Message from our CEO, Geovanny Ragsdale | |
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See our member's artwork!
Thank you to the Optimist club who were graciously able to help our members get displayed at the West Valley Regional Brand Library! These members participated in an art contest and their work will be displayed for approximately 8 days. We encourage you to stop by and see!
West Valley Regional Branch Library
19036 Vanowen St, Reseda, CA 91335
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May 16th - Save the Date! | |
Youth of the Year
Don't miss our 2023 Youth of the Year event! On May 16th, join Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley as we honor and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our members in leadership, service, and academic excellence.
Sponsorship opportunities are available! For more information contact us at 818.610.1054 and ask to speak to someone about Youth of the Year.
More details to come.
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2023 Tee Off Fore Kids Golf Classic Event | |
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Our annual Tee Off Fore Kids Golf Classic event was a HOLE-IN-ONE! ⛳️ We are tremendously grateful to everyone who came out to support our community's youth and engage in some friendly competition on the course.
Thank you so much to the Calabasas Country Club, all of our generous sponsors & donors, and our hardworking staff here at the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley who helped make this event a success!
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From February 11 – March 5, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Ross partnered for the annual ROSS Store Campaign that raises thousands of dollars for Boys & Girls Club organizations! Thank you to all participating stores who supported our Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley. The generosity of Ross Stores and its customers is a treasured partnership!
Participating Locations:
Store #: 1656 - 19373 W Victory Blvd Reseda, CA 91335
Store #: 1680 - 19330 Plummer Street Northridge, CA 91324-2136
Store #: 2135 - 18050 Chatsworth Street Granada Hills, CA 91344-5607
Store #: 2205 - 17864 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91316-3615
Store #: 382 - 16930 San Fernando Mission Blvd Granada Hills, CA 91344
Store #: 39 - 19151 Ventura Blvd Tarzana, CA 91356
Store #: 540 - 6507 Fallbrook Ave. West Hills, CA 91307
We THANK YOU for your continued partnership!
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As a member of LA HUB, we were honored to host the group this month at our Gary M. Thomas Clubhouse. The LA HUB Coalition believes that violence prevention is a collective responsibility & we seek to prevent violence by effectively networking in a community-building environment, urgently addressing the needs of our communities through community education, and strongly supporting our community through empowerment and advocacy. | |
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BCGWV and High school members volunteered their time at the Children's Business Fair. We helped set up and register the families and we also had a booth to further connect with the community.
The Children's Business Fair gave the kids the opportunity to:
1. Make something with their own hands
2. Sell it (safely)
3. Experience the freedom (and responsibility) of having a little extra spending money as a reward
Thank you Marina for allowing us to be part of such an amazing event!
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🌟 Board Member Highlight 🌟 | |
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We are SO proud to share with you the nomination of Martin M. Cooper, a past Board Chair, currently Chair Emeritus, and a long-time supporter of the organization, for the Los Angeles Business Journal's 2023 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards. The event is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Biltmore Hotel.
This nomination is a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley and the community at large. BGCWV wishes him the best of luck at the awards ceremony. 👏
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Thank you Institute of Applied Behavior! | |
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Our Clubhouse Director, Angel, works directly with our volunteers from Institute of Applied Behavior. “We are so thankful that Zach and Edna join us on Tuesday and Friday mornings to assist with cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing the program spaces for the members. Maria (far left) does a fantastic job with instructing them and ensuring that they have the tools necessary to get the job done!”
We are always looking for volunteers! To learn more, please visit bgcwv.org/volunteer
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Check out this past month's happenings: | | |
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Passionate Work Program
Members have been exposed to several industries through our Passionate Work program. Last month, they got to meet with Breegan Jane, who is a TV host, interior designer, entrepreneur and philanthropist in Los Angeles. They learned so much from all of her success and even how to envision their own futures in the entertainment business and as entrepreneurs.
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St Patrick's Day
Our members participated in a number of fun activities during St. Patrick’s Day. Some of which included a 4 leaf clover contest using modeling clay, 4 sided dodgeball, and Code-Fu. Everyone that was wearing green was entered in a raffle for the chance to win a bike!
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Leadership
One of our members, Rizzy, loves helping coach Anna with our walking program at New Academy Elementary school. Rizzy is always offering to assist staff with our kindergarten and first grade members and continues to be a leader; a great example of what it means to be a Club kid.
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Membership Outreach
This month, Blythe hosted a neon Glow Party to celebrate being a BGCWV member! Our members spread awareness of the programs offered at the Club amongst students that attend Blythe Elementary. The event was a great success, bringing in 16 new members to join the Club! To celebrate, each member wore their BGCWV shirt and was able to participate in the festivities with face painting, a dance party, and a photo booth! We are excited to host more fun events for the community this semester.
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Keystone
At Canoga Park High School, members got creative and learned how to make dog toys out of old shirts! They then donated them to a local animal shelter.
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Dollars Raised in February | |
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As donors and members, we want to thank you for supporting the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley.
Your collective gifts generated the following breakdown to the organization.
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Join the Monthly Giving Club | |
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As an individual who values the work of the Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley, you can make an immediate difference when you become a monthly donor. Monthly givers help provide high-quality programs which serve the kids and youth across the West Valley during the most critical hours of the day, after-school.
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A monthly gift of $10 provides one afternoon of services for one kid every month.
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A monthly gift of $25 helps to subsidize one kid's transportation to the Clubhouse for one day every month.
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A monthly gift of $50 provides supplies for one class offered to 20 kids every month.
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A monthly gift of $100 provides a STEM kit for one class of 20 kids every month.
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A monthly gift of $250 provides two weeks of summer camp programs for one kid.
We serve the kids daily because you partner with us on our mission to inspire and enable every young person, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible adults.
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Info, Resources, & Community Events | |
Share Your Thoughts with the City!
The survey for the Sepulveda Basin Vision Plan is still open! Let the city how you use the Basin now and how you’d like to use it in the future! Use the links below to share your thoughts about the project and to access the resources presented at the community meeting on February 8th. If you’ve already completed the survey, please pass it on to your family, friends, and neighbors.
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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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GoPass Program
The GoPass Program is available to students at participating K-12 schools and community colleges, with a focus on helping students ride transit without the worry of paying fare. With a registered GoPass TAP card, students attending participating schools can ride Metro and other participating systems to and from school, and for trips after school and on weekends. Click here to see the participating schools, districts, and transit partners.
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Shop local and support the Canoga Park Famers Market on Saturdays. | |
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. | |
Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley| www.bgcwv.org |(818) 610-1054 | |
The Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley is a registered 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. | | | | |
