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InterWorks A Letter from the CEO
Michael Johnson-President and CEO-Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County
Dear Community Friends and Supporters,
With the support of our community, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County was able to make the following impacts: In March of 2020, we were hit with another challenge, the COVID-19 pandemic. With our doors closed, we found ourselves feeling like everyone else in our community - uncertain. Uncertain for the thousands of youth we serve each year finding themselves in need of additional support and their families, who’ve lost jobs and the ability to put food on their tables. Uncertain for our staff who work tirelessly to serve our youth. Uncertain for the health and safety for our neighbors and our young peoples futures. As prevalent racial injustices have been brought to the forefront of our county. It would have been an easy decision to do nothing. Instead, we say a community that showed us what was important to them. We saw a community who learned to lean on one another in our time of greatest need. The 2019-2020 fiscal year has been one of the most challenging of my 21-year career in the non-profit sector. A word I keep coming back to is “community”. I have seen our community lift up our young people in their time of greatest need and has given me a renewed sense of gratitude for every friend and supporter of the Clubs. In February of 2020, Boys &Girls Clubs of Dane County held the grand opening for the largest investment our organization has ever made in the new McKenzie Family Boys & Girls Club in Sun Prairie. Our leap of faith coming to the Sun Prairie was greeted with open arms and we would not be serving in our over 20,000 sq/ft facility without the generosity of this community. • Raised $425,000 for 39 local non-profits to cover the essential needs of those most affected by COVID-19 -72,492 care boxes provided to local families -42,988 meals were given to youth due to school closures -16,424 meals delivered to senior citizens -7,901 emergency grants awarded for shelter, rent, utilities, and supplies
-604 people impacted by COVID-19 received medical supplies -119 senior received medical supplies and support services
• Raised $680,000 during our MOVE4GBC campaign -Distributed 165,000 free face masks and gloves -Provided over 17,000 meals to youth and families
-Hired over 1,000 First Responders in partnership with local restaurants -Fed over 1,000 First Responders in partnership with local restaurants -Built fist ever Virtual Program to continue to serve youth -Engaged 350,000 people in a town half discussion after the murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arhery -Raised $200,000 for Business Improvement District
With your support, we remain firmly committed to our mission - “to inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most”. Thank you for making this possible.
With Warmest Regards,
Our Vision
BGCDC commits to improving the wellbeing of youth, families, and communities through innovation and collaboration, ensuring high- quality programming and services.
Our Mission
BGCDC will inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring adults.
Our Values
COMPASSION | INNOVATION | INTEGRITY | RESPECT | ACCOUNTABILITY
Our Big Hairy Audacious Goal
By 2025, we will be known as an innovator in youth development, impacting youth from preschool through careers. We will reach 15,000 youth, families, and community members, preparing young people with a plan for the future.
Club Locations
Program Satellite Clubs
Club Information
Taft Street Boys & Girls Clubs 2001 Taft Street Madison, WI 53713 Allied Family Center Boys & Girls Clubs 4619 Jenewin Road Fitchburg, WI 53711 McKenzie Family Boys & Girls Clubs 232 Windsor Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590 Walworth County Boys & Girls Clubs 414 Beloit St, Delavan, WI 53115
Yearly Membership Scholarship Rates
$10-$25
Cherokee Heights Middle School James C. Wright Middle School East High School La Follette High School Memorial High School Verona Area High School West High School Delecan-Darien High School
Members
6,312
Employees
98
Board Members
29
Program Partners
100+
Total Volunteers
990
STRATEGIC PRIORITIES STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2020-2025
HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMS Establish and refine innovative programming models that ensure high-quality youth development and drives positive outcomes.
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CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
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Be a leader in continuous quality improvement by measuring out - comes to deepen impact for youth, families and communities.
ENGAGED WORKFORCE & VOLUNTEERS
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Increase organizational capabilities by building strong, engaged staff and volunteers, including Board and communities.
LONG TERM IMPACT
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Build a collective brand that in - spires stakeholders to invest their time, talent and treasure for our members.
ADVOCACY FOR YOUTH
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Advocate for wellbeing of youth, families and communities.
STRATEGIC GROWTH
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Build financial sustainability to stra - tegically serve more youth, families, and communities.
To view our entire strategic framework Vision 2025 visit www.bgcdc.org/strategicpriorities
DEMOGRAPHICS & FINANCES MEMBER AND FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
TOTAL REVENUE $11.188.000 • Contributed Support: 86% • Special Events: 16%
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,621,000 • Programs: 72% • Development: 15% • Administrations: 14%
• United Way: 1% • Fees & Other: 1%
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HIGHLIGHTS ANNUAL
VACCINE CLINICS
VIOLENCE PREVENTION
YOUTH OF THEYEAR
ULI DONATES PRIME LOCATIONTO BGCDC
S ince 1947, Youth of the Year has been Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club members. Each Year, one exceptional young person from a Boys & Girls Club rises to the role of Youth of the Year. The Youth of the Year serves as both an exemplary ambassador for Boys & Girls Club youth and as a strong voice for all of our nations young people. As an English speaker, Native Spanish speaker, and someone who has taken 4 years of French, she plans to use her language skills to support a wider audience. Vanessa considers herself an environmental activist and spends time volunteering at Ice Age Trails. She engages in protests and walkouts around gun control, climate strikes, immigrant rights, women’s movements, and Black Lives Matter because standing up with groups seeking the same justice makes her feel powerful and proud of who they are. Congratulations 2021 Youth Of The Year V ANESSA E LIZABETH B AHENA H ERNANDEZ r Vanessa has proudly in Social Change programwhere she collaborates through social media. Vanessa is a Varsity Cheerleader at Madison East Hight School. As Captain, it is her role to be a leader and ensure that the team space consists of clear communication, determination, and team spirit. Vanessa is a first generation student who plans to attend UW Madison as a PEOPLE Scholar. She plans to major in Psychology, pursuing a career as a child therapist to support Latinix communities and other minority groups.
participated many internships and programs overher4yearswiththeClubs. She is currently participating in the Youth Leadership for
Madison East High School Graduate Class of 2021 UW - Madison Class of 2025
“Throughout my journey with the Boys and Girls Club I have developed skills and supportive relationships with my peers, mentors, and staff. I believe the mission of this Club aligns with my values and I’m glad I have the opportunity to be a
part of this community. Becoming an advocate is easier than it
sounds because anyone can make a difference and it’s never too late to start.”
McKenz i e Regi onal Workforce CENTER
G roundbreaking for new regional youth workforce center in Fitchburg: Mckenzie Regional Workforce Center
Jul 13, 2021
Writer: Matthew Cash
Young people in the Madison area will soon have a place to learn job skills to help them jump start their careers.
The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County and theMadison Area Builders Association hosted a ground breaking ceremony for the new Regional Youth Workforce Center in Fitchburg Tuesday afternoon. There will be a skilled trades training center and an entrepreneurship center where people can learn about marketing, finance and other skills needed to run a business. “I kind of thought of three words or a phrase that describes the organization,” said Jeff Amy, director of organization development for Boys and Girls Club of America. “The first is innovation. The second is collaboration and partnership and the third is always a focus on youth, family and communities.”
The building was purchased and donated to the Boys and Girls Club by John McKenzie, a local real estate developer. .
UL I D ONAT ES P R I ME L OCAT I ON T O BGCDC
U rban Land Interests is donating a prime location on Capitol Square to Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. The space at 1 N Pinckney Street will become home to Feeding The Youth and the Black Men Coalition of Dane County, and will function as a volunteer center for the Club and training space for nonprofits. BGCDC will work with nonprofit organizations and small minority owned businesses to host events and pop-up shops in the retail portion of the building.
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On Friday, April 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the public is invited to attend the grand opening of the space. There will be opportunity to meet the Boys & Girls Clubs team and tour the office space. Refreshments will be donated by Tim Metcalfe, President of Metcalfe’s Markets, and Michelle Clasen, owner of Clasen European Bakery. “We are thankful for Urban Land Interest for donating this space and very excited for our community partners,” says Michael Johnson, President and CEO of BGCDC. “We are committed to doing some phenomenal things here.” Following the grand opening, the BGCDC is also hosting an Easter basket giveaway for pre-registered recipients. Volunteers will assemble and hand out the Easter baskets, which were made possible by donations from Tim Metcalfe, President of Metcalfe’s Markets, Michelle Clasen, owner of Clasen European Bakery, and Erin Vranas, owner of Yips Yogurt Chips. The lot at 1 N Pinckney Street was originally occupied by the American House Hotel, owned and operated by one of Madison’s first Black businessman, Beverly Jefferson. After the hotel burned down in 1868, the current building was built in 1871 and would become home to Park Savings Bank and then American Exchange Bank. Most recently, it housed the American Family Dreambank, a hub for entre- preneurship and innovation, until they moved a few blocks down.
COMMUNITY
June 1 - Test Sites
July 13 - Face Mask Las Vegas
July 27 - Summer Internships
Sept 11 - Oak Bank Giving
Nov 17 - Thanksgiving
Dec 15 - Holiday Shopping & Car
Dec 18 - BMCDC & BGCDC Distrubute Toys
Jan 15 - National Guardian Life/MMSD Face Mask
Feb 16 - Hearts for Helping
Mar 15 - American Family Partnersip
Apr 1 - Urban Land Interests
May 7 - Vaccine Awareness
June 21 - Pleasent Roland
July 11 - Internships July 23 - Edgewood College Aug 14 - Violence Prevention Plan Oct 28 - Heart & Soul Award Dec 4 - Heat & Eat Meals Weekly Dec 17 - Grandmother Home Makeover Jan 4 - MLK Press Conference Jan 28 - Youth of the Year Feb 17 - Vel Phillips Milwaukee Mar 17 - NFL Gear April 19 - Move4BGC June 17 - MiFi Donation July 1 - $1,000,0000 Goal Surpassed IMPACT
Distrubution
Vel Phillips
V el R. Phillips was a groundbreaking Wisconsinite, one of whom made many firsts in her lifetime. Mrs. Phillips a civil rights icon for our state, introducing and fighting the Phillips Housing Ordinances starting in 1962. Mrs. Phillips was the first African-American woman to graduate fromUW-Madison Law School in 1951. Five years later, in1956 , Mrs. Phillips became the first woman and first African-American member of the Milwaukee’s Common Council, where she served 15 years. In 1971, Mrs. Phillips was appointed to the Milwaukee Judiciary as the first and first African-American County Judge in all of Wisconsin. Vel was elected to Secretary of State in 1978, where she served four years. Post Retirement Vel did not stop with her accomplishments. Mrs. Phillips was appointed as “Distinguished Professor of Law” fromMarquette University in 2002. She also received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the Wisconsin Alumni Association. Vel went onto guide and chair US Rep. Gwen Moore’s 2004 election resulting in Rep. Moore being the first African-American and Milwaukee’s first female to be elected into Congress. Despite her political and social struggles with racial justice throughout her career, the statue will recognize and memorialize her efforts. She will finally be enriched in history.
