in these hands - Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston

oys & girls clubs of boston 2008 annual report page 15
PARTNERSHIPS
Community Partnerships and Collaborations
throughout our history, bgcb has leveraged the expertise and resources of other organizations to broaden our
reach and deepen our impact. our reputation for exceptional program delivery has, in turn, made us a sought-after
partner for organizations seeking to provide beneficial programs or services to children and teens.
bgcb’s partnerships and collaborations play a vital role in serving members, in leveraging resources for maximum
impact, and in helping us develop effective citizens and leaders among the youth whom we serve.
NEW PARTNERSHIP
Commonwealth Compact
boys & girls clubs of boston is proud to be a
founding signer of the commonwealth
compact, formally launched on May 23, 2008.
commonwealth compact is an initiative to make
Massachusetts a location of choice for people of
color via a strategic, positive, and multi-pronged
approach to promoting workforce diversity. its
mission is to establish Massachusetts as a uniquely
inclusive, honest, and supportive community of
— and for — diverse people, to acknowledge our
mixed history in this effort, and to face squarely
the challenges that still need to be overcome,
understanding that the rich promise of the
region’s growing diversity must be tapped fully
if boston and Massachusetts are to achieve their
economic, civic, and social potential.
PARTNERS
camp Harbor View foundation, inc.
boston police Department
boston public schools – school-based clubs
Mit Media lab –
lifelong Kindergarten group
Museum of fine arts, boston (Mfa)
Museum of science –
intel computer clubhouse network
greater boston food bank – Kids café
boston center for community & Justice (bccJ)