In 2022, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, together with Panda Cares, launched Panda Cares Centers of Hope in local Clubs across the country. Each Center of Hope serves as a multi-functional, multi-purpose space that brings to life the values of Boys & Girls Clubs and Panda Cares by creating a safe space that encourages each Club member to dream big, reenergize, express their emerging identities, and fuel their educational passions.

Through a $45,000 grant each Club refreshes a room in their Club to be named the Panda Cares Center of Hope and adopts or enhances policies, practices, programs, and professional development into their program model, to ensure the greatest success outcome:

• Integrating programs, through Project Learn, that spark joy and fun while supporting the academic outcomes of youth

• Utilizing relationship-centered practices that support youth’s individual needs and creates a sense of belonging, allowing Club members to dream big

• Providing professional development opportunities for all staff to enhance best practices for interacting with youth and providing the best Club experience possible

• Evaluating and improving academic outcomes by establishing and maintaining strong Continuous Quality Improvement practices