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Community Connections

Creating a support network for youth with our partners

Focusing on the needs of youth within the Sacramento region is our first priority. Our community partners make it possible to extend our resources and make a greater impact.  Here are a few resources we recommend:
 

Our Community Partners

  • Learn more about our national organization, Boys & Girls Clubs of America

  • Youthlinksac.org offers COVID-19 specific resources for families, including high need areas of relief such as childcare, food relief, unemployment, and other assistance programs available in Sacramento.

  • We are proud of our close partnership with the City of Sacramento, which has allowed us to bring Club programs to neighborhoods in need. The Club is active in the Mayor's Gang Prevention Task Force. The Club has also worked closely with City Council Members Angelique Ashby and Larry Carr to bring Club programs to their respective districts.

  • We are proud of our long partnership with Sacramento City Unified School District. Click here for resources and information from the district's Youth Development Department

  • We are proud of our partnership with Sacramento County Office of Education, and that we have a club located on the campus of E.L. Hickey. Click here for more information about SCOE community schools and programs.

  • PAL provides funding for our Friday Night D4 Live basketball program at our Raley Teen Center. Check out some other resources offered by Sacramento Police Athletic League.

  • Sacramento SAL hosts a weekly basketball program at our Teichert Branch. We also work closely with deputies from the Department's Youth Services Department, and they mentor our Club Members and hang out at The Club twice a week.

  • We have worked closely with Twin Rivers Unified School District over the last decade, providing after school programs at some of their campuses. Click here for more information on the district's after school program services.


Resources for Teens

  • Get help paying for college and explore the college financial aid process.

  • Take control of your learning by working on the skills you choose at your own pace with free online courses. This is a great tool for homework help and test prep too.

  • An interactive website specifically for teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of America

  • Every year, the Bank of America Student Leaders program connects 225 community-minded high school juniors and seniors to employment, skills development and service. They’re awarded paid summer internships with local nonprofits such as Habitat for Humanity and Boys and Girls Clubs of America and participate in a national leadership summit in Washington, D.C.

  • The Summer at City Hall program is a collaboration between the City of Sacramento, Sacramento City Unified School District,Twin Rivers School District, Natomas Unified School District, and WayUp Sacramento. The program is open to all incoming high school juniors and seniors. Program provides 5 high school credits and a $300 stipend upon completion.

  • WEAVE is the primary provider of crisis intervention services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Sacramento County.

  • Wind Youth Services provides supportive services and opportunities to youth experiencing homelessness as they pursue self-determined lives of stability and independence.

  • A great resource from the City of Sacramento for teens looking to volunteer and get involved in their community.


Links for Kids

  • Kids can catch up on current events with news stories written just for children. Started by a San Francisco mom, DOGOnews is a great resource for homework, projects and curious minds

  • Harness your kids eco-enthusiasm with green-themed games and articles. This Canadian website is the perfect compliment to the elementary school curriculum and the Take Action section will help your kids make a real impact on the environment.

  • Kids won’t even realize they’re practicing math and reading skills while playing these games. Funbrain offers great games, books and comics for grade school aged kids and guilt-free distraction for their parents.

  • This is a great site to visit with your kids for fun and creative activities to do together. Older kids will also have fun browsing the great selection of crafts, recipes, science experiments, magic tricks, games, jokes and trivia. Save it for a rainy day.

  • The Sacramento County Library is an amazing resource for kids, teens, and families. This site has links to additional educational resources. Check out the library's community events!

  • Your go-to site for all things science and science fair. There’s so much great information on Science Bob on science experiments and research methods that you almost won’t need to help at all. Almost.

  • This is the site for early readers still trying to get a grasp on phonics. It offers a complete program of reading games and tools to compliment the school curriculum.

Our Impact For the 2021-22 school year

  • Club Members and Youth Served

    4,412

  • Sessions of homework help

    1,478

  • Hours of programs focusing on Health & Life Skills

    789

  • Hours of programs focusing on Character & Leadership

    427

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