News & Events

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.

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!"

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.

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!

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!"

June 10, 2021

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Broke Ball 2021: Tuxedos & Takeout a success! For 25 years, Broke Ball, our only fundraising event of the year, raises critical support to ensure that Club youth have access to the resources they are counting on at home as well as when they return to the Club, including academic support; mentoring, and positive role models; health and fitness programs; career and college counseling; and a safe place to be themselves.

May 2021

Our first in-person program at our Sierra Vista - Stockton Club is called Rise & Row Together! In partnership with Dignity Health and Delta Sculling Center, 25 Stockton youth are learning the fundamentals of rowing. This program is also a key part of how Club youth are learning healthy habits such as eating healthy foods, reducing stress through exercise, and having fun by getting active. This program is just one example of the impact our Stockton community can make for keeping youth healthy and happy!

May 6, 2021

We are incredibly grateful to all of our Big Day of Giving champions who are making sure that Club kids have what they need to be successful in school and beyond. From homework help to healthy habits, STEM projects to 21st Century skill-building, Club kids are thankful for all the programs that help them learn and grow. And your support makes these programs possible. Raising $17,800 in 24 hours is not only a huge accomplishment, it makes Great Futures possible!