Our Impact In The Community

Impact Of Our Club In The Community

500 Kids

are enrolled in a yearly club membership in 2025.

300 Kids

had homework assistance and tutoring opportunities, improving their academic performance in school.

1000 Teens

were provided opportunities to internships, work study programs, college tours and educational seminars like our Youth Leadership Summit.

340 Kids

had a place to play sports, be a part of a team, and have access to positive role models.

Transforming Kids Lives Every Day in the Kingsport community.

90% of Families

who participated in our program reported that we provide an open and welcoming environment

61% of Club kids

grades 4-8, who participated in academic program during the school year demonstrated growth in reading/language arts state assessments.

53% of Club kids

who attended our club demonstrated an improvement in teacher-reported engagement and learning.

Celebrating our regions top athletes

We hosted our 2nd Annual Night of Champions fundraising event and dinner in June of 2025. We had 50 submissions from coaches, principles and athletic directors, nominating individual high school athletes and teams from across Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Around 300 guests attended and joined us in celebrating their accomplishments.

10 awards were given to the most deserving teams and athletes including best team and best individual male and female athlete.

Play A Round For Kids In Our Community

With over 20 teams playing in this years Foundation Golf Tournament, we were able to raise over $16,000, directly benefitting Club kids and families. It was the first year our club hosted a mini-competition within the tournament for first-responders. Thanks to some generous partners in our community, the Sullivan County Sherriff's Department, Sullivan County EMS, Kingsport Police Department, Kingsport Fire Department and Bristol Police Department were able to participate. Congratulations to the Kingsport Fire Department for winning the first, First Responders Cup trophy.


We know the key to success starts with a solid education. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kingsport, we show our kids and teens that with a focused approach and hard work, they can reach their goals in school and beyond. We strive to provide our club members with a fun, safe and engaging experience every day they are in our care.

 

Our Club focuses on providing a high-quality club experience with a focus on developing Social-Emotional and other skills.


Nationally, our Clubs have a positive impact on the kids we serve.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America is committed to changing lives. By measuring how much Club kids and teens are achieving, we can determine how effectively the Club experience is helping America’s youth build great futures.

  • 97% of club teens are expected to graduate high school
  • 76% of low-income club members ages 12-18 who attend the Club regularly reported receiving mostly A's and B's, compared to 67% nationally. 


Boys & Girls Club's works hard to create 21st Century leaders in communities

  • 1 in 4 Club teens nationally, volunteer in their community, Club, school or neighborhood at least once a year.
  • 80% of Club members nationally, believe they can make a difference in their community, and 86% feel they can stand up for what they think is right.


Boys & Girls Club kids have opportunities to engage in healthy activities while at Clubs.

  • 53% of Club kids nationally exercise for an hour, five times per week, with up to 34% doing so every day
  • 90% of Club teens nationally have never used cigarettes in their lifetime with 84% never using alcohol.