Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2022-2023

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER PEORIA To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

806 E. Kansas Street Peoria, IL 61603 Phone: (309) 685-6007 Website : bgcpeoria.org

KEY STAFF: Christian Lee, Chief Executive Officer clee@bgcpeoria.org Tricia Driscoll, Chief Financial Officer tdriscoll@bgcpeoria.org Lisa Fisher, Executive Assistant, lfisher@bgcpeoria.org Taylor Edwards, Director of Programming, tedwards@bgcpeoria.org

BOARD MEMBERS: Lee Graves, President Bud Jenkins, Vice President Tim Erickson, Treasurer Jeremy Schliepsiek, Secretary Ellen Spencer-Adams Tony Ardis

VISION Provide a world-class Club experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters 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. VALUES Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria provides: A safe place to learn and grow – Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals – Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences – Hope and opportunity. WHAT WE DO The Clubs provides local youth opportuni ties for a great future through safe places, caring mentors and life-enhancing pro grams focused on academics, health and leadership. Each year over 450 youngsters attend the Peoria Clubs after-school and summer camp programming.

HOW TO HELP Primary support comes from individ uals, small businesses and corporate donations – all firm believers in the great potential of all our young citizens. Donations can be made through our secure website, by mailing a check to our office, by calling Lisa Fisher at (309) 685-6007, ext. 112. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, so your contributions are tax deductible. DID YOU KNOW? 94%of Boys &Girls Clubs of Greater Peoria youth expect to complete high school on time and 67% expect to complete 4-year college or trade school. 86% of Club kids achieved grade-level academic success in reading and math.

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