Alumni - The True Measure of Success
Bill Cosby... Alex Rodriguez... Brad Pitt... Michael Jordan... President Clinton... Jackie Joyner-Kersee... Martin Sheen... Derek Jeter... Neil Diamond... Denzel Washington.

What do these people, and millions more throughout America, have in common? They are all Boys & Girls Clubs of America alumni.

While many have achieved distinction in entertainment, business, politics and sports, the average alumnus is not famous. Most garner success through education, raising a family, military service, career pursuit or giving back to their community.

Millions have benefited from belonging to a Boys & Girls Club since they first opened in 1860. Based on research by Louis Harris & Associates, Club alumni have strong feelings about their Club experiences:

• 95% felt the Club was the best thing available in their community
• 80% said Club staff helped them learn right from wrong
• 52% believed Club participation "saved my life"