17 Non-Profit Organizations That Need Your Support in 2017

Did you know that in America, over 15 million children (1 out of 4) are left unsupervised after school? In the summer, this number dramatically increases to 43 million kids (3 out of 4). In addition many of these children don’t have access to critical summer learning programs.

However, The Boys & Girls Club of America Boys & Girls Clubs providing nearly 4 million young people, through membership and community outreach, in more than 4,200 Club facilities every year.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America truly believes that every kid deserves a great future and that’s why this organization offers children unique club programs and services that promote and enhance the development of girls and boys.

Their mission is to instill a sense of belonging and influence.

"To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens."

If you  need more convincing that this organization is top-notch, Denzel Washington is an avid spokesperson for BGCA and frequented the club as a boy when his parents were working. In 2010, Jennifer Lopez joined him as a co-spokeperson for BGCA.

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