Boys & Girls Clubs have a strong and vibrant presence in the Buckeye State, serving over 43,000 yout TO PROMOTE EXCLUSIVELY THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF BOYS AND GIRLS IN OHIO; TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, CHARACTER, AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT OF BOYS AND GIRLS IN OHIO WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, CREED, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN; AND TO RECEIVE, INVEST, AND DISBURSE FUNDS, AND TO HOLD PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION.