Our Impact
See the difference you’re making in the lives of Club kids.
Your Investment is Making An Impact
The Boys & Girls Club of Central Carolina is making a difference in the lives of youth and giving back to the community. In 2022, we served 760 children across Harnett, Lee, and Chatham Counties.
Of 2022 club members:
- 16 % were teen members
- 8% were children from single-parent households.
- 77% qualified for free or reduced school lunch
- 85% said they could stand up for what is right
- 94% said there are many things they can do well
- 94% expected to graduate from high school
- 96% reported earning mostly As, Bs, and Cs on their report cards
- 84% expect to complete post-secondary education
- 85% of 11th and 12th grades reported participating in workforce development programs
Additionally, in 2022, the Boys & Girl Club of Central Carolina provided:
- 775 meals during the school year
- 9,750 meals during the summer
- 1,347 Academic Success programs
- 1,078 Healthy Lifestyle programs
- 225 Good Character & Citizenship programs
- 217 Summer Learning Loss Mitigation programs including the Write Brain Books program
- 42 days (average) of summer programming
Club Members Making A Difference
Kimberly Ascensio
Youth Development Professional
Kimberly Ascensio started as a club member in 2016 and became a Junior Staff staff member in 2019. After turning 18 this April, she became an official Youth Development Professional. A leader in the O.T. Sloan Club’s Education room, Kimberly serves as a role model while assisting club members. She achieved the Gold level certification on her ACTS WorkKeys NCRC assessment and will graduate with her Associate’s Degree in May.