Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area

What Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area does

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization headquartered in Florence, South Carolina, founded in 1964. The organization operates eight Club sites across the Pee Dee region, including Florence, Hartsville, Hemingway, Lake City, Pamplico, Timmonsville, Johnsonville (opened 2025), and at Virtus Academy (opened 2026), delivering programming 252 days per year to more than 3,000 youth ages 6-18. Core program offerings cover five areas: Education & Career Development (Power Hour homework help and tutoring, Project Learn, 21st Century Community Learning Centers), Character & Leadership Development (Youth of the Year, Champions for Youth Tribute), Health & Life Skills (including a Youth Technology Center in Lake City), The Arts, and Sports/Fitness/Recreation, supplemented by a Summer Food Service Program that delivered 160,500+ healthy meals annually.

The organization runs on a multi-channel GTM structured around donations, grants, corporate sponsorships, and signature fundraising events. Revenue is drawn from individual donations (online via GiveLively), corporate partners (Duke Energy, Murphy USA, Ross Dress for Less, SC Ports, Buffalo Wild Wings, KPMG), foundation and government grants (21st Century Community Learning Center, SC Department of Education), in-store round-up campaigns, and signature events such as the Carolina Classic basketball tournament (39th year) and the Night of Hope Oyster Roast & Auction. Its underlying technology footprint is light: a website, online donation portal, the national BGCA Virtual Club platform, and a dedicated Youth Technology Center at Lake City for STEM and digital literacy.

Customer segments are dual: end-beneficiaries are youth ages 6-18 and their working parents in the Pee Dee region (with 91% of members citing the Club as their only youth-program option), while secondary institutional buyers are local school districts partnering for 21st Century CLC afterschool programming. Governance is delivered through an independent Board of Directors; leadership is led by Executive Director Neal L. Zimmerman Jr. The organization holds Candid Gold Transparency 2026 recognition and was named one of 13 U.S. Department of Education 2024 Engage Every Student Champions nationally.

Name

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area

Legal name

Boys and Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area

Website

https://bgcpda.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area is a South Carolina nonprofit operating 8 youth development Club sites across the Pee Dee region, serving more than 3,000 youth ages 6-18 annually through education, character, health, and recreation programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• After-school programs
• Community youth services
• Tutoring and mentoring
• Summer learning programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Florence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring charitable donations from individuals supporting youth programs. Donors can give via the organization website, event participation, and wishlist gifts.
2. Corporate Sponsorships & Grants: Funding from corporations (Duke Energy, Murphy USA, Ross Dress for Less, Buffalo Wild Wings, SC Ports), foundations, and government programs including 21st Century Community Learning Center grants.
3. Event Revenue: Carolina Classic basketball tournament, Champions for Youth Tribute, Night of Hope Oyster Roast & Auction generate funds while raising community awareness.
4. In-Store Giving Campaigns: Round-up at checkout campaigns at Murphy USA locations and in-store fundraising at Ross Dress for Less stores.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area operates eight Club sites across the Pee Dee region of South Carolina providing youth ages 6-18 with after-school and summer programming in five core areas: Education & Career Development, Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports, Fitness & Recreation. The organization serves more than 3,000 youth annually through Club sites, 21st Century Community Learning Centers at schools, and a Youth Technology Center at Lake City, offering homework help, tutoring, mentoring, healthy meals, and youth development programming.

Product overview

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area is a nonprofit youth development organization operating eight Club sites across the Pee Dee region of South Carolina (Florence, Hartsville, Hemingway, Lake City, Pamplico, Timmonsville, Johnsonville, and Virtus Academy). The organization offers a comprehensive suite of youth development programs centered on three priority outcomes: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles. Core programming spans five areas—Education & Career Development, Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports, Fitness & Recreation—delivered through programs like Power Hour (homework help and tutoring), Project Learn, Youth of the Year recognition, and the Champions for Youth tribute. Special initiatives include a Youth Technology Center at Lake City, summer programs, and 21st Century Community Learning Center sites at local schools. The organization serves more than 3,000 youth ages 6-18 annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Youth Development Programs Comprehensive youth development programs across five core areas (Education & Career Development, Character & Leadership Development, Health & Life Skills, The Arts, and Sports, Fitness & Recreation) for youth ages 6-18 in the Pee Dee Area of South Carolina.
• Power Hour (Homework Help & Tutoring) Homework help and tutoring program providing youth with academic support and tools to succeed in school and beyond. Funded through partnerships with Ross Dress for Less and other donors.
• Project Learn BGCA-developed educational methodology using high-yield learning activities including homework help, tutoring, discussions with knowledgeable adults, leisure reading, writing activities, and games that develop cognitive skills.
• Youth of the Year Program Recognition program honoring outstanding Club teens for leadership, service, and excellence. Local winners advance to state and national levels; 2026 South Carolina winner was Taylor Lewis from Rick & Susan Goings Club.
• Great Summers Program Summer programs providing safe, engaging activities during school breaks, including a four-week summer program to combat summer learning loss for K-12 youth.
• Youth Technology Center (Lake City) Technology-focused programs at the Lake City Club providing youth with access to technology, digital literacy, and STEM learning opportunities.
• Mental Health Programs Mental health support and resources for youth including suicide prevention awareness, crisis resources, and guidance on supporting youth emotional wellbeing and cyberbullying.
• Summer Food Service Program Partnership with the national Summer Food Service Program providing nutritious snacks and lunches to participants at sites throughout the Pee Dee area; 160,500+ healthy meals served annually.
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers After-school programs at local schools funded by 21st Century Community Learning Center grants from the SC Department of Education, operating at North Vista Elementary School, Sneed Middle School, and Hannah-Pamplico Elementary/Middle School.
• Night of Hope Oyster Roast & Auction Annual fundraising event featuring oyster roast and auction to support Hartsville Boys & Girls Club operations and renovations.
• Champions for Youth Tribute Annual awards program recognizing individuals who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to improving the lives of youth in the Pee Dee area. Recent honorees include Erik Marechal (2025) and Dr. Al Gilpin (2024).

