Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo serves over 3,900 youth between the ages of 5-18 regardless of race, religion or culture. Here is a brief snapshot of our members:
- 55% male and 45% female
- 56% come from single parent households (mothers only)
- 47% of members have at least three siblings
- 87% are classified as “youth at risk” - these are kids exhibit low self-esteem and/or poor problem solving skills and are at risk of entering the juvenile justice system
- 71% qualify for free or reduced lunches in their schools
Ethnicity:
- African-American: 62%
- Multi-Racial: 15%
- Hispanic: 14%
- Other: 5%
- Caucasian: 3%
- Asian: 1%
Age:
- 5-9 years old: 41%
- 10-12 years old: 32%
- 13-15 years old: 19%
- 16-18 years old: 8%
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