Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles

This summer, help kids unlock their dreams! Your gift provides music programs, art supplies, safe transportation to field trips, and so much more. Donate today and empower young minds to learn, explore, achieve, and dream! To get started, text "BGCSummer" to 44-321 or visit bgcmla.org/waystogive for more ways to make an impact. #CorporateSocialResponsibility #DreamBuildersSummer #youthempowerment

Venice STEM is expanding! 🌱 From engineering marvels to flourishing gardens, club members are thriving at our temporary home at Venice Methodist Church! Stay tuned on our transition back to the Club for Fall.  If you'd like to help expedite our safe return to our home Club, text "BGCSUMMER" to 44-321 to donate!

The smiles on their faces say it all. A huge thank you to the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)  volunteers for their time, energy, and for making such a positive impact on our kids during Sports Day! From epic tug-of-war battles (turns out, these kids are stronger than we thought!) to creating colorful cheer signs, the energy was contagious. But beyond the fun, these positive interactions with LCLD volunteers hold immense value. They serve as inspiring role models, bridging the gap between what our Club members dream of and what they can achieve.  #socialimpact #communityengagement #youthempowerment

Last week, teen Club members from our Watts/Willowbrook and Venice sites experienced immersive music programming, roundtable panels, and interactive workshops at the SiriusXM Studio. They even got a surprise performance from talented artist Kalan.frfr! 🤯 THANK YOU, SiriusXM, Pandora, and Cricket Wireless, for your generous support. These donations and opportunities help make music education accessible and keep our communities' love for the arts thriving. A big thank you to DJ Hed for kickstarting this partnership! 💙 #workforcereadiness #youthempowerment #musiceducation #partnership

Our latest Club Updates newsletter is here! Discover how your support fueled incredible experiences for Los Angeles youth last month. From learning the electrifying rhythms of cumbia to meeting tennis royalty – these incredible Club experiences are all thanks to YOU, our community! #communityimpact #donors #youthempowerment

Our team recently completed a week of intensive training to become the BEST mentors, leaders, and role models for our club members this summer. Through workshops and activities, we focused on: 💙 Effective guidance for all our young participants. 💙 Leading with kindness and compassion. 💙 Creating a safe and inclusive space for everyone to express themselves freely. We're fully committed to providing an exceptional summer experience for our club members, filled with learning, growth, and endless fun! A big shout out to our presenters: Brian Stolz, Jeffrey Miller, Elena Aries, Giovanni Garbutt, Social & Emotional Wellness Initiative, Alejandra (Purple) Liera, and Michelle Gomez. This training wouldn't be possible without our incredible PD committee: Veronica Jimenez, Michelle Gomez, Laura Ochoa, Alejandra (Purple) Liera, and Jocelyn Cortes. #professionaldevelopment #training #youthempowerment #upskilling

Meeting legends help youth see the greatness within themselves! ✨ International tennis icon Stan Smith paid a surprise visit to the Challengers Club, sharing invaluable advice and support as they grow in confidence in their abilities. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the USTA Foundation for their ongoing partnership and backing of our Tennis Academy program. With their support, doors to the tennis world continually open for our club members, fostering growth, passion, and opportunity! #youthempowerment #tennis

We don’t get to choose our start in life. The circumstances in which we are born into are not in our control. The starting points for children can vary vastly, with some being born into built-in privilege and opportunity, while others born into poverty or other significant circumstances from the start. But last night’s Boys & Girls Clubs of America “Pacific Youth of the Year” gala was a powerful reminder that with the right nurturing, guidance, and resources, all children and youths can reach their full potential. 17 youth candidates from across the Pacific region, coming from states like California and Utah and military bases located as far as Singapore, gave voice to their lived experiences. They bravely shared a range of challenging childhood experiences, from navigating the foster care system due to having a parent with schizophrenia to coping with the absence of a military parent during key life moments. As I reflect on my own upbringing as a latchkey kid of hardworking first-generation immigrant parents, I realize how easily my path could have gone sideways. I didn’t go to a Boys and Girls Club where I could get tutoring, play sports, or take up music afterschool. Instead, I was coming home alone, heating up a can of spaghetti O’s, and doing homework in front of the TV. And somehow, I turned out okay. We cannot simply leave it to chance for our children and youths to develop resilience and grow into thriving adults. This is why I, along with many dedicated individuals, serve on the board of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles. Each of our clubs invests in the great futures of our youths, and last night’s college-bound candidates represent the ROI for our society. P.S. Grateful to the many sponsors and supporters like Toyota Motor Corporation | Kohl's | Panda Restaurant Group, and Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner, our incredible emcee! _________ Were you a club kid? #socialimpact #publicaffairs #ShastaAdvisory

Congratulations to our very own Luz Alvarado! 🙌 Her commitment to providing incredible programs in #youthempowerment and #education was acknowledged at the 14th Annual Wave Awards hosted by the Venice Chamber of Commerce. We take immense pride in Luz representing excellence in programming through her work with BGCMLA and the Venice Club! Learn more at the event below!