Partners
The Shaquille O’Neal Foundation has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Communities in Schools to support programs and projects targeting underserved youth. Shaquille has long standing relationships with both organizations. He is a Boys & Girls Club alumnus, was inducted in the BGCA Alumni Hall of Fame in 2000 and is a national spokesperson for the organization. He is also a National Board of Directors member for Communities in Schools.
Serves 4.73 million young people, through membership and community outreach, at 4,645 clubs throughout the country and BGCA-affiliated youth centers on U.S. military installations worldwide.
MISSION
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
SOLUTION
Provide a world-class Club experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters their doors.
97% of Club teens expect to graduate from high school and 88% expect to complete some kind of post-secondary education.
In late 2017, Consumer Reports named Boys & Girls Clubs of America one of the “Best Charities for Your Donations.” BGCA was also recognized by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as “the nation’s #1 youth-serving organization” for the 23rd consecutive year.
2,950 School staff members dedicated to connecting students and families with the resources they need most.
MISSION
To surround students with a community of support empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
SOLUTION
CIS works in schools full time to build one-on-one relationships that empower students to succeed.
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS NETWORK
145 Affiliated Organizations
8,000 Community Partners
30,000 Volunteers
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS IMPACT
1.7 Million Student Served
362,000 Parents & Guardians
2,900 Schools