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THANK YOU TEAM SPROUTS OF WOODLAND HILLS!
Boys and Girls Club of the West Valley is grateful to the Sprouts Community Foundation for their generous $5,000 grant!
Your partnership supports our ability to provide programming aimed at promoting better health and fitness, as well as fostering healthy relationships.
On behalf of our Members—THANK YOU!
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Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday to support our members!
Are you interested in a meaningful experience where you can share your knowledge, time, and experience with our club members? Join our volunteer program today!
Our fall programs will be running from August 12th - December 12th. We will have opportunities for volunteer support from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, contact us via email at Volunteer@BGCWV.ORG or visit bgcwv.org/volunteer.
If you are interested in a volunteer group project, let us know so we can share special projects needed during other hours of the day.
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Our opportunities right now are permanent Part-time and Full-time!
- Part-Time Elementary Youth Development Professional
- Part-Time Youth Development Professional & Driver (middle school)
- High School Youth Development Professional
- Drivers (2-hour shift in the afternoons)
All permanent part-time staff receive Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual, get paid for our nine approved holidays, and have access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) after 90 days with the organization.
Join our team and make a life-long difference in the lives of the youth we serve!
To view the job descriptions and qualifications, visit bgcwv.org/careers
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We offer the following after school site services; you can have your youth join us at one of the following locations:
Elementary Students
- Calabash Elementary (Woodland Hills)
- Blythe Elementary (Reseda) Open to students from any school
- Gary M. Thomas Clubhouse (Canoga Park) Walking and Transportation are available from several local schools.
- Justice Street Elementary (West Hills)
- Reseda Elementary (Reseda)
- Serrania Charter for Enriched Studies (Woodland Hills)
- Stanley Mosk Elementary (Winnetka)
- Woodland Hills Elementary Charter for Enriched Studies (Woodland Hills)
Middle School Students
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Teen Center (Canoga Park) 6th-8th grade, we provide transportation from several local schools to our site.
High School Students
- Canoga Park High School (Canoga Park)
- Chatsworth High School (Chatsworth)
- Cleveland Charter High School (Reseda)
To register your youth, click the button below.
If you have any questions, contact our membership coordinator, Bryan De Lazaro, via email at membership@bgcwv.org or phone (818) 915-2241.
Our office is open from 9am-6pm, Monday through Friday.
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Check out this past month's highlights: | |
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For September, we kicked off our Five Core Programs: STEM, Art, Health & Wellness, Leadership, and Sports. The core programs are an important factor in the success of our mission. Our members at Reseda engaged and participated in each program and discovered new interests.
We incorporated the diversity of Hispanic Heritage Month. We want to highlight the Art Program led by Coach Sarah where the members Painted nature scenes using watercolors, inspired by the vibrant colors and themes found in Hispanic art.
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At Calabash Charter Academy, our DEI program has really made an impact this month. These past few weeks we have been focusing on Hispanic Heritage Month, all of our youth, ranging from 2nd grade to 5th have had the opportunity to learn more about this yearly remembrance of Hispanic culture. As the members participated in the art programs led, our coaches took the time to share history and facts to engage the group in discussion. | |
At Justice Street Elementary, our STEM program featured a fun Marble Maze Run activity. The kids built their mazes using simple materials and tested them with marbles, while making changes between test runs to improve their designs. They loved the challenge and had a great time trying out different ideas. The students enjoyed the program because it made learning fun through hands-on activities while sparking their creativity and problem-solving skills. | |
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At Serrania Elementary, our STEM program recently included an exciting activity where students designed and built their own paper airplanes. While creating paper airplanes is often just a fun pastime, we elevated the experience by introducing a design competition and a thrilling race! This program not only encourages creativity and engineering skills but also fosters teamwork and friendly competition among the members. A unique aspect of this initiative is how it seamlessly blends play with education, allowing students to explore concepts of aerodynamics and design while having a blast. | |
STEM Program: Making Paper Airplanes | |
Second-grade members at Mosk Boys & Girls Club used art materials to learn about infrastructure and build their own model bridges. Several membersbuilt bridges out of paper that were able to sustain the weight of their water bottles! We love to see our members’ creativity and ingenuity. Art and science combine for a world of fun at Stanley Mosk Elementary Boys & Girls Club! | |
