Connecticut
Area Council
Mission
The mission of the Connecticut Area Council is to inspire and enable
all young people, especially those from disadvantage circumstances,
to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring
citizens.
Purpose of the Area Council
- Enables Boys & Girls Clubs in Connecticut to exchange information
and to discuss plans, programs, methods, trends and common problems.
- Interprets the purpose and programs of the Boys & Girls
Clubs to the public.
- Provides opportunities for conferences with national Boys &
Girls Club of America officers and staff.
- Assists in the expansion and improvement of the Boys &
Girls Club movement in Connecticut.
- Assists in securing support for Boys & Girls Clubs in Connecticut.
- Provides a statewide framework and leadership for resource
allocation.
Enriching the Lives
of Boys & Girls
The Boys & Girls Clubs actively enrich the lives of girls and
boys whom other youth agencies have difficulty in reaching.
In a world that has never seemed more threatening and devoid of
promise for a disproportionate number of America's children, Boys
& Girls Clubs in Connecticut provide a tangible measure of hope.
The Clubs offer young people what they need and want most: adults
who respect and listen to them; a safe environment where they can
have fun and be themselves; and interesting, constructive activities
that channel youthful energy into challenging pursuits.
A youth development strategy underlies all Boys & Girls Club
programs and fosters a sense of belonging, competence, usefulness
and influence that builds self-confidence and self-esteem. The Clubs
provide:
- A safe place to learn and grow
- Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals
- Life enhancing programs and character development experiences
- Hope and opportunity
The sixteen Boys & Girls Clubs in Connecticut are dedicated
to ensuring that our community's disadvantaged youngsters have greater
access to quality programs and services that will enhance their
lives and shape their futures.
Area Council News Articles:
2007 State "Youth of the Year"
2007 National "Youth of the Year" Continues to Impress
2006 State "Youth of the Year"
Meet Stacey Walker, 2006-2007 National "Youth of the Year" |
