Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Salem, Inc.
Boys And Girls Club Of Greater Salem, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
As the oldest Club in Massachusetts and second oldest in the country, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem has become a lasting and vital organization dedicated to youth development and symbolizing high quality youth services on the North Shore of Massachusetts. Currently the Club serves over 800 children operating a drop-in program for children ages 8 through 18 at the Collins Middle School in Salem; with licensed programs in two Salem elementary schools. The Club decreases barriers to access its facility and its programming by charging membership fees of only $10 to $25. Activities include a wide array of quality child development programming in areas such as art, theater, dance, education, homework help, athletics, games, and competitions all in an environment where children feel challenged, respected and safe. Adult staff mentor children in a way that teaches them to resolve conflict appropriately, to plan for their futures, and to respect others. In an original 32-page book, "The First Twelve Years of the Salem Fraternity, 1869-1881," there is a description of the need to attract young people and to give them alternatives that would improve the quality of their lives. It says, "...the Fraternity (Club) was to enter into a competition with the street, and with other places offering amusements and entertainments less safe; it was to be seen who they would be, as to age, sex and tastes. Then would have to be considered what could be done for them; what to ensure their coming again; what to benefit them when there." So much has changed in 147 years but the Mission to attract young people away from harm, to give them skills needed to improve their lives, and to keep them coming back, is all still at the heart of our Mission!
About
Today, more than 800 young people at risk and in need are taking advantage of the programs, activities and services provided by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem. Over 85% of our Club members receive free or reduced lunch at school. Our vision is to provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who walks through our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle. To make sure that all of our members have great futures, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem Board of Directors has adopted the Formula for Impact, a research-based theory of change that describes how a Club can increase its impact exponentially on the young people it serves. Our Formula begins with the young people in our Club especially those who need us most. It calls for us to consistently provide the most powerful Club Experience possible by implementing the Key Elements for Positive Youth Development - fun - safe and positive environment - relationships with professional and caring adults - high expectations and challenging programming - high-yield activities and targeted programs - incentives and rewards Our Club members who are ages 8 through 18 pay no more than $25 registration fee per school year to participate in all Club activities and programs. Therefore, we rely heavily on the generosity and support of our community and have service marked with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts the phrase, "Powered by the Community".The only mandatory program is Power Hour where staff and volunteers mobilize to help members with their homework, make sure that it is done correctly, and that it is in the school bag all ready for the next day at school. Beyond Power Hour, members may choose from a broad array of programming. Examples include Robotics, Dance, Creative Writing, Puppet Theater, Drama, Yoga and many gym activities. Members may try out for competitive travelling athletic teams such as basketball where they play teams from other Boys & Girls Clubs from Nashua NH. to Brockton, MA.Since implementation of the Formula for Impact, we are beginning to measure not only outputs but also outcomes in order to show the true impact of our dedication to youth.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
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- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as MA.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO BOX 24 COLLINS MIDDLE SCHOOL, SALEM, MA, 01970.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 61 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$75,434.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1869.
- The organization pays $901,577 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $100,222 in fundraising expenses.
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