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The Impact of BGCAZ – Arizona PBS
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley Share New Impact Report
December 10, 2025
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley has released a report on its impact on youth and working families. Research for this report was conducted by ASU’s L. William Seidman Institute.
Marcia Mintz, President and CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley, joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss the report.
According to the report, 95% of teens involved with Boys and Girls Clubs are estimated to graduate from high school, which is about 10% higher than the average across the 12 school districts served by the organization. The Clubs’ academic support, mentoring and enrichment programs are closing the opportunity gap among under-resourced families in the Valley.