Dane County Boys and Girls Clubs Community Impact:
December 2020: In wake of the Black Lives Matter protests over police brutality, community leaders anticipate proposal of statute BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF DANE COUNTY & VEL PHILLIPS Taskforce Secures Six Figure Gifts For Proposed Statute. January 2021: the board in charge of decorations and memorials at the State Capitol agreed to create a subcommittee to explore the idea of a permanent tribute to Vel R. Phillips, who was the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Wisconsin Law School, the state’s first Black judge, and the first person of color elected to a statewide office. This project includes construction of a significant statuary on the state of Wisconsin Capitol Grounds. The statuary shall include a bronze statue of Vel Phillips, an African American women, attorney, politician, jurist, and Civil Rights activist, who served as an alderperson and judge in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as Secretary of State of Wisconsin (1978-1982).
Violence
Prevention B oys & Girls Club CEO encourages local leaders and government officials to revisit 15-point violent prevention plan to address uptick in violence in the city.
In 2016, the City of Madison voted to unanimously support the 15-point plan after hundreds of residents participated in town hall meetings, focus groups to address the violence that was happening in the city.
“As a Chicago native and moving to Madison I saw how Madison was changing and warned our community over the years that we would get to this point. These proposed ideas have already been vetted and included feedback from young people, hundreds of community residents, victims of violent crimes, formerly incarcerated individuals and leaders from across Dane County. Now we need to execute. Revisit this plan - the time to act is NOW,” said Michael Johnson, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County CEO.
1. Re-purposing funds over four years from the correctional system to employ thousands of inner-city young men. 2 . Train and develop peer support coaches with violence prevention strategies to meditate issues before crimes are committed in the community. The Focused Interruption Coalition was created to address this issue; however, later it was funded at a minimum level. 3. Train and develop peer support coaches to decrease recidivism with a focus on reducing the number of young people returning to jail. 4. Engage youth in providing solutions in partnership with a Police Oversight Committee to engage communities of color and other marginalized groups. You can call this the Madison Area Policing Strategy (MAPS) as an alternative to defunding the police. 5. Provide awards and protection for witnesses who report violent crimes. Any homicide in the city would result in an automatic $10,000 cash reward for the conviction of the perpetrator. 6. Employ thousands of youth during the summer months. BGC of Dane County employed and found internships for 152 kids. What if 50 other organizations did the same? Flood the market with meaningful job opportunities for young people to steer them away from criminal activities. 7. Lobby for policies that address social justice issues and have several nonprofits funded to specifically focus on policy issues like housing, early childhood education, etc. This is a huge gap. 8. Provide mentoring and executive coaching for men of color by men of color in the workplace. The goal is to retain local talent and to increase and sustain workplace diversity and inclusion. 9 . Provide alternative sentencing for nonviolent offenders to reduce disparities in Dane County jail. 15 Point Violence Prevention Plan
10. Provide mental health therapy for families in need; in communities in need. 11. Provide court advocates for low-income individuals 25-years-old and younger. 12. Build new community centers in targeted neighborhoods. 13. Fund robust functional family therapy programs for families living in poverty and for those impacted by acts of violence. 14. Provide parent management training classes that include financial literacy and wealth building. 15. Create a basic need fund for new emerging workers who struggle with housing and transportation issues.
Vaccine Cl inics The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County is partnering with Fitchburg Family Phar - macy and UW-Madison School of Pharmacy to host three COVID-19 vaccination clinics in April for ages 18 and older. These clinics will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays April 10, April 17 and April 24 at the BGCDC’s McKenzie Family Boys & Girls Club, Taft Street Boys & Girls Club and Allied Family Center Boys & Girls Club. Those interested can register online at bgcdc.org/CovidVaccine or call (608) 661-4726. Fitchburg Family Pharmacy was provided Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccines and are committed to allocating 1,500 to BGCDC for distribution. BGCDC is focusing on the communities they serve to lessen barriers to access. Students from UW-Madison School of Pharmacy will be volunteering at the clinics and help - ing to administer the vaccines. “We are incredibly grateful to provide this opportunity for our communities and provide COVID-19 vaccines to those who may not have easy access,” says Michael Johnson, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. “In the first twenty minutes of open registration, we saw over 120 people sign up.” Next month, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County, in partnership with UW-Madison School of Pharmacy and Fitchburg Family Pharmacy, will conduct a public aware - ness and education campaign the week of May 10 leading up to another vaccina - tion clinic on Saturday, May 15. BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF DANE COUNTY TO HOST VACCINE CLINICS TO INCREASE ACCESS
Hearts For Helping The live broadcast event included a mix of exciting celebrity appearances, Community Hero Awards, a Youth Talent Show, and musical performances! Hearts for Helping provided an opportunity for youth to perform on a large stage and the chance to win a $5,000 Grand Prize. Submissions were received from many individuals and groups encompassing all forms of the arts including music, dance, comedy, spoken word, performing arts and more. Thank you for joining 2021 Hearts for Helping: Live From Dane County with lead sponsor, National Guardian Life Insurance Company. With all of your help, we exceeded our fundraising goal of $350,000, raising a total of $377,456. These funds will go directly towards supporting thousands of Dane County Youth.
Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors, donors, and supporters.
Shamrock Shuffle Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County hosted the 1st ever, Virtual Madison Shamrock Shuffle. This annual family fun, St. Patricks Day ritual is located downtown Madison, WI every year. Despite the Pandemic, Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County hosted the event thru RaceJoy from March 20, 2021-March, 28,2021. This year supporters raised nearly $50,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County. All participants received a short-sleeve commemorative shirt and a Madison Shamrock Shuffle Finisher Medal. To date, supporters have help raise over $300,000! Thank you to all the past and fu - ture participants.
A Special Thank you to Our Sponsors: FOX 47, Fleet Feet of Madison & Sun Prairie Floricity
White Party
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County hosted a FaceBook special all White Party on the same day as MOVEBGC. An outdoor all White celebration was also hosted on site of the new McKenzie Skilled Trades Training Center. An evening of fun, dancing and entertainment where people joined to celebrate the new project with food, tours of the building, renderings of the designs on a big screen. Dane County Boys and Girls Club raised $1.7 Million between both events for the new Skilled Trades project.
MOVE4BGC
Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County hosted its eleventh annual MOVE4BGC fundraising event on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Previously known as Bike4BGC, this event combines biking, running, and walking routes of various lengths, plus the option to participate virtually with any activity you like. Participants were able to host their own page and take part in peer-to-peer fundraising up to the MOVE4BGC event day. Just one week after registration opened, BGCDC had raised nearly $200,000 of its total $1,000,000 goal. Funds raised by MOVE4BGC will be used to establish and maintain a skilled trades training center, offering young adults a career in skilled trade occupations such as welding and masonry.
WALWORTH COUNTY
ABOUT US: Giving every kid a chance to reach their full potential MISSION:Boys & Girls Club of Walworth County will inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us the most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring adults. VISION Walworth County Boys & Girls Clubs team members are committed to being advocates for our young people by providing safe places in the Walworth County communities where children and teens can learn and grow – all while having fun. Local History 2013 Our local center became a chartered affiliate of Boys & Girls Clubs of Janesville, opening its doors at the Phoenix Middle School in Delavan, WI. 2014 The Boys & Girls Club of Walworth County hired Jeff Contreras as the Club Director and is now the Director of Operations. 2018 Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County and Walworth County Boards of Directors unanimously voted to become one non-profit organization. The organization will re-brand itself, realign staff positions, and increase services to young people throughout the region. The Club has its first ever Summer Camp at Turtle Creek Elementary. 2020 The Boys & Girls Club of Walworth County rolled out its Be Great Graduate program at the Delevan-Darien High School where Ethan Marse was recently hired as the Associate Club Director to spearhead the program.
The Boys and Girls Club Walworth County Community Impact Highlights: • Surprised 2 families with holiday shopping sprees • Hosted 7 community events and participated in 3 partner programs • Partnered with 10 community organizations • Recruited 13 volunteers • Enrolled 13 middle school students whom were not on track to graduate into our Drop Prevention program called “Be Great: Graduate” • Engaged 128 students in activities, including microscopes and learning to code program • Provided 265 free meals, feeding 671 residents of Walworth County
• Donated 175 masks and bottles of hand sanitizer to families • Distrubited 1287 free books to local youth between the “ • Let it Glow” event and Darien Elementry School book giveaway. • Hosted 11th Annual Golf Outing at Delbrook Golf Course
Goal to Raise $20,000. Impact over $12,000
SPONSORS Delavan-Darien School District, Geneva Supply, Hunters, Lake Lawn Resort, PENTAIR, Peroni, Thorpe & Christian, S.C. Law Firm, U.S. Bank, United Way of Walworth County, Vision, WalMart Through contributions, program sponsorships or in-kind products and services, these partners make it their business to help Walworth County’s kids—one child at a time. The companies listed here have made continual, significant contributions, directly or in-kind.
