Career Path Dash Event Exposes our Youth to a Future with Hulu
By Sam Cavalcanti, YDP We recently paired up with several volunteers at Hulu, the streaming service, for a Career Path Dash event that gave several of our teen members the opportunity to ask questions...
View ArticleGiving in the Present: Lessons from our “Women in Philanthropy” Event
By Sam Cavalcanti, YDP From a distance, one might underestimate a poolside luncheon, the sight of well-dressed women holding refreshing beverages under the Los Angeles sun evoking stereotypical ideas...
View ArticleSafety First!
By Sam Cavalcanti, YDP One of our main priorities at the Boys and Girls Club is to provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for all of our members. This includes, of course, emergency...
View ArticleSaturday at the Summit
By Sam Cavalcanti, YDP On Saturday, May 14, we held our Annual Youth Summit at our main site, where children and teens from all of our branches gathered to fraternize and enjoy a day full of enriching...
View ArticleThank You!
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View ArticleThank You, Disney!
Disney brought the magic of the movies right to our Club kids with a special screening of Mufasa: The Lion King on Monday! This special experience included themed treats, fun snacks, and swag like...
View ArticleFiscal Year 2024 Annual Report
Thank you for supporting our work to create opportunities for kids in FY24! Check out our Annual Report to see the highlights and celebrate the partners that made it possible. Read the report >>...
View ArticleHelp Local Kids Thrive – 2025 Ross Stores Fundraiser
Ross Stores, Inc. is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the 11th annual in-store fundraiser! This year, the Help Local Kids Thrive national campaign runs from February 8 through...
View ArticleMeet Haley! Our 2025 Youth of the Year
Haley C. has been a Club member for ten years! Today, we’re excited to introduce this driven and passionate 11th grader as our 2025 Youth of the Year! During her time at Boys & Girls Clubs of...
View Article2025 Youth of the Year Inspires Hope for a More Sustainable Future
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Media Contact Brynja Seagren, CEO 310.361.8500 x207 2025 YOUTH OF THE YEAR INSPIRES HOPE FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Local Junior Wins...
View ArticleLorena’s Story – Finding Belonging at the Club
For Lorena, our Youth of the Year Runner Up, the Club is a place that encourages her to embrace her identity, helped her build skills from sports to literacy, and empowers her to take on leadership...
View ArticleJr. Youth of the Year – Equipping Kids to See Themselves as Leaders
Every year, Club teens participate in Youth of the Year, our signature leadership program. But we believe that it’s never too early to start learning to be a leader. This year, with the support of...
View ArticlePlayground Club Inclement Weather Policy
When we anticipate or experience inclement weather in Santa Monica, our Playground Club sites will close and sports practices and clinics that are hosted outdoors will be cancelled. If the inclement...
View ArticleMarch CEO Update: Elevating Youth Voice in Our Clubs
At Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica, we’re dedicated to providing impactful programs to kids and teens. One way we make programming the best it can be is by inviting our members to help us shape...
View ArticleBrunch with Purpose: Help Shape a Brighter Future for Local Kids
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Media Contact Brynja Seagren, CEO 310.361.8500 x207 BRUNCH WITH PURPOSE: HELP SHAPE A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR LOCAL KIDS Join Boys &...
View ArticleTwilight | Original Song by Ricardo
For Ricardo, music provides a creative outlet and a safe space. We are proud to announce that Ricardo, a member at the Mar Vista Gardens Club, has been recognized as a 2024-25 Boys & Girls Clubs...
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