Alumni
– True Measure of Success
Alex Rodriguez... Brad Pitt… Michael Jordan…
President Clinton… Jackie Joyner-Kersee… Martin Sheen…
Derek Jeter… Neil Diamond… Denzel Washington.
What do all of these people, and millions more throughout
America, have in common? They are all alumni of Boys & Girls Clubs
of America.
While many Club alumni have achieved particular distinction
in fields such as entertainment, business, politics and sports, the
average alumnus is not famous. Most have achieved success by getting
an education, raising a family, serving their country, pursuing a career
or supporting the community.
Millions have benefited from belonging to a Boys &
Girls Club since the first Club opened its doors in 1860. Based on research
by Louis Harris & Associates, Club alumni have very strong feelings
about their individual Club experiences: