Transforming Our Members, Our Communities & Our City
Creating Measurable Progress in Our Communities
Academic Success
Graduation rate among high school seniors:
- BGBLNV 99%
Source: Boys & Girls Clubs of LNV 2024 Data
- Youth in LNV 80%
Source: Connecticut Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Health and Wellness
Percentage of young people who report exercising for at least 60 minutes, 5+ days per week:
- BGBLNV 50%
Source: Boys & Girls Clubs of LNV 2024 Data
- Youth in LNV 39%
Source: LNV YRBS Results
Emotional Wellbeing
Percentage of young people who have an adult outside of home who can help them with difficult situations:
- BGBLNV 90%
Source: Boys & Girls Clubs of LNV 2024 Data
- Youth in LNV 61%
Source: LNV YRBS Results
Club Impact
By reaching 22 of 23 communities throughout Lower Naugatuck Valley , no other youth serving organization engages more young people and families.
Individuals served, including youth, families, alumni, and community members
Young people served
Teens engaged through Club programs
Teen jobs and internships provided
Alumni engaged through networking opportunities
Individuals served, including youth, families, alumni, and community members
Young people served
Teens engaged through Club programs
Teen jobs and internships provided
Alumni engaged through networking opportunities
State of Our Youth
Less than 23%
of CT Public School 8th graders perform academically at grade level.
Source: CT Department of Public Education
There is a 23-year life expectancy gap
Source: CT Public Health Commission
Nearly 3 in 5
teen girls said they felt persistently sad or hopeless, the highest rate in a decade.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Spotlight on Brielle: A Future Psychology Student with Big Dreams
Brielle, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston’s 2023 Youth of the Year, has been a member of the Edgerley Family South Boston Club for 11 years. She credits the Club with helping her overcome challenges, build leadership skills, and develop confidence, inspiring her goal to pursue a career in pediatric medicine.
