Great Futures Start Here.
The BGCCIL depends on federal funding to operate. This funding is vital to deliver free services and meet the needs of the many families the BGCCIL serves daily. The fallout from these funds not being released is devastating, leaving roughly 2,000 kids from the BGCCIL (many representing the most underserved areas of the community) without anywhere to go afterschool. Statistics show that the most vulnerable time for children is between 2:30-6:30 pm while their parents are still at work. Additionally, it would also mean the loss of 192 BGCCIL jobs inclusive of parents, certified teachers, grandparents and teen youth mentors.