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$1,000,000+ John & Jo Ellen McKenzie
Bergstrom Corporation BMO Harris Bank C.L.M. Park Foundation, Inc. Fiskars Brands, Inc. Dan & Julie Hartung Madison Community Foundation Olson & Toon Quartz Health Solutions, Inc. Fred Schwartz Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation U.S. Cellular UW Health $10,000-$24,999 Terry & Anne Bolz Catalent Pharma Solutions Coca Cola Bottling Co Bill & Jan DeAtley Dan & Patti Rashke (TASC) Family Foundation Epic Systems Corporation Fearing’s Satellite & Sound, Inc Festival Foods Fitchburg Family Pharmacy Godfrey & Khan Group Health Cooperative Of South-Central Wisconsin J.G. Van Holten & Sons, Inc
$500,000-$1,000,000 The Burke Foundation, Inc.
$100,000-$499,999 1Climb Ascendium Education Group American Family Mutual Insurance Company Mary Burke J.H. Findorff & Son Inc John H. Lussier Charitable Lead Annuity Trust Fred & Lonna Peterson Fred & Ann Rouse Theda And Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation United Way Of Dane County $50,000-$99,999 James Andey CUNA Mutual Foundation City Of Sun Prairie Hiebing Madison Gas & Electric The Evjue Foundation, Inc.
$25,000-$49,999 Bank Of Sun Prairie
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Associated Bank Darryl Babu Ford & Penny Ballantyne Bob’s Copy Shop Luke & Jennifer Briggs Steve Byrnes Capitol Bank Celerity Staffing Solutions Dave Jones Inc Dental Health Associates Of Madison First Business Bank Fitchburg Chamber Of Commerce Matthew Gonnering Herzing University David Kuenzi Irving & Dorothy Levy Family Foundation, Inc. M3 Insurance, Inc. Mcgann Construction Metcalfe, Inc. Meyer Family Foundation Middleton Jewelers Mielcarek Family Foundation, Inc. Naviant, Inc. Nordic Olson Toon Landscaping, Inc Palmer Johnson Power Systems
LLC Craig Parsons
Pawn America Minnesota, LLC Phoebe R. And John D. Lewis Foundation Kathleen Piper Prescott Family Foundation Marissa Recker Brian Reeder Riordan Family Foundation Santa Cause Inc. Second Harvest Foodbank Of Southern Wisconsin David Sereno Sitka Salmon LLC Tim Size Bruce & Nancy Thompson Paul Tonnesen $1,000-$4,999 African FamilyChurches Alliant Energy Foundation, Inc Greg & Kathy Allord
Steven Bass Peter Beatty John Benson Trevor Berceau Blackhawk Church Lauren Blough
Boardman & Clark LLP Bold Family Endowment Doug & Michelle Booher Thomas & Mary Breunig Brightspark Travel, Inc. James Buchheim Buffalo Wild Wings Dana Bushart Capital Brewery Company, Inc. Lori Cayton Jennifer Christianson Karen Christianson Catherine Cuccia Cummings Christensen Family Foundation
American Provenance American Transmission Company David Anders
Delavan Lake Lawn Management, LLC
Ronald Anderson Alicia Andrewjeski Aj Ankenbaur Apple Wellness
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Scott & Tess Klug Lori Knoener Robert Knutson Ron Krantz Sara Kersbach Joe Kuhn Spencer Lagesse Marilyn Lavin Richard & Marilyn Leccese Fred Lee Margaret Lindberg Stanley Livingston Janet & Jay Loewi Peter Lundberg Madison Area Sports Commission Madison Blaze Madison College Madison Metropolitan School District Doug & Norma Madsen Michelle Manning Doug Marshall Jacob & Joy Matthews Brian Mayhew Jack McKenzie Medtronic Cindy Meicher Mid-West Family Broadcast Group Oscar Mireles
Aris Gialamas Eric Girard Patricia Gobin
Delta Dental Of Wisconsin Eric Dewerd Walter & Londa Dewey Dewitt LLP Frankie Dharam Bruce & Lauri Droster William Dunlop Edgewood College Doug Egre Julie Eichorn Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc. Russel Endres Enos Farms & Spring Green Community Esker Family Act Giving Fund Don Ferber Fifth Generation Inc. Michael Filbrandt Fleet Feet Sports Madison Freedom From Religion
Susan Goldwomon Walter & Betty Gray Dianne Greenley Geraldine Gurman Anna Emery Hanson Omari & Jae Hardwick
Steve & Elaine Hathaway Ronald Heinrich & Rebecca Hays Alan Heggen Ralph Tod Highsmith Ashley Hillman William & Nancy Horns Anthony Hudson David & Elizabeth Huebel Hogan Hughey Petar Igic Incredible Bank Integral Building Systems, Inc
Jean Jacobson Charles James Moritz Jenkins Ralph & Erica Kauten Phillip Keller Michelle & Chris Kelly Michael Kenig Betty Kepley Erik Kimble
Foundation, Inc. Leslie Frisinger
Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics Full Mile Beer Company & Kitchen Future Leaders WI Corp Zubin Gagrat Audrey Gasch Brian & Laura Gaumont
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MOD Pizza Sean Mullen National Christian Foundation West Michigan John & Bonnie Neal Nelnet Megan Neumann Anthony Nevalainen John Nicol Kevin & Heather O;Connor Octopi Brewing LLC Daniel Olszewski Kathryn Olszewski Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Megan Padley Park Bank Gratchen Patey Michelle Pauser Richard & Sandy Pfahler Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation Pole Star Fund Mary Powell Preferred Title LLC Providence Fund Sue Racine Jason Rasmusen Mary Rath Robb Remiker Rhyme Business Products Laurie & Craig Robertson Ross Stores, Inc.
