Campaign Story
About the project
The project focuses on supporting the youth of the community. It provides solutions and breaks down barriers, increasing access to vaccines, enabling communities to not only recover but also thrive. We work closely with communities, offering the support they need and collaboratively building future plans by being fully informed about the consequences of the pandemic.
Making a difference
CRY America’s project, Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA), positively impacts the lives of 3.3 million children and adolescents. It provides nutritious food, quality education for disrupted learners, trauma care, and access to emergency childcare. The project empowers children through STEM education and offers technical support, such as Wi-Fi, to ensure uninterrupted learning and advancement. Additionally, the project actively encourages and supports healthier ways of living for children and adolescents while also providing activities and opportunities designed to help them grow and develop effectively.
The way forward
● Supporting 100% of club organizations in implementing trauma-informed practices to promote healthier lifestyles.
● Focused implementation of STEM strategies to foster innovation, creativity, and the development of real-world solutions.
● Amplify educational impact and promote healthy lifestyle values in children and youth through the Future Ready initiative, launched in 2024 with 40 experienced local club leaders.
● Ensuring an optimal club experience by creating a welcoming environment where members can freely express their concerns.
● Collaborating with schools in need to enhance infrastructure that fosters growth beyond sports and academics.
Action during COVID times
● Taking a responsive, youth-centered approach to learning that includes a full spectrum of enrichment
● Adapting programs like flexible academic framework
● Providing services, training and technology to Club staff
The way forward
● Orienting Anganwadi teachers on Early Childhood Education (ECE) programme components.
● Strengthening parents monitoring committee
● Conducting awareness programmes on child labor at the community level
● Implementing Life Skills Modules in child collectives to inculcate self-esteem and self confidence
● Transact life skills modules on sexual and reproductive health in adolescent girls collectives
Project Impact
5,400
club sites have been established across America.
480
organizations have completed the Trauma-Informed Diagnostic development journey.
92%
of club members try to figure out ways to do better next time when something goes wrong in their lives.
89%
of members of club youth report they can talk to an adult at their club if they have a problem, thanks to our commitment to supporting club leaders.
85%
of club members say they do things to help members of their community.
Last Year’s Grant Disbursed: $30,000
Current Year’s Approved Grant (December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025) – $ 50,000
Empowering beyond the classrooms
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