As we reopen our Clubs, we are committed to serve our kids and families with families top of mind. We’re working with kids and teens to process their emotions and heal from trauma, address challenges related to academic backslide and distance learning, and continue the path to reach their full potential. As trusted mentors for more than 80 years, we’re dedicated to showing our kids the power of their voice in serving as advocates for a better future.
We need your support – #NowMoreThanEver
Open for Distance Learning Support!
We are excited to announce that we have reopened a number of our Clubs to serve as Distance Learning locations! As many schools remain virtual, parents need a safe and supportive environment for their kids and teens to go. Our Clubs are open from 8am – 4pm each day with dedicated staff working with members to support distance learning and help them succeed in school. We have taken a phased approach that best complements the school in each community.
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Open for Afterschool Care!
We have also reopened select Clubs to serve as afterschool providers! In communities where kids and teens have returned to face-to-face learning, we are offering our traditional program from 2pm – 8pm each day. Our dedicated staff will be delivering our typical Boys & Girls Club experience focused on helping kids and teens succeed in school, get college and career ready, make healthy choices, and lead in their communities.
Check out our phased reopening plan!
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Safety is Our #1 Priority
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, the safety of our members and our staff is our #1 priority. In order to serve kids as safely as possible, we have significantly reduced our capacity at each location and increased our number of staff per child to 1 to 8. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we have created detailed safety policies and procedures based on the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the Governor’s Office, and our local health departments.
Check out our Safety Policies & Procedures!
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Keeping Teens Connected & Engaged with Virtual Programming
Over the summer, we launched “The Club” – a virtual space where youth came together to connect, create, and collaborate. Nearly 1,200 kids and teens signed up! This fall, we are continuing virtual programming, supporting teens and tweens as they navigate the school year. Each week, trained and trusted Boys & Girls Club staff will host live and on-demand programs focused on senior advisement, college and job applications, FAFSA, SAT/ACT prep, scholarships, and so much more. We will also continue our Youth of the Year program, as well as digital trips and tours. More to come soon on how to sign up…
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Combatting Racial Injustice
In the words of former President Barack Obama, “If we want our children to grow up in a nation that lives up to its highest ideals, we can and must be better.” The past few months have been very tough for our city and for our nation. As an organization, we are committed to leading transparent and difficult conversations internally and taking a stance against racism. Our kids have big feelings, big questions, and big challenges ahead, but also huge promise and huge potential. We are working with kids to process their emotions, heal from trauma, and empowering them to use their voice to serve as advocates for a better future.
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Filling the Food Gap
Over the past few months, we have distributed tens of thousands of snacks and meals to kids and families in and around Atlanta – and our support will continue through the fall!
A huge thank you to our generous partners who came together to help fill the food gap for our families! Throughout the spring and summer, we were able to provide more than 120,00 meals through partnerships with Good Food Works Foundation, Camp Southern Ground, Atlanta Public Schools, Chick-Fil-A, Proof of the Pudding, Bold Catering, Willy’s Mexicana Grill, Papa John’s, Souper Jenny, Smart Mouth Foods, YMCA, Arden’s Garden, Planet Fitness, Hands on Atlanta, and Second Helpings.
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Did you know that the CARES Act now means more of your donations to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta are tax deductible? Learn more about how helping our Club kids could also help your wallet!