Paul Salmon Holly Mcentee & Eric Sandgren Jenny Santek Saris Cycling Group Adam Sauder SBR Endurance Performance Center James & Cecila Schad Ashley Schaefer Cheryl Schult Karen & Garth Scott Jeanne Shearer Marciio Sierra Marilyn Silvester Rose Sime Robert Smith Shelly Smith Steven & Susan Spiro Alan Steinhauer Sub-Zero Wolf Foundation, Inc.
Madison, Inc. UW-Madison Marc & Astrid Caccaro David Vogel
Troy Vosseller Nikki Wachter Walmart Corporate Offices Kristina Heredia Walsh Ela & Robert Waterman Wegner CPA’s LLP Welton Enterprises, Inc. Julie Winding WIPFLI Myron Wojtowycz Michael Wolff WPPI Energy Julia Unger & John-Paul Yu Nicholas Zweifel
Summit Credit Union Sun Prairie Tourism Commission Gisele Sutherland
Suzanne Swift Karl Taeuber The Capital Times Kids Fund Jesse Theiler The K Charitable Fund The QTI Group Tom Gugel Family Fund Eldon Ulrich
CHARACTER LE DEVELOPM & Transforming our youth into the leaders of tomorrow.
EADERSHIP MENT
Charac ter & Leadershi p & i p
JUNIOR STAFF
Youth learned the basics of job readiness, professionalism and work ethic through our Junior Staff Program inside our Clubs. This program focused on three specific training tracks: Membership Services, Assistant in the Childcare Program and Sports Specialists.
CAREER LAUNCH
Prepared teens for the work of careers and work. Through Career Launch, Club teen 13- 18 years old embarked on a journey to ex - plore possible vocations, make sound educa - tional decisions and find success in the world of work.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Students participated in leadership devel - opment training as they collaborated on a community impact project to create positive change in Madison.
VALUE WORTH HIGHLIGHTING SHEIKH JAMMEH
The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County offers
Sheikh’s favorite topics are in History and
a safe space, caring mentors, and quality programs that
Poetry, stating, “I did go to school for creative writing. I
help build strong character and practical living skills
like to intertwine the two. Because of my second major
and empower students to excel in life. One Graduate
of Critical Theory, the historical aspects tend to blend
finds excellent value in the Club and states, “I find
with the practical aspects of my writing process.”
things of value are always important to highlight.”
This young Graduate was more active in the
Sheikh Jammeh recently graduated, majoring
leadership programs when he was in high school. He
in Creative Writing and Critical theory. He plans to
loved that the Club offers a “space for all students.”
continue his education to complete Grad School. He
Meaning that there are many staff and resources
states, “I wanted to attend last year, but many things
within the programs offered at any time. Sheik states,
changed with COVID and everything, so I decided to
“Not all students know what they want to do in college
extend my time and sit on that decision for a little
or feel encouraged to venture out or diverge on a
while. I do plan to further my education.”
different path to explore other things. Even if students
are not working directly in a program, there are always
“
IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE AND ENABLED ME TO MAKE A VARIETY OF IMPORTANT CONNECTIONS.
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resources available. I think this Club is unique because
Teen Programs, Club-Based, and Tops College Success.
the experience here outside of a college campus is not
Sheikh shares many great thoughts about his
typical, and I find it valuable and important to highlight.
time at the Club but states, “My favorite thing about
The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County offers
it all is that it has allowed me to take part in their
many programs through which students can be
internships, one of which I worked for the
mentored and encouraged to excel. Their
Capital Times a few years back as a summer
website lists Taft Summer Club, McKenzie
intern reporter. It was a great experience
Club Summer Camp, Summer Sports
and enabled me to make a variety of
Academy, Family Meals on the Go, Virtual
important connections.” That’s value worth
Programs, Youth Career Development,
highlighting.
Ambition With Heart There’s nothing more rewarding than to meet young, ambitious people with a heart to help and serve others. Finding youth with a love for working as a team is priceless, especially when it seems that the most incredible adventures occur when we all work together in unison for the benefit of others. Citlali Rodriguez graduated from La Follette High School in 2019. “La Follette High School is a public school located in Madison, Wisconsin, serving the city’s far east side with its attendance. Boundaries including parts of the City of Madison, the City of Fitchburg, Town of Blooming Grove, and Town of Burke, teaching students in grades 9-12.” – Google. This young lady is currently attending Madison College, where she’s currently studying to become a social worker for families and children. Loving Team Spirit A story on Citlali Rodriguez
BGCDC Helps Shape Dreams
Being very ambitious, Citlali also dreams of becoming a Dental Hygienist, stating, “I want to work with kids. I don’t want to sit in an office all day.” This statement makes sense when talking with Citlali, who has been very active in her young life. While she studies to further her career in helping others, she states, “My current hobbies include going to the gym. I was in sports while in middle school and high school. I like to stay active.” In her downtime, she enjoys sitting by the lake to relax and listen to music and paint. Though she giggles when talking about it, she also states, “I like to color and art in general.” Citlali is an intern with the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County. While she’s not directly working for the club, she adds that having the opportunity allows her
“Having this opportunity allows me to grow professionally” to “grow professionally.” She thrives on being a part of a network of people with great Team Spirit in the Madison Area. This young lady enjoys working at the club and loves seeing how everyone contributes to reaching common goals. Volunteers and interns are an essential part of the boys and girls clubs. The work they offer adds value and has a meaningful impact on the lives of so many children who often need a friend or mentor. The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County expresses, “Our organization’s success is thanks to our volunteers.”
