Since 1969, Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley has been in the forefront of youth development; with the mission to provide opportunity to all youth in a positive caring environment to enable them to become productive, responsible, influential citizens. Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg Rio Grande Valley has actively sought to enrich the lives of girls and boys whom other youth agencies have had difficulty in reaching. We are dedicated to ensuring that the youth that needs us the most have greater access to quality programs and services that will enhance their lives and shape their futures. The clubs are places where young people come to learn, do homework, develop social skills, and express themselves creatively.MissionTo provide opportunity to all youth in a positive caring environment to enable them to become productive, responsible, influential citizens.VisionBoys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV will be the premier youth service organization in Edinburg and surrounding communities. It will have a high functioning excelling board and increasing membership. The organization will have increasing diversified funding sources with an emphasis on individual giving.Core BeliefsIn addition to the mission, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV has a set of Core Beliefs.The Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV will provide club members:A safe place to learn and growOngoing relationships with caring, adult professionalsLife enhancing programs and character development experiencesHope and Opportunity