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Message from our
CEO, Geovanny Ragsdale
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June has been an amazing month for our Club and myself. Our Board Chairman, Don Weissman, and I were flown to Sacramento to receive the 2024 California Non-Profit of the Year recognition from Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel for his district.
Later that week, we celebrated 153 graduation seniors from our High School Future Ready Programs this year. These members all graduated on time with a plan for their future. Those going college-bound received over $100,000 in scholarship and aid thanks to the support of our Future Ready Advisors and volunteers.
Later this month, I was privileged to address about 300 businesswomen and men at the 2024 Los Angeles Business Journal Women's Leadership Symposium & Awards on Next-Gen Leaders. My article on the matter can be found here.
The celebrations continued with our community partner, VICA, as they celebrated 75 years. We are grateful for all they do to advocate for business and non-profit organizations in the San Fernando Valley. Congratulations again on the continued success and impact for all.
On Tuesday of this week, we hosted our 32nd Open Clubhouse event as we Celebrated BGCA Week. We thank all our partners, supporters, and volunteers who helped us create a little fun for our members and staff.
Today I was honored as one of twenty women by Senator Henry Sterns. The work we do at the Club impacts lives. I got to meet Shelley, featured here below. She was the Principal at Calvert Charter for Enriched Studies; the 1st Club location for BGCWV. It was so much fun to connect with others who truly enjoy investing in life for the benefit of others.
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Thank you to our community partner and newest Corporate Champion, Fairwinds West Hills! In addition to donating delicious food and enthusiastic servers at our Youth of the Year and Table Talk Tea fundraiser, Fairwinds supplied
30 office chairs , AND we were selected a recipient of their month-long fundraiser "Fitness Frenzy", securing over $700 for the Club!
THANK YOU for your generosity!
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Joe Flores-Sales Advisor Michael McCallister- Primefit Instructor
Lisa O'Laughlin, BGCWV--Special Events Manager | |
Generous in Thought and Action! | |
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Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday to support 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.
During our Summer Camp programs (June 17th - August 2nd) We will have opportunities for volunteer support from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, contact us via email at HR@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 Seasonal Part- and Full-time as well as permanent part-time!
🌟High School Site Coordinators (Canoga Park, Chatsworth, and Cleveland)
🌟Youth Development Professionals Leads (Arts, Literacy, STEM, Sports, Dance, etc.)
🌟Youth Development Professionals Generalists
🌟Youth Development Professionals Floaters
🌟Individual Giving Manager
🌟Drivers
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).
Join our team and make a life-long difference in the lives of the youth we serve!
For the full job descriptions and qualifications needed, visit bgcwv.org/careers
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Check out this past month's happenings: | |
-Reseda Elementary-
In our last month of the semester we celebrated our members at Reseda Elementary. Many of our coaches attended a memorable 5th grade culmination. The ceremony was an emotional event, marking a significant milestone for our young learners. A proud moment for the Boys and Girls Club.
The celebrations didn’t stop there! To mark the end of the school year, we hosted a party for all of our members. There were snow cones and pizza paired with giant smiles and memories. These events not only provided a well-deserved break but also reinforced the strong bonds within our Reseda community.
On to our next chapter!
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-Blythe Elementary-
To celebrate the end of the school year and being a Boys & Girls Club member, Blythe Elementary hosted an incredible event where students enjoyed delicious snow cones, danced their hearts out to the latest tunes, and competed in a lively game of mini-golf. The day was filled with laughter, cheers, and unforgettable memories, all thanks to the dedicated staff, volunteers, and community supporters. This celebration was a wonderful way to bring everyone together, highlighting the vibrant spirit of our school community as we look forward to another amazing year ahead.
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End of School Year Celebration | |
-Calabash Elementary-
To close out the year, the members at Calabash Charter Academy took part in an end of the year party. The members enjoyed a luau/summer themed party which included a pizza party, fun decorations, and won prizes from the games provided. The purpose of the event was to celebrate all of the great memories made this year and how we will continue to do so into the following school year. One thing to highlight from this event was how grateful our members were to have this celebration and be a part of the Boys and Girls Club at Calabash!
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-Justice St. Elementary-
In June we had our end of year party to celebrate the end of the semester. For our end of year celebration we had Kona Ice come onto campus and the members were able to pick their snowcones. After we had our Pizza party, members from our leadership club helped set up decorations for the party. The members enjoyed pizza, cookies, juices, sweet treats and played games. Our Board member Mihran also came to the party and we took end of year group photos. We had a raffle as well for the members and they won headphones, a gaming light, legos, candy, and more. Coaches gave heartfelt speeches and members shared their favorite memories. It was a great year and we were sad to see it end, but members are excited to see what next year will.
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-Woodland Hills Elementary- | |
In the last few weeks of the Spring Semester, Coach Kat and the Optimist Club hosted an art contest for all of the Elementary School kids to join. Woodland Hills Elementary had around 10-15 participants. Anyone who participated in the contest had the chance to go on a Field Trip to the Griffith Observatory with members from other schools. The first and second place winners came from Woodland Hills! Zoe Graham (bottom) and Frankie Chapman (Top) are two best friends who both won the art contest. Frankie won first place and Zoe won second. Winning this contest boosted their confidence in their artistic abilities and made them excited for any future contests we have.
Congratulations to Frankie and Zoe!
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-Gary M. Thomas Club House- | |
This summer, we at the main clubhouse have been practicing our hip hop skills with the wonderful team at No Easy Props! This program runs weekly on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. During these times, the program serves 20 students for each one-hour increment. Pictured to the right, the kids are competing in a dance battle by showing off their super cool dance moves! | |
Teen Center
With the beginning of summer camp feeling the start of the summer heat wave, the teens from the teen center are now keeping cool by participating in our water games program. This program will run weekly every Tuesday. The purpose of this program is to keep our members well informed about keeping hydrated and cool during a bad heat wave as well as having fun while doing so. I would like to highlight the engagement that was being displayed during the program. It was well received.
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Summer Camp Water Activities | |
Canoga Park High School
At Canoga Park High School during our summer session, we worked with the amazing Bright Star Martial Arts in our first self defense course for members to understand the foundation of protecting themselves in unsafe situations. All of our members were extremely involved and excited to learn the fundamentals of self defense.
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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 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.
You can help us reach our goal this month.
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20 monthly donors at $10 which provides one afternoon of services for one kid every month.
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20 monthly donors at $25 who can help subsidize one kid's transportation to the Clubhouse for one day every month.
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5 monthly donors at $42 to provide supplies for one class offered to 20 kids every month.
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5 monthly donors at $84 to provide a STEM kit for one class of 20 kids every month.
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2 monthly donors at $100 to provide two youths at the Gary M. Thomas Clubhouse with a full scholarship.
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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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. | |
Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley| www.bgcwv.org |(818) 610-1054 | |
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. | | | | |
