Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Tarrant County Inc

BGCGTC emphasizes education and workforce readiness through pre-college programs such as Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search. In 2024, these programs served low-income and first-generation students through tutoring, academic mentoring, college readiness workshops, and career exploration activities. 93% of participants expected to graduate from high school, and 94% reported gaining skills that prepare them for future employment. These programs equip youth to succeed academically, plan for college, and pursue career goals that build long-term economic stability.

The Comin Up Program and related Youth Prevention initiatives served youth ages 1224 through gang-intervention, prevention, and mental-health support services. In 2024, 5,036 youth participated in evidence-based prevention curriculum, 572 positive alternatives reached 10,228 youth and 2,475 adults, and 421 one-time presentations on mental health and substance use education engaged 10,982 youth and 4,187 adults. Counseling services included 98 mental-health assessments and 69 members enrolled in counseling. Programs were delivered by trained social workers and counselors using evidence-based models endorsed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to build resilience, support families, and reduce risk factors for youth in high-need communities.

BGCGTC expanded its Healthy Lifestyles initiatives through the Blue Door Kitchen,which served 1,500 scratch-made meals each day to youth across 18 Club locations inTarrant and Dallas counties. Approved by the Texas Department of Agriculture as theonly at-risk food provider of its kind in the state, Blue Door Kitchen also launched the Culinary Connection program to teach teens cooking and job-readiness skills. Through these efforts, BGCGTC continues to improve access to healthy food, physical well-being, and community engagement for youth and families.