In 2022, the team at Creative Generation, in collaboration with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), spent time with hundreds of members of the BGCA community, specifically those who were interested in artistic, cultural, and creative learning in their Clubs. We wanted to know what impacts Arts programs are having on youth and communities through Boys & Girls Clubs. Through this report, the following key findings were identified across the interviews of Club staff, leadership, and youth members: centering youth voice; prioritization of personal connections; community engagement; and creating pathways to college and workforce readiness.
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