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$page_title       = "Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County | Cinderella Charity Ball Impact";
$page_description = "The Cinderella Charity Ball has invested over $15 million into the Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington since 1961 — funding facilities, programs, and scholarships for 8,190+ youth.";
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    <div class="page-hero-tag"><i class="fas fa-children" aria-hidden="true"></i> Our Beneficiary</div>
    <h1>Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County</h1>
    <p class="page-hero-desc">Since 1961, every dollar raised at the Cinderella Charity Ball has supported the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs serving Arlington's most vulnerable youth.</p>
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        <div class="eyebrow" style="margin-bottom:16px;">Who They Are</div>
        <h2 id="bgcgtc-heading">Empowering Arlington's Youth Since 1926</h2>

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          Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County (BGCGTC) is committed to being the premier youth
          development organization in the community — a low-cost or free resource available to all, providing
          a safe and welcoming environment where children and teens are respected and valued.
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          BGCGTC's mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their
          full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Its purpose is simple: to enable Club
          members to achieve substantially better outcomes in the areas of academic success, good character,
          citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
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          <p>"Every young person who enters the Club doors deserves a world-class experience — with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle."</p>
          <cite>— Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County</cite>
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          Annually, BGCGTC serves more than <strong>31,000 youth</strong> ages 4–24 with after-school and
          summer programs, substance abuse prevention programs, a progressive gang-intervention program,
          and targeted outreach and college preparation services in schools.
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          Target neighborhoods are historically low income, with low educational attainment, high unemployment,
          and associated high rates of illegal activity. The median household income in areas the Club serves
          is under $35,000, and <strong>78% of Club kids</strong> are on the free or reduced lunch program
          in their schools.
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        <h4><i class="fas fa-chart-bar" style="margin-right:6px;" aria-hidden="true"></i> BGCGTC by the Numbers</h4>

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            <div class="num">31,000+</div>
            <div class="lbl">Youth served annually (ages 4–24)</div>
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            <div class="num">78%</div>
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            <div class="num">&lt;$35K</div>
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            <div class="num">1926</div>
            <div class="lbl">Year established in Greater Tarrant County</div>
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            <div class="num">8,190</div>
            <div class="lbl">Arlington children served in 2023</div>
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      <div class="eyebrow" style="justify-content:center;">Where Your Donation Goes</div>
      <h2 id="programs-heading">Programs the Cinderella Ball Supports</h2>
      <p>The Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County offers life-changing programs across four core areas — all made possible in part by Cinderella Ball fundraising.</p>
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        <h3>After School Programs</h3>
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          Innovative science, technology, engineering, art, and math programming offering an enriching
          curriculum for kids who need it most. Clubs provide world-class education, leadership, and
          healthy lifestyle programs to the county's most vulnerable young people — helping them build
          bright futures and giving low-income families access to affordable after-school activities.
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        <h3>Pre-College Programs</h3>
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          Upward Bound and Educational Talent Search programs focus on high school graduation and
          college enrollment, providing services to low-income and potential first-generation college
          students. These programs open doors that might otherwise remain closed — preparing Arlington's
          youth for higher education and career success.
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        <h3>Intervention Programs</h3>
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          The Comin' Up Gang Intervention Program provides career, education, and life guidance for
          youth involved in gangs. Open late at night in hard-to-reach communities, this program
          offers real solutions to difficult situations — giving young people a path forward when
          they need it most.
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        <h3>Prevention Programs</h3>
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          Too Good for Drugs, Positive Action, and Straight Talk prevention programs are offered
          to school-aged youth in a variety of settings. Youth armed with resilience skills are
          equipped to avoid problems later — carefully organized to reach communities challenged
          by alcohol and drug issues and break destructive cycles.
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      <div class="eyebrow" style="justify-content:center;">Six Decades of Investment</div>
      <h2 id="investments-heading">The Cinderella Ball's Investments in BGCGTC</h2>
      <p>Here is a record of the major capital improvements and program expansions made possible by Cinderella Ball fundraising since 1981.</p>
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      $investments = [
        ['1981', 'Southeast Branch Building Completed', 'Campaign funds help complete the entire Boys & Girls Club Southeast Branch building — a landmark moment in expanding club access across Arlington.'],
        ['1996', 'Southeast Basketball Gym Expansion', 'The Southeast Branch basketball gymnasium is expanded, giving hundreds of youth more space for athletics, teamwork, and healthy activity.'],
        ['1998', 'Kromer Branch Construction', 'Ball proceeds fund the construction of the Kromer Branch, bringing Boys & Girls Club programs to a new area of Arlington and reaching more underserved youth.'],
        ['2016', 'North Branch at Peach Elementary', 'A new branch location opens at Peach Elementary, expanding the club\'s presence in north Arlington neighborhoods.'],
        ['2018', 'Kromer Branch Renovations', 'Major renovations modernize the Kromer Branch, improving the environment and expanding programming capacity.'],
        ['2019', 'Buses, Teen Space & Security Upgrades', 'Three large buses are purchased for transportation, a new teen space opens at East Branch, and safety and security systems are upgraded across Arlington locations.'],
        ['2020–2021', 'Essential Needs & Counseling', 'A basic needs program launches at East Branch. Kromer Branch kitchen is renovated for meal service. Carol\'s Clubhouse case management program is established.'],
        ['2022', 'Mobile Clubhouse, Music Studio & LPC', 'An Arlington-dedicated Mobile Clubhouse RV brings programs beyond club walls. A Music Clubhouse opens at Kromer. A Licensed Professional Counselor joins the Arlington Clubs. The Feeding the Future meal prep program launches.'],
        ['2023', 'Music Studio & Continued Expansion', 'A full Music Studio opens at Kromer Branch. A second Mobile Clubhouse dedicated to Arlington begins service. LPC support continues. Summer camp programs are expanded.'],
        ['2024', 'Dan Serna Branch Renovations', 'The Dan Serna Branch completes comprehensive renovations, creating a modernized, welcoming environment for Arlington\'s youth.'],
      ];
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          <h4><?php echo htmlspecialchars($inv[1]); ?></h4>
          <p><?php echo htmlspecialchars($inv[2]); ?></p>
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      <?php endforeach; ?>

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      <p><strong>$15,056,527.81</strong> raised since 1961 — and every campaign builds on that legacy.</p>
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        <a href="/support.php#donate" class="btn btn-blue"><i class="fas fa-heart"></i> Support the 2027 Campaign</a>
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      <div class="eyebrow" style="justify-content:center;">Community in Action</div>
      <h2 id="impact-gallery-heading">Impact in Pictures</h2>
      <p>From candidate socials to the annual Ball — the Cinderella community shows up for Arlington's youth year after year.</p>
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      <h2 id="bgcgtc-cta-heading" style="color:var(--white);">Help Us Reach the Next Generation</h2>
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        31,000+ youth are counting on programs like those funded by the Cinderella Charity Ball.
        Your support — whether through donating, attending the Ball, or volunteering — makes this mission possible.
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