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Sponsoring a Youth Today….

Is an Investment
In their TOMORROW
DID
YOU KNOW…...….
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Investing in after-school programs saves lives &
tax dollars over time
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For every dollar spent on an after-school
program produces three dollars in benefits to
the public
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After school programs have the power to reduce
crime, increase safety and foster community
pride and ownership
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The most frequent time of day for juvenile
delinquency peaks between 3pm & 6pm
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Teens who do not participate in after school
programs are more likely to experiment with
drugs, alcohol, and sex
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Kids who participate in after-school programs
earn higher grades, have improved attendance and
are more apt to graduate
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BGC of Citrus County has served over 9,000 youth
since 1992 improving both social and academic
skills
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Kids with nowhere to go, end up...going nowhere
KIDS
WITH SOMEPLACE TO GO,
END UP GOING PLACES
INVEST
in Citrus County’s Youth Today………
One
day in the life of a child can make a huge
impact on their future
One
Boys & Girls Club can offer hope to an entire
neighborhood
One
gift from you can open the door to a brighter
tomorrow for more of our children
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