2009-2010 Academic Year

56% Male
44% Female

30% African American
45% Hispanic/Latino
20% Multi-Racial
5% White

86% Living at or below poverty level

• Started in 1898 by William McCormick at the Olivet Presbyterian Church, Reading
• 453 Volunteers served Olivet Boys & Girls Club in 2009
• 9 different locations in Reading and Berks County
• 4 locations in Pottstown, PA

• In 2010, Olivet Boys & Girls Club will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of girls joining the Boys & Girls Club.

•In 2010, the Clinton Street Unit will be celebrating 100 years of service!!!

Quick Snapshot of Outcomes

• Thousands of youth served annually.
• 85% of elementary school participants increased their academic performance or maintained their good grades.
• 84% of middle school participants increased their academic performance or maintained their good grades.
• 62% of high school participants increased their academic performance or maintained their good grades.
• 91% of elementary school participants increased or maintained their reading level.
• 77% of participants in the SMART Moves program demonstrated an increase in refusal skills knowledge pertaining to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
• 90% of the 680 Club members surveyed reported coming to the Club has helped them to stay away from alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
• 83% of the parents attended their children’s performances and exhibits during the program year.
• 71% of participants increased their knowledge of the benefits of good nutrition and exercise.
• 66% of participants improved their Body Mass Index by the end of the Triple Play program.