Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley…

·        currently serves 6,261 members, ages 5 to 17 years, throughout the Tennessee Valley area, including Knox, Blount, Loudon, Fentress, and North Anderson Counties.

·        requires an operating budget of $6.8 million

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• provides over 501,635 USDA hot meals and snacks annually

o       For many youth, this is the only nutritious meal received outside of school

• operates 17 Club facilities strategically placed throughout the Tennessee Valley area

o       Four located within public housing developments

o       Three located within school facilities

o       Eight free-standing Club facilities

o      Two Teen Centers

o       Richard L. Bean Detention Center (one of three of its kind in the nation)

• employs over 230 trained, professional, caring staff and welcomes over 1,200 volunteers annually

• transports members from 60 schools in Knox County, Blount County and Loudon County