LOVING TEAM SPIRIT
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HEALTH &
WELLNESS TOTAL MEALS SERVED: 58,780
HEALTHY HABITS
Healthy Habits emphasized good nutrition, regular physical activity and improved overall well-being. Members created snacks focusing on fresh produce through out collaboration with Second Harvest Food Bank of South - ern Wisconsin, the Kids Cafe and United Way Predolin Foundation Grants. All meals and snacks served met the meal pattern require - ments for the Child and Adult Food Care Pro- gram (CACFP) including serving whole grains, increasing fruits and vegetable consumption, limiting sugar intake and access to milk and other low-sugar dairy products.
ORAL SYSTEMIC HEALTH INITIATIVE
The purpose of this initiative is to provide oral and systemic health preventative care and education to members and the greater com- munity. Goals for the Community Oral Health Center at the Allied Family Center are to pro- vide dental hygiene education and literacy, improve dental hygiene behaviors, decrease dental office visit anxiety and improve oral health outcomes.
A story on Jahir Duran Nunez A Safe Place to Have Fun! A Saf
basketball, football, and video games with his brother. Boys and girls clubs provide summer camps and sports programs to keep kids healthy, active, and engaged positively. Being a part of these programs can help to bring communities together despite ethnicity and cultural background. Kids can be kids and have fun while they learn at the same time. Parents don’t have to worry about knowing their loved ones are in a safe place. Every year thousands of children like Jahir attend local clubs to participate in programs that help them to succeed in life. It’s not surprising to hear of volunteers rising from amidst the prior generation to help the youth that follows because the experience they had when they attended a local club transformed their lives for the better. Like Jaire Alexander from the Green Bay Packers, some of the world’s greatest athletes have come from being a part of local clubs as they were growing up. Being a part of the boys and girls club offers the children a safe place to have fun and use their imaginations. Who knows? With so much creativity and inspiration lingering within the walls of the Club in Dane County, WI, Jahir Duran Nunez could be the next athletic role model to lead future generations to come.
“E very day in America, 11 million kids (1 in 5) leave school with nowhere to go. They risk being unsupervised, unguided, and unsafe. In the summer, 43 million (3 of 4) kids lack access to summer learning programs. To improve the outlook of our nation, we must redefine the opportunity equation: school + out of school = great futures.” -Boys and Girls Club of America. Jahir Duran Nunez has been going to the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County since he was about six years old. Now at 11 years old, he currently attends Savannah Oaks, where his favorite subject is math. At such a young and impressionable age, his focus is on fun and the future. He states, “I like going to the club because I get to be with friends and play sports that I normally wouldn’t get to play.” Jahir loves to play
“Boys and Girls Clubs provide summer camps and sports programs to keep kids healthy, active, and engaged positively.” “I like going to the club because I get to be with friends and play sports that I normally wouldn’t get to play.” “I love to play basketball, football, and video games with my brother.”
“Boys and Girls Clubs provide summer camps and sports programs to keep kids healthy, active, and engaged positively.”
EDUCATION & CAREER D E V E L O P M E N T
“Helping our kids succeed in school and beyond”
Charac ter & Leadershi p Educat ion & t & Career Development
IMPACT Advancement Via Individual Determination/ Teens of Promise is a high-intensity, in-school and out-of-school partnership between Madison Metropolitan School District (AVID) and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County (TOPS) focused on supporting students to develop the writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading skills needed to be college and career ready. AVID/TOPS students increase their GPA’s, attendance, high school graduation and college acceptance. Education • 1,700+membersenrolled inoureducational programs;
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100% graduation rate;
• 95% of students unrolled in advanced placement courses;
• 95% of our students are enrolled in college;
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94% are youth of color;
People Talk about the achievement gap as we live it, plan to address it while supporting local scholars.
College • BGC scholars in AVID/TOPS had a 21.5% higher college enrolment rate than their peers. AVID/ TOPS
• 200+ of out TOPS scholars earned post-secondary credential or degree.
• 84% of students persisted in college from year-to- year.
