lives of boys and girls in the community. (Volunteer1) Volunteering with the Boys & Girls Club has taught me more about the organization

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