Our Kids, Our Community,

2017Our ANNUAL Story.REPORT Letter from the Board of Executive Director Directors At Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids, we open the door to brighter Dustin Hopkins | President First National Bank of Michigan TABLE of futures for the youth of our community. Every day, we offer mentoring, David Rahinsky | Vice President programs, and experiences so that our kids can tap into their unlimited Grand Rapids Police Department Kate Arnold-Botma potential and achieve greatness. At our clubs and camp, could becomes iHeart Media will and maybe becomes definitely. Thomas Braun Contents Mission StreamSong Advisors 4 Camp O’Malley To enable all young people to reach When you visit our clubs, you hear a lot of different voices. We’d Henry Emrich Secrest Wardle their full potential as responsible citizens like to share these voices with you. In this report you’ll hear from our Jeff Evans 6 Grand Rapids Police Department members and our families, from our donors and our volunteers, and DHR International through education, recreation, and positive Joseph Gavan each will share how our clubs have impacted them. C-Suite Strategies, LLC 9 Paul I. Phillips Club community experiences in partnership with Jon Hess For the past several years we have focused on sharing our numbers. Ionia County Sheriff the Grand Rapids Police Department. Derek Hunderman 10 Seidman Club And because we find it important to measure our effectiveness, we have Feyen Zylstra a lot of numbers to share. But now I would like you to hear from some Larry Johnson Steil Club Grand Rapids Public Schools 12 of the people we serve. Hear how you have made a profound impact on Robert Kaminski their lives. Hear how you have broadened their horizons. Hear how you Mercantile Bank 14 Our Families Mark Keating have given them a pathway to a future with limitless opportunities. MassMutual MidMichigan Tammi King 16 Who We Serve I thank you for your support in 2017 and all that it made possible. Spectrum Health And, I hope that you will continue to support us in the coming year as we Kyle Kuipers Rockford Construction 17 Financials provide direction and leadership to the youth we are privileged to serve. David Majestic Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Our Donors R. George Mickel* 18 Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Retired 20 Signature Events — Rick Huisman, Bill Pink, Ph.D. Executive Director Grand Rapids Community College Michelle Wickens 22 Our Volunteers Border Foods *Deceased

2 Camp O’Malley 7360 Thornapple Dales Dr. SE, Alto “I first attended Camp O’Malley when I was Camp O’Malley is bliss, it’s happiness, it’s It’s a place where kids 6 years old and have been every summer since. a place where kids flourish. I grew up here. I Camp was always a fun place to go. It was my made friends who turned into family here. “ community, my family, the only place where I felt I I met my wife here. flourish. I grew up here. could truly be myself. When I was a kid, I jumped Camp O’Malley is different from any other around from school to school a lot. I didn’t have I made friends who turned place on earth; it’s truly one of a kind.” consistency, but Camp O’Malley was always the same. The same atmosphere and the same —Brandon into family here. family every single year, I needed that. It was the Camper, Junior Counselor, Counselor, ” safest place in the entire world for me. Current Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Staff When I was older, I was excited to become a junior counselor. In my first summer as a junior counselor, I was very immature, but as the summer progressed, I grew up, I took responsibility for my actions, and I became a leader to younger campers. When I turned 18, I finally became a counselor. I was excited to make the same difference in the lives of kids that the counselors of Camp O’Malley made on me.

4 5 Grand Rapids Police Department The Grand Rapids Police Department has within the Grand Rapids Police Department, been with us since the beginning. In fact, they and offers hands on training, test preparation, started Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth interview and life skill development, and exclusive back in 1938 and have been a vital part of our behind the scenes access reserved specifically organization throughout its history and remain for program participants. Started in 2017, the so today. This unique partnership affords us the Pathways to Policing program has already had opportunity to have a full time officer working an impact. at each of our club locations. Every day these officers provide guidance, mentorship and programming to our members. One such program is Pathways to Policing. Led by our officers, this 12 week, one of a kind mentoring and training program provides After doing Pathways to Policing, my view of police members and alumni a way to explore law enforcement career opportunities, specifically “ has changed. At first I didn’t like them until I actually met them, but I’ve learned to put myself in their shoes before judging them. You never know why someone did

something without knowing, Pathways their sideto Policing and understanding participant them. —Mayana ”

