News & Events

The coming months are going to be fun and busy with the opening of three new Club branches that have been in the works for the past couple of years– Sierra Vista Branch in Stockton, Rancho Cordova Youth Center, and our Woodland Branch! Combined, these new facilities will serve 500 additional Club kids and teens each year, with hundreds more youth supported through outreach programs. With greater access to high-quality afterschool programs, youth in these communities are better able to get homework help as needed, play sports, and plan for their futures in a safe, supportive environment.

Watch a sneak peek of the finishing touches on the Woodland Branch outdoor sports court!

Ms. Kim was awarded the Nonprofit Executive of the Year Award at the Sacramento Business Journal Corporate Citizenship Awards on April 28th! BGCSAC Board members, staff, and a full ballroom of Sacramento community leaders all helped celebrate Ms. Kim as she received this incredibly deserving honor. In the Sacramento Business Journal Ms. Kim shares, "I have been involved with the Boys & Girls Club movement for over 17 years. I was hooked after my very first visit and I haven't left since."

Our saying at the Boys & Girls Club, whatever it takes, doesn't just apply to our programs after school. In an effort to make sure that our most at-risk Stockton youth and families have what they need over the weekend, the Boys & Girls Club distributes nonperishable food and snack boxes each week. With the support of the City of Stockton, every Thursday and Friday 325 Club youth, families, and Sierra Vista housing residents receive a Club Connect Kit that includes meals for the weekend, snack bags, and school supplies. Included with each delivery are health resources, masks, and hand sanitizer for the whole family. We are thrilled to be able to come together as a community to make sure Club youth, families, and residents are not going hungry.

We had a blast celebrating Earth Day with a fair to appreciate nature, sustainable practices, and conservation. Club youth enjoyed plant-based food, games, and music, and participated in earth-day activities with non-profits and local businesses championing the environment. Kids also had the opportunity to meet and learn about rescued wildlife. It was a beautiful spring day to spend time together outdoors! A special thank you to Jaws & Paws for organizing an amazing celebration!

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!

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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.

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.

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.

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.”

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.