Boys & Girls Clubs of the North Valley (BGCNV) is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 to deliver comprehensive youth development programs across California’s Northstate region. Governed by a local volunteer board, BGCNV employs over 100 youth development professionals and benefits from the support of more than 500 community volunteers.
We serve over 1,600 youth at 11 sites in Butte and Glenn Counties, offering enriching programs for ages 5 to 18 in Academics, Health & Wellness, and Character & Leadership. Our primary focus is out-of-school time, creating safe, engaging environments that foster growth, learning, and leadership.
Mission: To inspire and enable all young people to reach their full potential as responsible, productive and caring citizens.
Vision: Provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.
What Makes Us Unique: For over a century, Boys & Girls Clubs internationally have thrived by embracing four core principles:
- Dedicated Youth Spaces: Clubs are safe, welcoming environments where kids feel a sense of belonging and pride.
- Professional Mentorship: Staffed by trained youth development professionals who offer consistent guidance and support.
- Accessible & Affordable: Open daily when kids need us most. Membership is just $100 annually, with scholarships available—no child is turned away due to financial need.
- Community-Powered: Though the true cost per member is around $2,500 annually, generous donors and funders ensure every child has access.
Why we are trusted and worth investing in:
- Audited and endorsed by the Grand Jury as a proven program
- Platinum participant through GuideStar/Candid
- Compliant with the Office of State Assembly
- Training site for Boys & Girls Clubs and other after school programs
- Model program for youth development best practices
- View our 2024 Annual Report
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