How Foothills Boys & Girls Club Increased their Giving Reach 3x

Who We Are

The mission of Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills (BGCF) is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

Our programs are designed to help youth of all backgrounds develop the qualities they need to overcome obstacles, become responsible citizens, and emerge as leaders.

Our History

In 1994, a group of concerned community members came together in response to high levels of delinquency, juvenile crime, and drug use among young people in the Monrovia and Duarte areas of Los Angeles County. Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills was established to provide youth with a constructive, positive place to spend out-of-school time. We opened our first facility in Recreation Park in the City of Monrovia, serving 25 to 50 members each day.

The Club has grown significantly since then. We now operate two K-5 sites and a teen center. We provide transportation to our sites from 12 pick-up locations throughout the area. Today, BGCF serves more than 350 youth each day and 1,000 members annually during the critical after school hours when the juvenile crime rate triples, and all day during summers and holiday breaks. We have received recognition from Boys & Girls Clubs of America for our steady and managed growth in attendance. Unlike many other after-school programs, we are not a drop-in center. Our approach is intentional and consistency is a priority. More than 86% of our members attend more than 100 days a year, which has been proven to significantly improve outcomes and the overall Club experience.