More than 100 Clubhouses
More than 100 Clubhouses
A YEAR OF GRATITUDE
The Clubhouse Network's 2021 Annual Report
2021 At A Glance
Dear Friends,
As I prepare to step down as Executive Director, it’s an honor to reflect on the many successes and joys I’ve witnessed in my 27-year tenure. Of those, 2021 had its fair share. Thanks to the strength and resilience of the staff, youth, and families at community-based Clubhouses around the world, the Network is stronger than ever. In 2021 we expanded to 120 Clubhouses and Teen Tech Centers serving youth in 21 countries, and embarked on a new 5-year strategic plan focused on growth and innovation; building the Clubhouse Continuum (an intentional approach to a young person’s Clubhouse journey); and strengthening our focus on racial justice and equal opportunity.
It has been a privilege to serve The Clubhouse Network. I’m grateful for the community’s trust in my leadership and dedication to providing young people with the opportunity to explore their ideas, develop skills, and build confidence in themselves through the use of technology.
Gail Breslow
Executive Director
Dear Friends,
I am grateful for Gail’s outstanding commitment to The Clubhouse Network’s mission over the last 27 years. Thanks to her leadership, The Clubhouse Network is prepared to embrace a new Executive Director and to enter its fourth decade of operation with a renewed energy for supporting youth and communities around the world through these challenging and promise-filled times.
Thank you to the many donors, community partners, Board members, volunteers, families, and staff who sustain our mission. With your ongoing support, The Clubhouse Network will continue to enable young people to create a future that is strong and bright.
Amon Millner
Board Chair
CLUBHOUSE COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHTS
YENSEN QUINTERO
Sony Pictures
“Today I am a confident person without fear of expressing myself and of facing challenges that seem impossible. The years spent at The Clubhouse determined my personal and professional life.”
Yensen Orlando Quintero Valenzuela is a video editor and 3D animator who most recently worked on the feature film “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” He’s also an alum of The Clubhouse-Colsubsidio in Bogotá, Colombia.
JESSICA APARICIO
ListoAmerica Clubhouse
“I love being a mentor for ListoAmerica, having conversations around college and career explorations, and offering youth more STEM programming!”
At the ListoAmerica Clubhouse, Jessica assists with programming, meets with mentors, and connects youth to professionals in tech fields. She prides herself on playing a supportive role in their lives.
PETER EACMAN
Microsoft
“The Clubhouse gave me the skills, resources, and confidence to pursue my dreams. With every dollar I give The Clubhouse, I know I am helping another young person pursue their dreams!”
Peter Eacmen is the Co-Founder of ReFirm Labs (a Microsoft Company). He specializes in firmware and IoT security. He grew up in Dorchester and was a member of the original “Computer Clubhouse.”
TAKE ACTION AND GET INVOLVED
Become a corporate partner. Contact Executive Director, Lisa Cook, at
lcook@theclubhousenetwork.org.
Volunteer or mentor by contacting your local Clubhouse.
Stay in touch. Explore this website and connect with us on Social Media.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
2021 Operating Support and Revenue
| Grants and Contributions | $2,666,423 |
| In-Kind Contributions | $20,485 |
| Revenue | $154,799 |
| Total | $2,841,707 |
2021 Operating Expenses
| Programs and Services | $1,963,415 |
| Management and General | $310,176 |
| Fundraising | $127,858 |
| Total | $2,401,499 |
Evaluating Our Impact
Independent research shows The Clubhouse experience has a positive impact on young people’s lives:
92% credit The Clubhouse with increased belief in their own potential,
90% credit The Clubhouse with providing the tech skills to be successful in their future careers.
“They all gave me the knowledge and the strength to be independent. They taught me I can do anything I set my mind to and that nothing’s impossible.”
– Clubhouse Alum
Learn more at theclubhousenetwork.org/impact.
THE CLUBHOUSE MISSION
The Clubhouse mission is to provide a creative and safe out-of-school learning environment where young people from underserved communities work with adult mentors to explore their own ideas, develop new skills, and build confidence in themselves through the use of technology. In support of that mission, The Clubhouse Network supports community-based Clubhouses around the world by providing start-up support, professional development, new technology innovations, evaluation and assessment, partnership opportunities, and access to an online community for youth, mentors, and staff.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Amon Millner, Chair
Fran Baker
Gail Breslow
Rick Burnes
Anele Davids
Stephanie Khurana
Steve Osemwenkhae
Mitchel Resnick
Larry Weber
Andrea Wood
A GLOBAL COMMUNITY...
In 21 Countries