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Neighborhood Clubs in Wake and Johnston Counties, where kids find caring mentors and the opportunity to grow into who they're becoming.
We help young people grow, build confidence, and imagine what’s possible for their future.
We provide safe places where kids ages 6 to 18 find caring mentors,nutritious meals, and programs that prepare them for life.
Membership is $7.50 a year.
Where Learning, Leadership, and Belonging Come to Life
We equip young people with the social skills to communicate and interact with others so they are emotionally equipped to navigate challenging situations.
Health & Well-Being
We promote healthy bodies, minds, and habits through daily meals, fitness, and programs that build resilience and connection.
Character & Leadership
We develop confident, community-minded leaders through mentorship, service, and opportunities to practice real responsibility.
Academic Success
We ignite curiosity, creativity, and confidence through tutoring, the arts, STEM, and hands-on learning, preparing kids for lifelong success.
Life+Workforce Readiness
We connect youth, families, and partners to build pathways toward opportunity, belonging, and long-term success
We're building Future Ready Youth — one child, one Club, one community at a time.
Our mission is rooted in belonging and fueled by belief: that potential lives in every young person, waiting for the right opportunity to emerge.
From Raleigh to Smithfield to Clayton, our Clubs bring together families, schools, and partners so every child has access to safety, mentorship, and a pathway to a bright future.
We're more than an after-school program. We're a network of neighborhood Clubs preparing kids for success in school, work, and life.
Our Impact
When kids show up every day to a place where they're known and supported, the results compound.
3,455
youth served across ten Clubs
95,517
meals provided to members
100%
of Club seniors graduate on time with a plan for the future
$10.32
in community benefit returned for every $1 invested
$7.50
annual membership
keeps Clubs
accessible to every family
Real Kids. Real
Mentors. Real Change.
Every day, we see what happens when belief meets opportunity.
A shy third grader finds her voice in a STEM Lab.
A boy who walked in alone finds friends and a place to belong.
A high school athlete discovers his purpose beyond the game.
A teen leader mentors others while preparing for college and career.
These are more than stories—they’re proof that when one child rises, we all rise.
Find a Club Near You
With ten neighborhood Clubs across Wake and Johnston Counties, a safe place to belong is closer than you think.
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