To inspire and empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring adults.
Boys & girls clubs of silicon valley's vision is that all our youth possess the 21st century skills they need to be successful in school, a career and life critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication and community so they become self-directed, lifelong learners and leaders. Bgcsv's 'formula for impact' strategy empowers all members to achieve success in five (5) priority outcome areas: 1) essential skills, 2) health & well-being, 3) character and leadership, 4) academic success and 5) life & workforce readiness. By providing at-risk youth with accessible out-of-school enrichment programs, assistance and mentorship at no or low cost, we are part of the solution to close the opportunity gap to achieve greater economic, political and social equality among disadvantaged youth and the communities in which they live. By the close of the 24-25 year, across forty two (42) clubhouses throughout santa clara, san benito and san mateo counties, bgcsv served over 6,000 youth, ages 4-18, both during afterschool hours and the summer months. Of those youth served, 98% were from low-income households. 77% of members were hispanic; 11% asian; 4% african american; 4% multi-racial; 2% caucasian; and 2% other. 50% were male; 50% female.during the 2024-2025 academic school year, bgcsv provided 180 days of after-school care, serving 4,423 members. Results of our annual assessment indicate continued impact on the youth we serve. There were three types of questions on our annual survey (five to twenty questions per category): satisfaction, asset development service productivity and agency-specified service productivity. Desirable level of performance is as follows: customer satisfaction (70%+), increasing development assets (60%+) and achieving member improvements (60%+).across all categories, we exceeded the threshold. 85% of members and 99% of parents reported being satisfied with our program. 68% of members and 86% of parents reported an increase in developmental assets (
The san jose aspires program offers first-generation students college and career advising at two san jose high schools with the ability to earn up to $5,000 in scholarships for achieving certain milestones throughout high school. The program is offered to students at both high schools who will be the first in their families to attendcollege and english language learners.