CEO Message

For over 120 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia have enabled youth of our city to dream and hope for a bright future. Since 1887, we have endeavored to be the “positive place for kids.” We have tried to provide safe environments, dedicated staff, and enriching and engaging programs that challenge the heart, mind and body of each member. We serve all children — from six weeks to 19 years of age – with as much enthusiasm, energy and commitment as possible, because we recognize our responsibility to nurture our community’s most precious resource — our children. 
 
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of John and Chara Haas, we are in a position to transform the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia through a $6 million comprehensive fundraising campaign that will address significant capital needs, expand programs for our teen population, and strengthen our future so that we can continue to serve this city’s youth. I know I speak for all staff and volunteers when I say we are thrilled to have this opportunity to perpetuate the legacy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia so that future generations of children will learn and grow into adults who serve others, inspire hope, and lead by example. 
 
I hope you will take a few minutes to learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia and our Be Great, Philadelphia! Campaign. Your interest, and hopefully your support, will enable us to continue to offer and maintain our high quality programs in the arts, sports and fitness, character and leadership, educational enrichment and health and life skills. I hope that after you learn about our organization and our campaign goals that you will invest in us so that we can continue to be the “Positive Place” for Philadelphia’s children for the next 120 years.
 
Jeffrey Waldron 
President & CEO