Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias

Thank you, Southern California Edison, for your generous $5,000 grant to support our DIY STEM program! 🚀🔬 Your contribution will empower our youth to explore, create, and innovate, paving the way for brighter futures.

🎉A huge shoutout to our incredible partners AT&T and Human-I-T for helping us bridge the digital divide in our community by donating 150 laptops to our BGCS members! 💻✨ Thanks to their generosity, our kids are heading back to school equipped and ready for success. These laptops will be instrumental in our Career Launch program which empowers our youth with the tools they need through career-based learning, future planning, mentorship, college applications, and more!

A special thank you to Annie Silva for the donation and Carri from Our Little Pizza Place for bringing her delicious pizzas and sharing her inspiring entrepreneurial journey with our members! 🍕 Carri, a former BGCS staff member, continues to uplift our community in so many ways. We are beyond grateful for this incredible day and the support from everyone involved. Together, we are building great futures! 💙
AT&T Our Little Pizza Place

All students should have the opportunity to start the school year off right. But unfortunately, the expense of new school supplies can often be a challenge for many California families. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Health Net for their Initiative to distribute free new backpacks at community events like our laptop + backpack giveaway to help students prepare for the upcoming school year.

Big thanks to Visalia Rawhide for the amazing tour of your facilities and for welcoming our Visalia-Gindick Club to your stadium! We had a blast getting a behind-the-scenes look at all the hard work that goes into making game day special. Huge shoutout to our awesome tour guides for their generosity and hospitality! ⚾️🙌

We’re thankful for the Taco Bell Foundation's support of our program, Career Launch, which provides youth with the skills, knowledge, and awareness they need to build great futures.

📚🌟 Our Visalia-Gindick Club members had an amazing day exploring the College of the Sequoias campus! 🏫✨ They toured the facilities, learned about the incredible programs COS offers, and got all their questions answered by our fantastic guide, Sadie. A big thank you to College of the Sequoias for this insightful experience! 🌠 We're excited to inspire our youth with opportunities for Great Futures!

🌟 Celebrating Boys & Girls Club Stories: Legends of BGC! 🌟 Today, we're honored to spotlight some incredible alumni: Igdaila, Mya, and Ernie. We’re sharing their story, showcasing how Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias shaped their journeys, helping them achieve their dreams and goals. From day one, our members inspire us endlessly. Here's to every Club kid who's ever walked through our doors — your impact fuels our mission every day. Once a Club kid, always a Club kid! 🚀💙

It’s National Boys & Girls Club Week! 💙 This is a very special time of the year for all Boys & Girls Clubs across the nation. We are excited to celebrate and share with you how we change lives in our communities over the course of this week. 🌟

This year's theme is centered around celebrating how young people ‘LEVEL UP!’ with Boys & Girls Clubs every day through our activities, programs, and dedicated staff. As one of the leading youth development organizations with over 160 years of experience, we are excited to showcase the ways in which we help young people grow and succeed. 👏

🌍✨ Our Strathmore Club members had a blast creating beautiful "Earth" globes from recycled materials! 🌿♻️ While having fun and getting creative, they also learned about pollution and how we can all help keep our planet clean! 🌱💚 Working together on these projects not only promotes environmental awareness but also builds social-emotional and artistic skills. We're so proud of our members! 🌟

🎉🌟 Join us in celebrating an incredible achievement! 🌟🎉

We are beyond proud to recognize our very first Woodlake Club member, Mya Cisneros Cabrera! Mya has completed an astounding 351 service hours with the Woodlake Boys & Girls Club and a total of 362 hours during her high school years. Her dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed—Mya was honored with the Connor-Pace Community Service Award by Woodlake High School. 🏅✨

Mya, your commitment and drive inspire us all. We are so proud to call you a Boys & Girls Club Alumni and can't wait to see what the future holds for you. Keep shining and making a difference! 💙 City of Woodlake

Stop the summer slide! 📚 Keep kids learning with these 5 tips: prioritize reading, embrace summer programs, enjoy educational trips, use tech wisely, and foster hands-on activities. Let's make this summer a season of growth and fun! 🌞✨
Boys & Girls Clubs of America


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For more details, visit [bgca.org] (https://www.bgca.org/news-stories/2024/June/5-ways-to-stop-the-summer-slide-and-help-kids-keep-learning)

🎉 Summer is here, and so are our amazing programs at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias! 🌟 Join us at our Teen Centers, with programs specially designed for ages 11-18. Dive into career exploration, get hands-on with STEM activities, hit the courts with our sports programs, and so much more! Don't miss out on a summer full of fun, learning, and new adventures. 🤩

Ready to sign up? Visit our website for more details and site director contact information. See you there! 💙

🎓✨ A huge congratulations to all of our amazing members who have graduated this year! 🌟 Whether you’re moving up from elementary, middle school, or finishing high school, we are so proud of your hard work and dedication.

To our high school seniors, you’ve been an inspiration and a joy to have with us. We’ll miss you dearly, but we’re excited to see the bright futures you’ll create. Remember, you’ll always be a part of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias family! 💙

🎉🎶 Check out the incredible life-sized mariachi guitar player piñata created by our talented members at the Strathmore Club! This masterpiece is more than just an art project—it's a symbol of teamwork, dedication, and the power of working together. From setting and completing goals to learning new skills, this club has truly come together to bring this vision to life. Art projects such as these provide social and emotional support for our members and we couldn't be prouder of the creativity and collaboration shown by these talented kids! 🎨👏

🌞✨ Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias this summer for an unforgettable experience! Our summer programs are designed to bridge the gap of learning loss, keep young minds enriched, and foster social connections. From exciting activities to educational opportunities, there's something for everyone. 🌟

Don't miss out! Visit our website to check out the registration page and find contact information and site-specific details for the club nearest you. Our directors have amazing plans in store, and we can't wait to share them with your kids. Let's make this summer the best one yet! ☀️🌈



www.bgcsequoias.org/registration

🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You 🌟
We are beyond grateful to the California Farmworker Foundation and Paragon Personnel for their incredible donation of $20,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias! 🙌 Your generosity and support empower us to continue our mission, providing a safe and nurturing environment for the youth in our community. Thank you for believing in our cause and standing with us. 💙✨

California Farmworker Foundation

We are thrilled to announce that Ross and our local community have donated over $8,400 to support our Power Hour Program at BGCS! This generous contribution will help our Club youth achieve academic success through homework help, enrichment activities, and by encouraging them to become life-long, self-directed learners.

