Message from our CEO, Geovanny Ragsdale | |
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We are so honored to have been chosen as one of the 2023 VICA Hall of Fame recipients! Please join BGCWV, VICA members, and other business leaders on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 5:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. at the Garland for a garden reception, program, dinner, and dessert where members of the community will be honored.
Tickets are available!
For more information on this event, please visit vica.com
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Join us for a Summer Kickoff & BGC Week Celebration!
To celebrate BGC week at Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley, we are throwing a community party on Monday, June 26th, from 4p.m. to 7p.m. at the Gary M. Thomas Clubhouse! There will be delicious food, games, and fun as we celebrate with our community, so bring the whole family.
Stay tuned for more details!
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Thank You to our Youth of the Year Sponsors! | |
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Your generosity contributed to the success of this event!
Youth of the Year is Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley's annual recognition program acknowledging members for their outstanding achievements in leadership, service, and academic excellence in our core program areas of Leadership and Character Development.
You can become a program sponsor and help us provide programs that will positively change the lives of young people in our community forever:
Contact: k.ventimgilai@bgcwv.org I Visit: bgcwv.org/ways-to-give
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Click here to watch the 2023 Youth of the Year Recap Video | |
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Chatsworth Community Coordinating Council
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The Future Ready program nominated two Chatsworth High School seniors to be recognized at the Chatsworth Community Coordinating Council Youth of the Year Awards.
Honey C. and Mohammed Z. have both been recognized for their outstanding dedication to service and were celebrated by our staff, Donald Weissman, Adrienne Kentor, and their guardians.
Our members even received special honors from Councilmember John Lee, who was the MC of the night.
Congratulations Honey and Mohammed!
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Bridge to the Future (B2F) Program | |
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Bridge to the Future (B2F) celebrated their third cohortβs college graduation. These members were graduates from the Class of 2019, and out of 20 graduates, 14 were Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley Alumni! We were so excited to celebrate with them while getting to hear about where they are now and the degrees they have so deservedly earned.
Monserrath C., for example, was an alumnus of ours who studied Speech Pathology and graduated at the top of her B2F class with the honors of Summa Cum Laude.
Galilea M., another alumnus of ours, graduated early in 3.5 years earning two degrees in Psychology and Child and Adolescent Development.
These are only two of our members' success stories in their journey at CSUN. We could not be more proud!
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Thank you to our community partner, Tarzana Treatment Center, who facilitated talks with our members around mental health, social/emotional self awareness, and so much more. We are constantly striving to build up the next generation of responsible teens. | |
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Once a Club kid, always a Club kid π
Read more about BGCWV alumnus, Lexi Effron!
Calling all BGCWV alumni! Help the next generation of Club Kids reach Great Futures and join Alumni & Friends: Club Blue to make a difference for todayβs Club Kids.
Whether itβs been 5 years or 30 years since you were a Club member, we would love to reconnect with you! π² tinyurl.com/BGCWValumni
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Check out this past month's happenings: | | |
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STEPSS Program
Members at Cleveland High School celebrate completing the STEPSS program. Members that completed the program are now eligible to work or volunteer as summer YDPs and apply for a scholarship.
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Youth of the Month
We celebrated our Youth of the Month at Chatsworth High School, Lawrence, who has been super involved in Club programs as well as inviting new members to join. Congratulations Lawrence!
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Fun Fridays
We had a site Game Night for members and their friends. We had a great turn out, as well as a Smash Brothers tournament with two winners! An overall fun and successful day!
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Fine Arts
Wednesday is one of our favorite days at Blythe Elementary because it means Fine Arts with Coach Kat! This month, members have been drawing, painting, and even creating fun masks!
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As donors and members, we want to thank you for supporting Boys & Girls Club of the West Valley.
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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 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 | | |
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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 | |
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. | | | | |
