Give $5
Quickly and securely donate $5 and your donation will directly support the after-school programs, including art supplies, healthy snacks, and more.
Give 5 minutes
Watch a short video about the Boys & Girls Clubs serving Greater Akron and share it with a friend, or fill out our short volunteer application form.
5 Other Ways to Help
Learn about the five other ways to help including the Clubs' wishlist, event support, in-kind services, office assistance, and outside-the-box ideas.
Five Reasons to Give Five
Davontre and Club Director Jacquelyn
1. Higher Graduation Rates
90% of Boys & Girls Clubs alumni graduate high school. The average high school dropout rate in America is 33%. For Latino and African American males, that rate is closer to 50%.
2. A Safe, Nurturing Place
57% of alumni said the Club "saved their life."
3. A Path for a Bright Future
91% of alumni are satisfied with their adult life.
4. Fun and Educational Programming
Fun and educational after-school programs include sports and wellness, fine arts, career exploration, plus a healthy snack and dinner—and each child pays just $10 per year.
5. Real-Life Success Stories
"The Club is my second home, a safehouse. They led me to realize that I am braver than I believe, stronger than I may seem, and smarter than I may think." — Davontre Cohen (Teen Club Youth of Year 2015-2016 and State Youth of the Year 2016 Runner-Up)
We really can help the kids of our community stretch for a brighter future by just giving five.