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Meeting the Need

There are children who live their whole lives without hope; children who never see the wonder of the world; and children who cannot envision themselves or their existence outside the few blocks of their too often unhealthy neighborhood.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County will reach many of our youth and their families every year through diversified, daily programs that promote their health, social, educational, vocational, character and cultural development. Through nationally proven programs in technology centers, instructional art classes, leadership and community service opportunities, abstinence-based programs and tutorial assistance are only to name a few of the ways this is accomplished.

Research data is available that shows Boys & Girls Clubs make a significant difference in the quality of life for our youth. The data shows nationally there is a 25% reduction in presence of crack cocaine, 22% reduction in overall drug activity, and 12% reduction in juvenile crime. In addition, youth participating in the study increased their overall GPA 15% higher, had 87% fewer school absences and showed an 81% increase in homework completion. * (*Schnike, Cole & Poulin - Columbia University School of Social Work: http://www.bgc-columbia.org/assets/bgcsaveslives.pdf)

Local statistics showing a need for Boys & Girls Clubs of Johnston County in Selma include:

• Selma Elementary: Free or reduced lunch 85.87%
• Selma Middle: Free or reduced lunch 81.94% ......
• Selma Middle: Highest dropout rate for grades 7& 8 for school year 2002-2003 in Johnston County.
• Selma Middle: Highest dropout rate for grades 7& 8 for school year 2003-2004 in Johnston County.
• In 2003, 255 Johnston County Teens between the ages of 10-19 were pregnant .
• In 2004, 267 Johnston County teens between the ages of 10-19 were pregnant .
• In 2005, 287 Johnston County teens between the ages of 10-19 were pregnant.
• Selma Elementary: Title I School.
• Selma Elementary: 2005 Adequate Yearly Progress; Status: Not Met
  ... o... (based on End of Grade Testing scores) 86.2 % target goals met
• Selma Middle: 2005 Adequate Yearly Progress: Status: Not Met
• Selma Elementary: 2004-05 met ABC's expected growth; School of Progress
• Selma Middle: 2004-05 did not meet ABC's expected growth
• Selma Middle: 2005: 37 students attended summer school to meet local standards
• Johnston County: 75.9% graduate from high school
• Johnston County: fastest growing county in total population in NC;
  ... o... tenth fastest growing county in America
• Johnston County: fastest growing school system in NC
• Target Population: Youth, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances,
  ages 6-18.
  Ethnicity breakdown for Selma Elem. School:
  Caucasian 22.5%,
  African American 38.0%,
  Hispanic/Latino 34.7%,
  American Indian 0.2%, Asian 0.5%,
  Multi Racial 4.1%
  
  Ethnicity breakdown for Selma Middle School:
  Caucasian 23%,
  African American 42%,
  Hispanic/Latino30%.
  American Indian 0.5%,
  Asian 0.5%,
  Multi Racial 4%