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Geographic Area and Clients Served <br />Unlike many similar agencies, Boys & Girls Clubs of Elk River have always focused their service in the areas of greatest need. For the <br />Boys & Girls Clubs of Elk River, these areas are located in the City of Elk River and Zimmerman. Each year more than 1,000 young <br />people residing in these neighborhoods participate in programming at the Club's two city sites. <br />Here are just a few statistics to illustrate the challenges faced by Club members: <br />^ 39% of members live with a single parent and/or eligible to receive free or reduced lunches. <br />^ Several Registered Members are children of Military personnel and do not live on a Military base. <br />Club sites draw members from a mix of cultures within the neighborhoods they serve. Overall Club demographics are 2% African <br />American, 2% Asian American, 2% Native American, 2% Hispanic, 90% Caucasian and 2%Multi-racial. Forty-three percent of the <br />members are female; 57% are male. Forty percent of the members are between the ages of six and nine, 19% are ten to twelve, and <br />41% are between thirteen and eighteen years old. <br />Conclusion <br />Each Club member faces different barriers, requiring a personalized approach by staff and volunteers. Though many Club members <br />need help facing some of life's greatest challenges, such as gang involvement, others simply need opportunities and to be encouraged <br />to stay on the right track. Thank you in advance for your consideration to accept a full proposal. Please contact me if you have any <br />questions or need additional information. Thank you. <br />Sincerely, <br />Ricky Solomon <br />Executive Director/CPO <br />c.c. Lori Johnson <br />