A special thank you to the Visalia Ross Stores (Mooney Blvd. and Dinuba Blvd.) and the Tulare Ross Store for allowing us to connect with their staff and community members. We are so grateful for this continued partnership and congratulate Ross on their 10th anniversary of partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Together, we are making a lasting impact! 💙📚✨

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Ross Dress for Less

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made this year's Comix Fundraiser an incredible success! 🙌🎉

We had a fantastic night filled with amazing entertainment and a successful auction, all thanks to your support. Because of your generosity, we raised over $72,000 for the Tulare Boys & Girls Club! 🎨📚 These funds will go directly towards building great futures for our members. Your contributions truly make a difference, and we can't wait to do it again next year! 💙✨

Will Tiesiera Ford Inc San Joaquin Valley Homes AltSys Solar Inc. Tulare Sunrise Rotary Educational Employees Credit Union | EECU J.D. Heiskell and Company Land O'Lakes, Inc. AgWest Farm Credit ResCom PestControl Mid-Valley Pipe & Supply

🌟What an incredible day at our 10th Annual Fun Run 5K! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ We're overwhelmed with gratitude and so excited to announce that, thanks to our amazing community, generous donors, and dedicated volunteers, we raised $23,000! 🎉 Your support helps us continue making a positive impact in the lives of our youth in Strathmore. Thank you to every runner, family member, and guest who joined us – you truly made this day a success, especially the Community Action Team. Here's to more miles and smiles ahead! 🌈💙

🌟 A huge THANK YOU to all our incredible sponsors who joined us with energy and enthusiasm at this year’s event! It was great to see your teams in action and running with smiles. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Your generous support powers our mission and directly helps us support and uplift the Strathmore community. We're grateful for your commitment and had a blast alongside you. Here’s to more fun and making a difference together! 💙

Central Valley Auto Transport E.M. Tharp, INC Setton Farms Eagle Mountain Casino Family HealthCare Network Visalia Sequoia Lions Club Beneficial State Bank County of Tulare

🚨 Don't miss out on the action! 🚨 Join us for the COMIX silent auction starting May 1st at 12PM! Text "COMIX" to 71760 to register and bid on amazing items, all for a great cause! Even if you can't make it to the event, you can still support the Tulare Boys & Girls Club by participating online. We can’t wait for this year’s event! 💫

📚🌟 Exploring worlds through books with our Tulare members from Miss Elizabeth's Book Club at the library! 📖✨ From applying for library cards to diving into captivating stories, our kids had an amazing outing filled with learning and fun. Tulare Public Library

As we near the end of our sponsorship opportunity window, we want to encourage all sponsors and friends of the club to attend our upcoming fundraising event, COMIX, on Friday, May 3rd. 💙 Come enjoy a night of dinner, drinks, live and silent auctions, and entertainment from Jon Stetson, “America’s Master Mentalist”! We can’t wait to see you there. We are so grateful for your support of the Tulare Boys & Girls Club and the BGCS mission. For more information, visit our website: bgcsequoias.org/tularecomix - 😊 Let’s continue to build great futures together!

From classroom to farm, our Visalia Club members embarked on an unforgettable journey to Double J Dairy, diving deep into the world of agriculture! 🌾🐄 They witnessed firsthand the incredible process from feeding to milking, and even learned about renewable energy generation. Huge thanks to Jay te Velde for making this experience possible, bringing our tech-in-agriculture curriculum to life! 🚜✨

🎉✨Exciting times ahead as we celebrate the Grand Opening of our newest Teen Center in Hanford! 🏫💫 It was a day filled with joy and community spirit, with the Club staff, City of Hanford Officials, BGCS board members, and families from the community all joining us to mark this special occasion. From art to STEM to sports programs, there was something for everyone to enjoy. We're thrilled to start serving the incredible youth of Hanford! The City of Hanford, CA Ready to join the fun? Register to become a member now at bgcsequoias.org/registration. 🌟

Spent the day under the sun, lending a helping hand and a whole lot of heart! 🐎🌿 Our Woodlake Club teens dove into volunteering at Hacienda Happy Tails, soaking up knowledge about the animal rescue process and even mastering some gravel laying skills along the way. Grateful for these moments of growth and giving back! ⭐️

Thank you, Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation for helping us fuel the champions of the next generation! Because of partners like you, we can impact youth in our communities and encourage kids to thrive & compete. 💙

🎉 Join us for an unforgettable evening at COMIX hosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sequoias! 🌟 Mark your calendars for May 3rd at The Gardens in Tulare. Doors open at 5:30 PM, with dinner being served at 6:30 PM. Get ready for cocktails, dinner, live + silent auctions, and a mind-blowing performance by America's Master Mentalist, Jon Stetson! 🎩 All proceeds benefit Tulare Boys & Girls Club. We're thrilled and can't wait to see everyone there! 🙌 Sponsors and attendees, visit bgcsequoias.org/tularecomix for more details. Let's make a difference together! 💙💫