Imagine the excitement and anticipation in the air waking up on the first day of school. Now, picture young minds eagerly running to their classroom, equipped with the tools needed to succeed. As students take out their brand-new school supplies, other students are forced to reuse their supplies from the previous year, limiting [...]
Mentorship and education are powerful tools that open doors to a world of possibilities. For over 200 graduating College Bound seniors, this year’s high school graduation ceremony marked a significant milestone in their educational journey. On Friday, May 12th, proud families, mentors, and supporters gathered to celebrate the Class of 2023 at the [...]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast (BGC of Central OC) recently partnered with OC Web Media, a video production, web design and marketing agency, to create immersive virtual tours for its Clubs. This new 3D tour experience created by OC Web Media allows the nonprofit to push for more enrollment by [...]
For 75 years, the Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year program has honored and celebrated the nation’s most inspiring teens and their incredible journeys. Stories of outstanding leadership, service, academic excellence, and dedication to living a healthy lifestyle have made Youth of the Year America’s premier leadership and recognition program for [...]
Our goal as an organization is to help youth reach their full potential by ensuring they have access to the tools they need to pursue greatness. We believe every child, no matter his or her circumstances or background, needs mentors and champions; and it is our privilege to invest in opportunities and resources [...]
‘tis the season to be jolly and spread some holiday cheer. For over 20 years, we have brought joy to our families during the holidays and this year was no different. During our Winter Wonderland event in Santa Ana, children experienced the magic of the holiday season. Each child created their own ornament in [...]
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen a rise in the critical need for mental health resources. According to the National Education Association, in 2022, 15% of teens have suffered a major depressive episode, and a third of U.S. parents said their child recently showed symptoms of mental health issues, [...]
As part of our commitment to ensure every child within our reach has access to mentors and champions and to meet the growing need for after school care, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central orange Coast has partnered with local school districts and established a school-based program initiative to provide on-campus services for students [...]
By Sarah Mosquedo | Staff Writer | Daily Pilot | May 18, 2021 Estrella Rivera remembers first learning of the Live Mas Scholarship offered by the Taco Bell Foundation as a ninth-grader at Segerstrom High School. “When I was a freshman, I wanted to apply but I really didn’t know how I should [...]
On Saturday, May 14, Club families came together to celebrate the College Bound graduation and scholarship ceremony for the Class of 2022 at the historical Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. College Bound is a college and career readiness program that works to ensure high school students graduate on time with a customized plan [...]