Quantifiable outcome

• 88% of Club members' teachers say behavior improved
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and minor.

• Murphy USAcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 August 2024Year 4 of 'Great Futures Fueled Here' cause campaign with round-up and dollar donations at checkout in Florence, Hartsville, Hemingway, Lake City, Pamplico, and Timmonsville locations. Since 2020, Murphy USA has raised more than $8 million nationally for local Clubs. Spring campaign raised over $3,000 locally.
• Ross Dress for LesscoreGTM or Marketing Partner12th annual 'Help Local Kids Succeed in School' fundraiser. February-March campaign at Florence area stores with Ross Stores Foundation matching donations up to $500,000 nationally. Supports Power Hour homework help and tutoring program.
• KPMGnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors 'Blueprint for Great Futures: Career Day' focused on workforce readiness and helping young people meet workforce challenges of tomorrow through BGCA partnership.
• Buffalo Wild WingsnotableGTM or Marketing Partner$5 donation campaign at Florence location with 6 free boneless wings reward. Partnership through Team Up for Kids initiative. Buffalo Wild Wings has raised more than $28 million nationally since 2013.
• South Carolina Federal Credit UnioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the annual Pepsi Carolina Classic basketball tournament. 39th annual tournament held at West Florence High School Dec. 27-29.
• Carter'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to support The Arts programs at Boys & Girls Clubs.
• The American Fundraising Foundation (AmFund)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partnership providing trip donations for Night of Hope Oyster Roast & Auction, including Alaska Cruise for two and European getaway.
• United Way of Florence CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner34th Annual Day of Caring volunteer event. United Way organizes hundreds of volunteers to support partner agencies including Boys & Girls Clubs through painting, landscaping, and facility improvements.
• Francis Marion UniversitynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampions for Youth Tribute events hosted at Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center.
• Florence 1 SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner21st Century Community Learning Center partnership providing afterschool programs at North Vista Elementary School and Sneed Middle School. Partnership recognized in U.S. Department of Education Engage Every Student award.
• Florence County School District No. 3coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for afterschool programs. Florence and Lake City Clubs recognized in U.S. Department of Education Engage Every Student award.
• Florence School District 5notableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to open Johnsonville Boys & Girls Club at Johnsonville Elementary School in 2025.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National 4-H Council: National youth development organization operating through Cooperative Extension. Overlaps with BGCA's youth development mission, particularly in rural South Carolina communities, though delivered via club-style programming tied to land-grant universities.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization that Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area is affiliated with. BGCA provides the programming framework (Project Learn, Power Hour, Youth of the Year) and national brand credibility that the local affiliate operates under.

Direct peers

• YMCA of the Pee Dee: Regional YMCA chapter serving the same Pee Dee geography. Offers directly competing youth development, after-school care, summer camps, and family programming with similar membership-based delivery model.
• Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Plain: BGCA affiliate serving eastern North Carolina. Closely comparable in size, mission, and operational model — multi-site youth development organization in a rural/small-metro region of the Carolinas.
• Boys & Girls Club of York County: Another South Carolina BGCA affiliate serving the York County/Charlotte metro area. Same national affiliation, comparable multi-site operating model, and similar mix of after-school, summer, and character-development programming.
• Police Athletic League: National youth development organization using sports, mentorship, and educational programs to build relationships between law enforcement and youth. Comparable community-embedded youth services with similar target demographics of at-risk youth.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit providing comprehensive after-school programs to youth in underserved communities. Comparable model of school-embedded programming targeting academic success, health, and character development for Title I school populations.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands: Another South Carolina BGCA affiliate serving the Columbia region. Operates under the same BGCA framework and offers directly comparable youth development, after-school, and summer programming in a different South Carolina geography.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth mentoring nonprofit with local affiliates operating in similar communities. Competes for the same donor and volunteer pools in the youth development space, though focused more narrowly on 1:1 mentoring rather than facility-based programming.

Others

• United Way of Florence County: Local funding partner that convenes Day of Caring volunteers supporting BGCPDA and other partner agencies. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but competes for some of the same corporate and individual donor dollars in the Pee Dee market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bgcpeedee
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@boysgirlsclubsofthepeedee
• Facebookfacebook.com/bgcpeedee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boys-girls-clubs-of-the-pee-dee-area
• Instagraminstagram.com/bgcpeedee

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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