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-Gary M. Thomas Clubhouse-
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At the Gary M. Thomas Clubhouse, we have found that a lot of our members greatly enjoy soccer. This month, that insight led us to bringing in a soccer program that was developed and ran at one of our other elementary sites. Soccer Superstars has been focusing on different drills so that our members can build their basic skills in the game. The difference is noticeable in every scrimmage! | |
At the Teen Center, our sport for the month of September was volleyball. There are currently 10-15 members actively involved in our volleyball sports program and about 5 of our participants went on to make it onto their schools volleyball team. The end result of the program is to take away social and team building skills as well as learning how to properly deal with the emotions that come with a win or a loss. I would like to highlight our very own Coach Jomira who has been leading our sports program. | |
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This semester we started our Bilingual Immersion Program with Coach Christian. Students learn the differences between cultures as well as prefixes and grammar. Canoga Park High School has seen a high number of newcomers. Students come from different countries (Mexico, El Salvador, & Guatemala). These students are all from different grade levels and now get to create new friendships with others who share similar backgrounds. | |
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This month, we kicked off our art program with ceramics led by our art lead, Jenna. Members learned how to create unique jewelry plates and charming elephant sculptures. Jenna's guidance helped members explore their creativity and develop their ceramics skills. | |
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This month, our leadership program Keystone started its first community project which was creating blankets for dogs in animal shelters in the community! | |
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We are grateful for our generous and caring community of donors.
Your support makes a meaningful difference for over 3,000 members, and we thank you!
Total Dollars Raised: $391,915.00
- Special Events: $9,974.00
- Foundation Grants: $245,651.00
- Government Grants: $135,479.00
- Individual Contributions: $811.00
Visit our Ways to Give webpage to view the many opportunities that support our programs, services, and operations.
We appreciate donors who donate online as it supports our programs more seamlessly.
Consider becoming a volunteer and give your time and talent to the next generation of leaders at one of our Club locations.
Contact: Kelly Ventimiglia, Chief Philanthropy Officer k.ventimiglia@bgcwv.org
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As an individual who values the work of Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley, you can make an immediate difference when you become a monthly donor. Monthly donors help provide high-quality programs that serve kids and youth across the West Valley during the most critical hours of the day, after school.
You can help us reach our goal this month!
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20 monthly donors at $10 will provide one afternoon of services for one kid every month.
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20 monthly donors at $25 can help subsidize one kid's transportation to the Clubhouse for one day every month.
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5 monthly donors at $42 provide supplies for one class offered to 20 kids every month.
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5 monthly donors at $84 provide a STEM kit for one class of 20 kids monthly.
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2 monthly donors at $100 provide two youths at the Gary M. Thomas Clubhouse with a full scholarship.
We serve the kids daily because when you partner with us on our mission, because of you we can inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible adults.
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Curious about the latest updates from BGCWV?
Be sure to check our “Media & Stories” page on our website!
Explore exciting news, inspiring articles, and learn about our community impact over the years.
Updated regularly at bgcwv.org/media
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The Child Care Resource Center (CCRC) is looking to enroll new families in the San Fernando Valley area
The CCRC can help you pay for childcare for all hours of the days, nights, weekends, or even just a few hours a week. Visit ccrcca.org/apply to view the requirements and to get your application started.
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Our Corporate Champion program recognizes businesses that support the Club with a year-long contribution that impacts the lives of more than 2,500 young people. Contact us to become a Corporate Champion today! To learn more, click here. | |
We would like to thank the Civic Organizations and Foundations who partner with us. Their support provides with manpower at special events and delivers unique programs to the members at no cost to BGCWV. | |
Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley| www.bgcwv.org |(818) 610-1054 | |
Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit in the City of Los Angeles, the State of California, and the IRS. Our EIN is 95-4419365. To support the work we do in 2023 you can call 818.610.1054 ext. 2001 or give directly at www.bgcwv.org/donate every gift helps to ensure kids and youth have a safe place to reach their full potential. | | | | |
