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MISSION & HISTORY
Mission Statement:
The Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Clubs mission is the movement's reason for being.
"To inspire and enable the young people of Vacaville and Dixon, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring individuals."
Vision:
At The Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Clubs, all youth will have a safe and caring environment to:
- Learn and grow through structured and fun programs that will motivate youth to achieve high academic standards and be life-long learners;
- Develop into competent, socially conscious, and confident young adults with leadership skills;
- Cultivate self-esteem by learning and demonstrating respect and by listening and being heard; and
- Make their community a better place by taking the initiative to live healthy and happy lives.
History:
Creating The Vacaville Neighborhood Boys and Girls Clubs began in 2001, when the City of Vacaville formed an advisory group to provide guidance on the future of three neighborhood centers serving youth from disadvantaged neighborhoods. After exploring a variety of alternatives, the advisory group developed a business plan and formed a non-profit 501(C)3 organization with the goal of increasing services to children and youth in the city.
The advisory group's decision to align with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) was a natural one because of their history and expertise of serving youth across the United States with a variety of nationally tested and proven programs that address today's most pressing youth issues.
In 2003, The Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Clubs chartered its first site the Mariposa center.
In 2005, The Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Clubs charter an additional site at the Trower center.
In addition to the two chartered sites, The Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Clubs also runs a Teen Center in the Vacaville's Trower neighborhood. Additionally, in December, 2007 we opened our Dixon site.
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