6 7 Paul I. Phillips Club 726 Madison Ave. SE

“The Paul I. Phillips Club is my home away good in school so that I can talk to them and tell from home. It’s a place where I come to play, them how to be a leader and follow the teacher’s The Paul I. Phillips Club get some food, and hang out with my friends. directions. “ It’s also where I learned what I wanted to be is my home away from when I grow up. Then I will go to watch kids play basketball and then tell them about my job and make sure they home. It’s a place where A career for me 10 years from now will be me are not growing up to be a bully and a drug diller learning how to be a police officer or a security and not saying bad stuff about there self and tell I come to play, get officer and going to kids schools and watching, them the most importion thing about school and learning if they are nice to people or not being come back and give out badges.” some food, and hang —Kyheir, 10 out with my friends. ”

8 9 Seidman Club 139 Crofton St. SE

“The Seidman Club has challenged me to do even better.’ The next day I had a test in U.S. be the best I can be by putting me in leadership History and I passed with 100% which pushed roles. If it wasn’t for Coach Owens, the club my overall grade to 108%. director, I wouldn’t be the leader I am today. He When you hear things repeatedly, you start has helped me become a leader by pushing me believing it. Coach Owens, and the entire Seidman past my usual limit. staff, helped me become the person I am today. For example, one day I came to the club and They’ve taught me that I can do anything I put my showed him my grades, which were all A’s, and mind to and I am forever grateful for that. he said, ‘Yes those are great, but I think you can Being in the club for so long has inspired me to want to become a club director when I grow up.”

—Mattea, 14 Coach Owens, and “ the entire Seidman staff, helped me become the person I am today. ” 10 11 Steil Club 235 Straight Ave. NW

“My name is Moises and I am originally from Rwanda. I have been a member at Steil for about one year. I love attending Steil because every day brings me an opportunity to learn something new. I love to play soccer and I recently learned how to I love attending Steil play the drums. “ The club has helped me learn to speak because every day brings English and also helped me in learning to read. One of my favorite things I’ve done at the Steil Club is participate in the cooking class. me an opportunity to learn We learned how to make macaroni, it was delicious and I was able to learn how to make something new. it on my own.” —Moises, 15 ” 12 13 Our Families

“Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids has truly This program allows students to write an been a positive and integral part of my children’s essay about themselves and their experience lives. Not only do the clubs provide a safe and fun with the clubs. Then through public speaking environment for my children, but they also offer and interviewing before judges, they are able academic support and help cultivate and shape to compete for scholarship money for college. their gifts and talents through the programs they My daughter was fortunate to be a contender provide. Children are able to strengthen their in Youth of the Year and win for Grand Rapids self-esteem and build their confidence through and the State of Michigan. She was the first opportunities like Youth of the Year. representative from Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids to win this honor. I have no doubt that the experience has been instrumental in shaping her into the exceptional young lady she is becoming. I’m grateful for the I’m grateful for the wonderful programs, staff, experiences and opportunities Boys & Girls Clubs “ wonderful programs, of Grand Rapids make available for my children and all of the children in our community.” staff, experiences, and — Zsanara, opportunities Boys & Girls Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Parent Clubs of Grand Rapids make available for my children. 14 ” 15 Who We Serve Financials EXPENSES Total: $2,108,605

AGE GENDER Camp O’Malley Clubs Admin Fundraising 60% 6 – 12 61% Females $296,438 $1,285,564 $310,705 $215,898 40% 13 – 18 39% Males INCOME Total: $2,111,174

Contributions In Kind Special Events Program and Food Miscellaneous $1,370,890 $314,727 $122,853 Reimbursement $114,032 $188,672 *Expenses reported before depreciation ETHNICITY ANNUAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME WE MEASURE NUMBERS, BUT WE ALSO MEASURE IMPACT. 72% African American 12% $0 – 4,999 DID YOU KNOW THERE WERE... 9% Hispanic/Latino 36% $5,000 – 9,999 9% Multiracial 122,185 3,436 14% $10,000 – 24,999 7% Caucasian total visits to the hours of physical fitness and healthy clubs in 2017 lifestyles programming in 2017 3% Other 24% $25,000 – 49,999

11% $50,000 & above 17,046 64,134

3% $ Unknown hours spent on snacks and meals 16 homework help in 2017 served in 2017 17 ABRA Auto Body and Glass Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Kaylee and Travis Johnson Richard Hansen Advance Packaging Foundation Ken and Jane Lovell Rick and Nikki Huisman Corporation DK Security Ken and Judi Carpenter Robert and Janet Kaminski Amway Doug and Maria DeVos Kent Power Inc. Robert and Marcia Schaub Arby’s Foundation Foundation Kerkstra Precast Family Foundation Artprize Doug Boos Kevin Fifield Rockford Construction Barfly Ventures Eastern Floral Korff Foundation Co., Inc. Our Donors Becca Usher Eric Lanning Kraft Business Systems Rodriguez Supermarket Belknap Hill Trading Post Experience Grand Rapids Krueger Family Fund Ron and Beth Wierenga Bill and Tricia Heneveld Extreme Car Audio Kyla Gunnink Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Bing and Jean Goei Farmer’s Insurance Lake Michigan Credit Union Rusty and SJ Trapp Bob Vander Weide Ferris State University Lawrence and Virginia Sabina and Andy Otteman Border Foods Inc. Festida Foods, Ltd. Kerkstra Sandy and Eric DeLamielleure Brian and Tara Krosschell First American Title Leamon Sowell Scott Huyser Brian O’Malley Insurance Company Lisa Mead Sebastian Foundation Brianna Land First National Bank Of Lynne Ferrell Secchia Family Michigan Bridget and Nick Menzel Macatawa Bank SoundOff Signal Frey Foundation Bruce and Candace Mark and Jaclyn Ehnis Spectrum Health GNS America Matthews Mark Keating SS Peter & Paul Church Grand Rapids Community Buffalo Wild Wings Mark Saur Steelcase, Inc. Foundation Byron Center Financial Marsha Champion Susan Hascall Grand Rapids Police Services Susan O. Wold Officers Association MassMutual MidMichigan Campbell Group Suzanne Gottlick Grand Rapids Public Schools Matthew and Shari Berger Caverley Builders, Inc. Taco Bell Foundation Grand Rapids Sports Hall Meijer, Inc. CD Barnes Construction For Teens of Fame Mercantile Bank CDV5 Foundation The GE Foundation Every year thousands of kids rely on us to to keep our clubs and camp running. We wouldn’t Harold Phillips Michael and Gayle VanGessel CH Robinson Worldwide, Inc. The Glick Fund provide a safe, secure place for them to go after be able to offer the programs and opportunities Hascall Steel Company Michigan Sports Academies Charles Schwab Foundation Tom and Mickie Fox Family Henry and Anne Emrich Missad Foundation school. A place where they can realize their true that our kids need and deserve. Charles Williams Advised Fund Hoogerhyde Safe & Lock, Inc. Monsma Marketing Chemical Bank Tom and Pat Postma potential. A place where they can learn and have Howard and Valerie Cassell Corporation So, to everyone who gives so generously to Chiropractic Unlimited Tracy & Todd Wenzel fun. A place where they can just be kids. A place J. Bos Vending Service MVP Sportsplex Christopher and Deborah UltraCamp Foundation support our mission, we say thank you. Thank you J.C. Huizenga Nestle that allows them to become something greater. Brechting Universal Forest Products James and Christie NSF Foundation for allowing us the ability to impact the lives of the City of Grand Rapids Foundation Eerdmans O’Donovan Family Our donors enable us to provide all of this for children in our community. Thank you for investing Comcast Foundation Variety - The Children’s Jason and Bethany Boer Charity Of Western Comfort Research Patti Cousins the kids in our community. Without the support of in their futures. Jennifer and TJ McNamara Michigan Converged Technology Perkins Malo Hunter Jim and Carol Pike Verizon hundreds of passionate, committed individuals, Professionals Foundation Jim and Mary Nelson Vince and Holly Scheffler businesses and foundations, we wouldn’t be able Crowe Horwath Foundation Peter C. and Emajean Cook Joe and Katy Levan Dan and Viki Distin Foundation Warren and Beverly Boos John Lafrinere Darrin Clark PNC Bank William and Norine John Ludwig Cunningham David and Angela Muilenberg R. Dale Jr. and Sue Ellen Johnny Brann William G. Currie Foundation David and Cheri Hall Berger Jon and Susan Hess Youth Foundation Of America David and Heather Majestic Randy Damstra and Joseph Gavan ZZPerformance David and Judi Nykamp Julie Duisterhof Josh Cudney Derek and Rachael Richard and Helen DeVos 18 Vander Heide Joyce E. LaTreille Foundation 19