Career • 500+ members were impacted by career programming • 82% felt more prepared for future jobs & internships • 94% made professional connections for future opportunities • Summer Career programming was nationally recognized by boys & Girls Clubs of America
G iving B ack Is Amazing Story About Chase McNeill~
I t’s no surprise to hear about another successful student emerging from the Dane County Boys and Girls Club. With a don’t quit mentality on America’s youth, the staff makes them - selves available for the students in every way possible. From mentoring younger kids, raising volunteers, and provid - ing internships that truly develop strong character traits for success, this group of people have proven time and again that they care. Having a variety of programs for kids to be a part of, the stories that emerge over time will undoubtedly have a ripple effect of a positive outcome for years to come. Chase McNeil has been a part of the Boys and Girls Club over the years. He enjoyed being a part of different programs of - fered there, has learned a lot, and is now enjoying the oppor - tunity to give back to a program to help other kids in the same way it helped him. Chase is currently attending Dixie State University and is majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Clothing Design. He states, “I’m going there for business administration so that I know how to run a business, but I’m taking clothing design be - cause that’s what I like. I also participate in BSU (Black Student
Union).” Dixie State notes on their website, “BSU educates members of the community
as a whole about the history and present life of black cultures. They raise awareness and encourage others to learn more about different black ethnicity.” While interviewing Chase about his favorite subject, he speaks with enthusiasm, “I’m studying clothing design for that too!” Being an outgoing and athletic young man, he is also a part of the university football team. When talking about the Boys and Girls Club and his experience there, he states, “I think being a part of the club is a great opportunity. You don’t have to be afraid of not knowing what you want to do because they will help you. This club opens up doors to meet people, and it’s life-chang - ing. Being involved means a lot to me because I attended as a kid, and now we are raising money to help these kids. It’s amazing to be able to give back.”
“This club opens up doors tomeet people, and it’s life-changing. Being involved means a lot tome because I attended as a kid, and now we are raisingmoney to help these kids”
SPORTS & RECREATION
TEAMWORK LEADERSHIP CONFIDENCE LIFE SKILLS
REDUCED STRESS RELATIONSHIPS
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
SPORTS & RECREATION
GIRLS ON THE RUN Focused on understanding oneself, valuing relationships and teamwork, and recognizing how young women can shape the world at large via fitness and long distance running. The “Allied Power Squad” successfully ran their very first 5k this year! SPORTS ACADEMY Giving kids the chance to play. Programs and camps are offered year round for members interested in basketball, baseball, football and dance. We offered enrichment, lessons in sports history and provided guest speakers.
C ristiall M anneh BBGCDC C ristial Manneh, a 15 year- old high school student in the 608 community, came back to the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County to work for the organi -
best memory was getting the opportunity to meet one of his basketball heroes, Nigel Hayes, at not one, but TWO of the Boys and Girls Clubs in the area. Nigel was a basket - ball star for the University of Wisconsin Badgers, and he was drafted by the NBA in 2017. That was a huge moment for Cristial as a young boy who wanted to become a basketball star, too. He is excited for his high school basketball season to begin, where he plays center and loves the game. Reminisc - ing about his youth with the Boys and Girls Club, Cristial says, “I really loved coming here. It’s a great experience for
zation. Cristial started out in the Boys and Girls Club at age six or seven, and he had such a great experience in the pro- gram for so long, he decided to come back to help. THE BEST TIMES Cristial remembers some of the best times of his life as a part of the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County. He loved playing all the water games and activities the Club offered when he was younger, but his
“I really loved coming here. It’s a great experience for kids, you learn to explore a lot of sports you might not have ever played, and it’s all been so good.”
“I had such a great experience in the program for so long, I decided to come back to help” WORDS FROM MANNEH
kids, you learn to explore a lot of sports you might not have ever played, and it’s all been so good.” OPPORTUNITIES & EXPRESSION The Boys and Girls Club of Dane County gives children opportunities for express- ing themselves and learning new things. They also receive support, a lot of fun activities, friendship and guidance on how to achieve greatness in their lives. This organization was named one of the Top Five Boys and Girls Clubs in the nation in 2011 for financial literacy and educational pro- gramming. They serve more
than 7,500 young people in our community. They transport more than 625 children weekly from 19 schools in the area to their Club locations. Children are excelling with their creative arts division, allowing hundreds of young people to appreciate art. In addition, more than 12,000 donors and volunteers support the Club’s members annually. For Cristial Manneh, he can tes- tify that the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County has helped him determine reachable goals and provide for him a path to a bright future.
Discovering talents in creative, performing, and fine arts.
THE ARTS
RISING STARS Serving youth ages 13-15 years old. Members had the opportunity to develop skills such as: team work, decision making, leadership, and negotiation through the art of dance. IMPACT Th e Ar t s
• 100% of participating member felt that dance helped them make better decisions
• 100%of participants felt that dance helped them develop self-confidence
• 80% of participants said dance gave them an outlet to express thoughts, feelings and emotions
A ndrea Hernandez is an intern helping to organize special events I am so grateful to the organization, and I feel like my opportunities are boundless. Andrera with the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County. She is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin/Madison. She is majoring in Community Nonprofit and Leadership, with Andrea found herself interning for the Boys and Girls Club … she has the organization.
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and advice about her goals, her desire to attend and graduate college, as
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really helped guide her in the right direction … the future she envisioned for
herself. “My original goal was to see if this was really something I wanted to
do (pursue), like going the nonprofit route”, says Andrea.
She said being a part of the Boys and Girls Club in high
school, truly getting to see all they do for the youth in the community, as well
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in this area. In addition to being a full-time student and intern, Andrea likes
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