As we enter the holiday season and reflect on 2019, we realize that this year has been pretty special for all of us at Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast. Thanks to tremendous donor and community support, we wrapped up our Pursuing Greatness Campaign and unveiled four newly redeveloped 21st century [...]
By Stu News Newport | November 19, 2019 Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast celebrated its second official reopening with the Newport Beach location after a five-month, $2 million development as part of its “Pursuing Greatness” campaign – a $7.1 million total investment into all of the club sites and cities [...]
By Shelby Barone | OC Mom Blog | November 15, 2019 I am an official ambassador for Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast For many of us who grew up in the ’80s/’90’s, our memory of the Boys & Girls Club was dirty carpets, torn couches, and pool tables. Well, those [...]
By Caryn Bailey | rockinmama.net | November 11, 2019 The decision to go back to work was not an easy one. I thoroughly enjoyed staying home with my kids, but I constantly felt that pull to use my knowledge and skills as a nurse. For many parents like myself, child care can be [...]
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast, we believe greatness exists in every child, and through the power of positive mentorship, we can change a child’s trajectory for a lifetime. Our goal is to help our youth reach their full potential by ensuring they have access to the tools and [...]
By Faith E. Pinho | October 15, 2019 | 5:57 PM Children crowded against the glass doors of the newly renovated Boys & Girls Club of Costa Mesa, chanting “Let us in!” and bouncing with excitement. When the doors opened two weeks ago, the flood of giddiness rushed in, awash with “oohs” and [...]
By Jeff Gritchen | October 15, 2019 | 4:00 PM The club underwent a five-month, $3 million renewal that now includes three STEM labs; the Mesa Teen Center, with a culinary center; gaming stations; huddle rooms; and a Maker Space. The Boys & Girls Club refers to the Maker Space as a “21st-century [...]
By Daily Pilot Staff | May 24, 2019 | 6:20 PM Members of the Boys & Girls Club in Eastside Costa Mesa got some new kicks this week — and didn’t even have to foot the bill. UnitedHealthcare and Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry teamed up Thursday to give out 166 [...]
By Luke Money | May 7, 2019 | 4:07 PM Dozens of officials, dignitaries and local youngsters were on hand Tuesday morning for groundbreaking on an approximately $3-million renovation of the Boys & Girls Club in Eastside Costa Mesa. The effort will transform the look and layout of the facility at 2131 Tustin [...]
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast announced in late March that 17-year-old Ana Gonzalez of Santa Ana was selected as Orange County Youth of the Year. The honor recognizes a student between the ages of 14 to 18 who demonstrates academic achievement, leadership skills, and serve [...]
