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7/5/2008

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The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Magic Valley is "to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens".

While the focus of the mission is to offer affordable and sometimes free services to youth from disadvantaged circumstances, all children are welcome to become Boys & Girls Club members and participate in all activities. Activities are centered on the National organization's Five Core Programming Areas which are detailed for you in our Programs & Services section.

National data states that during the school year, the prime time for violent juvenile crime is from 3:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. The crimes are serious and violent, including rapes, robberies and aggravated assaults. These are also the hours when kids are most likely to become victims of violent crime, be injured while alone at home, or get hooked on alcohol and other dangerous drugs. The cost of not providing positive safe places for our youth results in enormous costs to all citizens. According to Idaho statistics, it costs

$5,000 per year to educate a child in Idaho public schools.
$60,000 per year to house and educate a student in Idaho's juvenile detention centers.
$17,500 per year to house an adult in one of Idaho's jails or prison.

Compare these costs with $20.00 a year for a Boys & Girls Club Membership

These negative statistics point to growing problems, but they also emphasize the great opportunity to reach out to children and teens of the communities of the Magic Valley and make a difference. Your generous contributions help to make that difference.