Post by Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Last week, Boys & Girls Clubs of America President and CEO Jim Clark met with leaders on Capitol Hill to advocate for the federal investments that help young people.   He highlighted the importance of programs that support mentoring, workforce readiness and academic success – investments that help Clubs and other youth-serving organizations meet the needs of young people every day.   Programs like the OJJDP Youth Mentoring Program and the 21st Century Community Learning Centers help create more access to safe, supportive spaces where youth can learn, grown and prepare for what comes next.   Boys & Girls Clubs of America and local Clubs will continue working alongside congressional partners to advance sustained, critical FY27 funding for these programs.   Investing in young people is how we build communities—and a stronger future.   #AmericaNeedsClubKids #GreatFuturesStartHere #YouthDevelopment #WorkforceReadiness #Afterschool #PublicPolicy