I am one of 38 board members for the Boys & Girls Club of Alameda. The Boys & Girls Club of Alameda was founded in 1949, and its tradition of excellence continues to this day.
Today, the closing bell will ring in Alameda schools and roughly 10,000 students will leave their school grounds. Some will go home to a parent, some will go to an after school program. But many will go it alone — and will enter the most dangerous time of the day for children. Research indicates that youth-related crime triples between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. every weekday. National statistics and daily headlines make it clear that unsupervised children are at greater risk in the after-school hours.
The Boys & Girls Club of Alameda is more than just a place for recreation. We provide activities and experiences that enrich the lives of young people in our community. Indeed, the quality of life we all enjoy is due, in part, to the Club’s sustained attention to the changing needs of…