Boys \u0026 Girls Club of Garfield, Inc.
Great Futures Start Here
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Youth Development
BGCA clubs serve school-age youth through a variety of programs including homework assistance, technology centers, teen centers, career exploration, job assistance, sports and recreation, art classes and leadership development. In addition to program development, Boys & Girls Clubs of America provides programmatic and executive training for Club professionals nationwide.
Where we work
External reviews

Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Club aims to provide an impact in the lives of the youth we serve. A positive and resourceful Club experience that includes programming that measures its effectiveness while equipping our youth with the skills to advance in life.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1. Recruit, Train and Retain strong youth development professionals.\r\n2. Provide the needed supplies and equipment for our staff and kids to thrive in. \r\n3. Raise dollars and restrict them for program/staff development.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Club has put a dedicated management team in place. A Board under development who are committed to the success of the organization.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
The Club is under the leadership of a CEO who has been in the Boys \u0026 Girls Club movement for 13 years. Has been with this organization for 8 and a half years. The Club is in the process of creating an impacting Club experience for all. We successfully re-opened the Club on June 1st, 2020 after closing for 75 days due to COVID-19. On June 1st when we re-opened we were the first Boys \u0026 Girls Club to re-open in Bergen County.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Boys \u0026 Girls Club of Garfield, Inc.
Board of directorsas of 02/13/2023
Zvonko Veskov
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
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Disability
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