Economic Impact
Economic Impact
Welcome! We are excited to share with you ASU's "Economic Impact Report" for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley. The information below is a glimpse of the impact we have on our members, their families, and our communities. Be sure to read the full report in a convenient flipbook at the bottom of this page.
1. "Meeting the Moment" Town Hall
2. BGCAZ Impact on Members
Past ASU Economic Impact studies identified five ways in which members can potentially benefit through their attendance at a Boys & Girls Club. These are:
- Improved rates of high school graduation
- Reduced levels of teenage pregnancy and motherhood
- Cost savings generated by reductions in juvenile criminal activity
- Lower tendency to participate in substance abuse including tobacco use and drugs; and
- Improved healthy habits and increased physical activity
Academic Success
The high school graduation rate is an important indicator of school performance used by both federal and state governments, alongside student test scores. Students who drop out of high school typically earn much less money during their lifetimes, compared to their peers.
Average high school graduation rate in BGCAZ school districts
Estimated percentage of high school graduates in BGCAZ
Healthy Lifestyles
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley’s members engage in daily physical activity, make healthy nutrition choices, and refrain from participating in risky behavior. In addition, our programs engage members in social-emotional learning activities to gain skills in relationship building, self-awareness and self-management, and positive behavior and social decision-making.
91% of Parents agree or strongly agree that the provision of meals is important to their family.
3. Impact for BGCAZ Families
Estimated Annual Benefit of BGCAZ Enabling Parents/Caregivers to Continue to Work BGCAZ’s 13,780 Club Members in 2020-2021 are drawn from 7,954 households throughout the Valley. An estimated 91.5% or 7,278 of these households contain a full-time or part-time working adult, based on Seidman’s parent/caregiver survey.*
Greatest Challenges Faced For School-Age Child Care
Greatest Challenges Faced For School-Age Child Care
4. BGCAZ’s Benefits to the Greater Community
Since the merger of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley in 2020, the organization has continued to grow in reach and impact. It has also grown its workforce, and its internship opportunities with local and national partners. Thousands of volunteers also serve in a variety of capacities to support our programs and operations.
BGCAZ employs a diverse workforce of more than 150 full time staff members across our 30 Clubs. During the summer months, we employ 450+ staff members to serve thousands of summer campers. Consistently ranked as one of the largest nonprofits in the Valley, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley strives to be a best place to work for those at the beginning of their careers, and those wishing to grow a career in the sector.
Businesses and nonprofits across the Valley significantly benefit from BGCAZ’s spending on goods, services, and capital construction. Local municipalities see a steady infusion of economic activities as a result of the Clubs’ investments in capital improvements, purchasing and maintenance.
