From GE corporate tycoon Jack Welch to sports superstar Scoonie Penn, The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem knows that great futures started within our Clubs’ walls. Here in Salem, we are fortunate to have many successful alumni living in this very city – many of whom credit the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem with helping them become the successful adults they are today.
Just how important was the Club to our alumni? Incredibly important! A recent independent survey of alumni verified that membership to a Boys & Girls Clubs widely benefits young people through our educational programs that foster self-confidence, a sense of belonging, and hope for the future. In fact, over 80% of alumni credit the Club with teaching them right from wrong, increasing self-confidence and learning strong leadership skills.
There’s no question that membership to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salem provides youth with the guidance they need to achieve educational success and explore career opportunities that help them become caring and responsible members of their community.
To get involved as an alumnus of the Salem Fraternity or the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem, please email SUSAN GENTILE at sgentile@bgcgs.org. We’d love to hear how your experience made a difference in your life.
