According to a recent study by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), Clubs in Virginia are a worthy investment, providing nearly $7 in benefits to our communities for every dollar invested. The study, conducted by the Institute for Social Research and the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan, found that Clubs across Virginia spend $28.7 million annually on operating costs, yielding $196.9 million in lifetime benefits to youth, families, and society, most prominently through improved grades for Club members, less risky behavior, and higher incomes for parents.
This analysis was the first national return on investment for Boys & Girls Clubs and used recent youth outcome data from national surveys to measure the ROI of operations in economic, long- term gains. This evidence demonstrates the value that the Boys & Girls Clubs have in their communities by helping young people and their parents earn more money while decreasing societal costs associated with healthcare and the criminal justice system.
