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2. Report with Possible Action on Partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee |
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Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
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Goal 2 Student, Family and Community Engagement
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Attachments:
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Boys & Girls Clubs Presentation to MPS |
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File Attachment:
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Background:
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) has helped local youth since 1887 when Annabell Cook Whitcomb transformed two basement rooms at Plymouth Church on Milwaukee’s east side into a Club for boys. Today, they are the largest youth-serving agency in the city and have grown to be one of the largest Boys & Girls Clubs in the country.
Every day, thousands of Milwaukee’s youth stream through the doors to participate in academic and recreational programming. BGCGM provides safety and support during critical hours of the day as well as meals, strong role models, organized athletics, and access to the arts. At the Clubs, there’s a way for every child to get involved and learn something new.
The vision of the BGCGM is to build the community’s social and economic fabric by ensuring the academic and career success of every Club member who walks through the doors. This is achieved by providing more impactful programs that appeal to its members, strengthen their academic performance, build character, encourage healthy lifestyles, and meet the basic needs of Milwaukee’s youth.
BGCGM amplifies and accelerates its impact on Milwaukee’s youth through key partnerships and collaborations. BGCGM is a proud partner of Milwaukee Public Schools as they work together to bridge the gap of service for MPS students during critical after school hours. MPS is BGCGM’s largest school partner as they offer afterschool programming in 34 MPS schools: 53rd Street, 81st Street, Allen-Field, Audubon, Barack Obama STCE, Bay View, Bethune, Bradley Tech, Carson Academy, Carver Academy, Cass Street, Clarke Street, Engleburg, Escuela Vieau, Gaenslen, Grantosa, Greenfield, Hayes Bilingual, Kagel, Kluge, La Escuela Fratney, LaFollette, Lincoln Avenue, Maple Tree, Marvin E. Pratt, Metcalfe, Mitchell Integrated Arts, North Division, Riverwest, Sherman, Siefert, Townsend, Washington, and Zablocki. |
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Fiscal Impact Statement:
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Implementation and Assessment Plan: |
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Recommendation
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Approvals:
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Signed By: |
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Lynn Greb - Senior Director |
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Signed By: |
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Martha Kreitzman - Chief Financial Officer |
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Signed By: |
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Keith Posley, Ed.D. - Superintendent |
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