This list is reflective of all donors who contributed $500 or more in the 2017 fiscal year Signature Events

Presented by Lake Michigan prestigious honor, Youth of the Year. The winner of With the support of our “I really enjoy working with the planning committee Credit Union, our Youth of the local competition advances to the Michigan/Ohio game day sponsor Meijer, to bring together some of the best food, businesses, the Year program honors area councils Youth of the Year competition where they every year it’s bigger and services, and products Grand Rapids has to offer, all exceptional club members compete against 17 other club winners from our state. better, and 2017 was no for such a great organization. I’m thankful for the who display outstanding exception. With ten different This year, we made history. opportunity to contribute to such a worthy cause!” character & leadership skills, food selections, a custom -Lauren, Be Great Tailgate committee member excel academically, and give Zsana Hoskins, a freshman at East Kentwood High brewed beer from Brewery back to their community. To School, was named Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids’ Vivant, and a signature participate in the program, you have to be the best 2017 Youth of the Year. After our local competition, she beverage, this was not your of the best. traveled to Illinois where she was named the Michigan/ typical tailgate party. Guests had the opportunity to Ohio area council 2017 Youth of the Year. Not only is play yard games, win 100 cans of beer, and help us Our candidates commit to a six month process this the first time Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids honor individuals who go above and beyond for Boys that includes writing essays, completing a rigorous was recognized as the winner on a state level, it was the & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids every single day. application, and participating in an interview led by first time a freshman was named Boys & Girls Clubs of community leaders. At the luncheon, one student is The best part of the Be Great Tailgate is not the Grand Rapids’ Youth of the Year. awarded Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids’ most beverages, the food, the games, or even the auction “Going to the Boys and Girls Club lifted my spirits and items; it’s the fact that every dollar raised provides kids in our community with the opportunity to become brought laughter and joy back to my life at a time something great. It’s a win-win for everybody. when I really needed it. The principles that have been instilled in me at the club have helped to shape me “Each year, I think ‘This tailgate was amazing, I don’t into the confident young woman I am today.” know how they’ll top it’, and the next year, Boys & — Zsana Hoskins, 2017 Youth of the Year Girls Clubs blows me away! Our family at ZZP looks forward to supporting this event and organization for many years to come.” 20 -Amber, Be Great Tailgate attendee 21 Thank you to our 2017 corporate volunteer groups Amway Foremost Insurance Group Monarch Investment & Our Volunteers Management Group Berkshire Hathaway Grand Rapids Drive MVP Sports Clubs Bissell Inc. Grand Rapids Griffins Our volunteers are a big deal. They are behind a game of dodge-ball, each of our volunteers Old Navy the scenes and in the action, ensuring that all of plays a crucial part in supporting our kids and Bridgestone Firestone Grand Valley State University our members have access to opportunities and their futures! Sherwin Williams C.H. Robinson GRCC Police Academy experiences; making the possibilities endless. Worldwide, Inc. SpartanNash In 2017, we welcomed over 300 individual Hascall Steel Whether they’re raking leaves, teaching sewing volunteers and 27 corporate groups into Comcast Spectrum Health programs, helping with homework, or playing our clubs. Junior League of Grand Rapids Crowe Horwath Universal Forest Products Lake Michigan Credit Union Ernst & Young West Michigan Whitecaps Life EMS Farmers Insurance Mercantile Bank

We’ve enjoyed seeing the kid’s faces light up when they hear “someone is interested in what homework they’re doing or how well then can shoot a basketball. It warms our hearts when the kids want to show us something they’re proud of. Monarch Investment – Stephanie, & Management” Group

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