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We love celebrating this special time of year. Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica is grateful to our toy drive partners, holiday party volunteers, donors, and corporate supporters who…
This year, we partnered with ThursdayNights, a networking and community-building organization, to create opportunities for kids. ThursdayNights connects founders, funders, and entrepreneurs around a shared commitment to innovation and philanthropy.…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Media Contact Brynja Seagren, CEO 310.361.8500 x207 BONES HYLAND TEAMS UP WITH BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA MONICA…
By: Brynja Seagren The LA84 Foundation, recently released their 2024 Play Equity Report, a comprehensive study that highlights the importance of our work to create access to healthy lifestyles for…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Media Contact Brynja Seagren, CEO 310.361.8500 x207 67TH ANNUAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SANTA MONICA BIDDY BASKETBALL LEAGUE…
Our Junior Youth of the Year program is a new offering designed to increase access to Boys & Girls Clubs of America's most prestigious leadership program! Through Youth of the…
A partnership between our Mar Vista Gardens Club and Foley & Lardner LLP has ignited an interest in law among our teen members. The six-week Street Law Program has given…
Our John Adams Middle School Boys & Girls Club partners with the Santa Monica Police Department LEAD program to empower members with the skills and relationships they need to tackle…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Media Contact Brynja Seagren, CEO 310.361.8500 x207 TWO-TIME NBA ALL-STAR AND SANTA MONICA NATIVE PARTNERS WITH NONPROFIT TO MAKE…
Sports are a powerful avenue for youth development for kids helping them learn to lead, grow as individuals, and prepare for their big futures. We're registering for our middle school…
We're partnering with Cirque du Soleil KOOZA to offer a friends and family discount on tickets for upcoming shows! When: Shows run from October 19 – January 5 Where: Under…
By: Brynja Seagren As we welcome kids back into our Clubs this fall, I’m reflecting on the trust our families have in us. It’s trust we’ve earned and trust we…
Every Friday, at the Jack and Cindy Jones Youth Center at Mar Vista Gardens Boys & Girls Club, a group of eager members descend on the vibrant Butterfly Garden wearing…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Media Contact Brynja Seagren, CEO 310.361.8500 x207 LOCAL NONPROFIT HOSTS INAUGURAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT AT BRAEMAR COUNTRY CLUB Community…
LETTER FROM THE CEO Back-to-school season is my favorite time in our Clubs. The energy and excitement of going back to school is unparalleled. It’s a milestone to celebrate—whether it’s…
Robert (Bob) Sullivan was a Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Board Member and an important member of our community for over 50 years. He will be deeply missed.…
Attend an upcoming LA Galaxy game and support our mission! Our partners at the LA Galaxy are generously donating $5 from every ticket sold to Boys & Girls Clubs of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Media Contact Brynja Seagren, CEO 310.361.8500 x207 LOCAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB MEMBERS LEARN FOUNDATIONAL PERSONAL FINANCE CONCEPTS STARTING…
By: Brynja Seagren, CEO When I think of my childhood, I remember summers spent at the pool and my many years on the swim team. To this day, those memories…
Business Club at JAMS Branch Financial literacy is a critically important skill—for people of all ages. Recent statistics shine a spotlight on the effects of gaps in financial literacy, especially…
Over 300 friends and supporters gathered on Friday, May 17 at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica to celebrate Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica’s 80th Anniversary. We…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Media Contact Brynja Seagren, CEO 310.361.8500 x207 3rd ANNUAL KINDNESS-THEMED CARNIVAL PROMOTES ANTI-BULLYING TO THOUSANDS OF LA YOUTH AHEAD OF…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Media Contact Brynja Seagren, CEO 310.361.8500 x207 LOCAL TEEN REACHES FINAL ROUND OF STATEWIDE LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, AND EXCELLENCE COMPETITION,…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Media Contact Brynja Seagren, CEO 310.361.8500 x207 Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Announces Plans for a New…
From left to right: Gloria, Yale, Mylan and Ola’Nike. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica is thrilled to announce our 48th Annual Youth of the Year Candidates! Youth of…
Mar Vista Gardens Branch teen’s film selected as art & technology winner by Boys & Girls Clubs of America SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Boys & Girls Clubs of America recently…
Our 1st Annual Great Futures Breakfast was such an inspirational success. Check out photos from the event at the Riviera Country Club below, including our Master of Ceremonies, Deb…
Our Mar Vista Gardens Steppers submitted this video to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to be considered to perform at the National Conference in Chicago. We are so proud…
Our awesome L.I.T. members from our Saint Anne School & Main Branches volunteered at the VA Hospital in West Los Angeles for their annual Valentine’s Day party and dance. However…
On December 11th, Canyon Capital came out and brought a winter wonderland with them -complete with an In-N-Out truck and a dance contest! Our kids got to participate in fun…
On Sunday, December 7, 2014 some of our Club kids got the opportunity to attend the UCLA vs San Diego, Men's NCAA basketball game. Members from Saint Anne School, Mar…
