There's so much going on at the Club
Check out what's been happening at our Clubs Branches and sites across the Greater Sacramento region and Stockton!
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Big Day of Giving 2022
Save the Date: May 5, 2022
Mark your calendars to give where you live! When you make a Big Day of Giving donation you are making so much more than just a donation, you are making an impact for Club youth. From academic support to programs that build healthy habits, you are making Great Futures possible for Club youth!
bigdayofgiving.org/bgcsac
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Why mentoring matters
January 2022
Karina, a 7th grade Club member at our Raley Teen Center, confided in a staff member that she was having difficulties with a friend at school. She was upset about her friend’s actions and didn’t know what to do about the situation. Her Club mentor encouraged her to think about the lessons they were discussing during the Be A Star program, a social-emotional-based approach to address bullying, and helped her identify strategies for how to express her feelings. Karina worked up the confidence to talk with her friend about her behavior and told her how it made her feel. In the end, the two girls parted ways as friends, but Karina said that she would rather have friendships that were positive in her life. Club mentors are here to help youth build the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of their lives.
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Celebrating greatness through art
January 2022
Thursday afternoons at our Teichert Branch are a time to get creative during art class with Ms. Marisol. Club youth explore various art mediums and projects that tie into larger themes they are learning about during the month like our heroes, culturally significant holidays, and all the ways diversity makes us great. In January, Club kids painted portraits of Martin Luther King Jr. and put their unique touch on what his profound words mean to them. Kids also made their own dragons as a way to learn about and celebrate the Chinese New Year.
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Wrapping 2021 with a bow
December 2021
We are incredibly grateful for all our supporters who helped make this year's Holiday Season merry and bright for so many Club members and their families. From parties to crafting, sweet treats to games, December was a whirlwind of fun. Club youth received multiple Holiday presents! And 37 Club families were especially touched by the caring individuals and organizations who stepped up to provide special gifts for their whole family for the Holidays.
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California Water Service Commits $200,000
December 2021
California Water Service (Cal Water) is donating $200,000 to support Boys & Girls Club youth in Stockton! These funds will provide for a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) lab and program at the Club’s Sierra Vista site and at a second proposed Club location at Conway Homes. “At California Water Service Group, we are more than just a water provider, we are part of the communities we serve,” said Martin A. Kropelnicki, Cal Water President and CEO. “And, part of our commitment to our communities is to improve the lives of those who need support. I am pleased we are able to provide this contribution to the Boys & Girls Clubs in Stockton, which shares this commitment to help those in need.”
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Thanksgiving drive-thru provides a feast
November 2021
This year's Thanksgiving Drive-thru not only provided a feast for Club families but was a true representation of the power of community partnership. With support from the Sacramento Kings, Sacramento Sheriff's Department, and Raley's, we had nearly 400 turkeys to give away! Club families drove through the event to also pick up sides, desserts, and board games for the whole family to enjoy. A huge thank you to everyone who helped kick off the Holiday Season with so much fun!
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Celebrating Ms. Kim
November 2021
Teichert Club members surprised Ms. Kim and celebrated her 6 year anniversary as CEO! From high fives to songs and heartfelt notes, kids expressed how much they love Ms. Kim. The biggest thank you to you Ms. Kim for ALL you do!
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Sierra Vista Fall Festival Fun
October 2021
The Sierra Vista community came together for Halloween fun at the annual Fall Festival. In partnership with the Sierra Vista Resident Council, Club staff distributed a Taco Bell lunch, organized carnival games, and handed out prizes. Kids and their families had blast, and it was fun for the Club to be part of this annual tradition. Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln and Chris Rouppet, chief of staff for San Joaquin County, and Supervisor Miguel Villapudua, served as judges for the costume contest!
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Club Alum Kane Brown VIP treatment
October 2021
Award-winning singer and songwriter Kane Brown is one of the many impressive Boys & Girls Club Alumni who is giving back to youth across the country. Kane Brown selected 15 teens to join him at his concert at the Golden 1 Center in October for his Blessed & Free tour. Club teens and staff dined at Yard House to make the evening extra special before heading to the concert to enjoy the show from amazing seats. Thank you Kane Brown and Boys & Girls Clubs of America for making it all possible! This was a special experience that our teens will always remember!
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Shopping Spree with Cricket Wireless
October 2021
Nine Club members were recognized for their commitment to their schoolwork, leadership at the Club, and overall positive attitude as they were awarded Youth of the Month at our Teichert Branch! Even more exciting was a surprise shopping spree at Famous Footwear with our friends at Cricket Wireless! Each kid had the opportunity to shop with a Cricket Wireless employee to pick out a couple of pairs of new shoes. From rainbow light-up shoes to sporty Nikes, our Club members had a blast finding the perfect shoes. Thank you Cricket Wireless for helping us celebrate our amazing Club members!
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More than a video game tournament
September 2021
Samantha, a 6th grader at our North Laguna Branch, is a very competitive kid. She loves playing video games, especially in the Smash Bros Friday tournaments at the Club. Samantha is easily the best player and definitely enjoys winning. But she makes sure that she wins graciously and does everything she can to make sure that the other Club members feel good about their own skills. Samantha also helps the younger kids with the game and she tries to help her peers get better by teaching them the special tips and tricks she knows. And if she does lose a game, she congratulates her opponent and cheers on the other kids still left in the tournament. These small moments of caring and leadership add up to great impact for Samantha and her friends at the Club.
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A new look thanks to Lowe's Heroes
August 2021
Just in time for the new school year, the floors at our Teichert Branch got a much-needed update. A team of 14 Lowe's associates, managers, and professional installers from 7 different stores swooped in and got to work replacing worn-out carpet with brand new carpet and luxury vinyl in our games room, classrooms, library, and computer lab - over 6,000 square feet! "It's just amazing! I can't wait to have our Club kids come back to a brand-new looking Clubhouse," exclaimed CEO Kimberly Key. "Everyone from Lowe's has been great to work with. The transformation of our space is stunning. We are so incredibly grateful!"
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Sactown court of dreams
August 2021
Sacramento Kings rookies came out to our Raley Teen Center to give the freshly renovated basketball court a try. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to repair, refinish, and restripe our gym floor so it's ready for a new school year of basketball and fun! A huge thank you to the LISC/ESPN Home Court Program and Miyamoto International for supporting this exciting project. Not only is our new basketball court beautiful, but it also reflects the pride our teens have for our Raley Teen Center and the Greater Sacramento community.
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Back 2 School Bash
July 2021
We had a blast at our Back 2 School event at our Sierra Vista Club in Stockton - playing games, filling up backpacks full of school supplies, and providing a Taco Bell meal. This event is not only an important part of setting kids up for a successful school year, this year's event was the culminating project of our Bank of America Student Leader interns. We're looking forward to seeing Club youth back in the classroom and not just having a good school year, but a great one!
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Summer Under the Sea
July 2021
Summer is all about making new friends, playing, and having fun. And at the Boys & Girls Club, that's exactly what we do! This year, Club staff supported summer school at two elementary school campuses in Sacramento, providing kids the opportunity to learn while having fun with STEM projects, art, and outdoor games. We had a blast! One parent commented, "the best part was the excitement of my daughter. She comes home with a new story to tell me about summer camp every day. Thank you!"