Month: December 2024

Teens Serve Seniors This Holiday Season

Thanks to the generous donations of community supporters and staff, our Keystone Club was able to gift all the items on the wish list for our Christmas Gift Drive for the elderly at the Marian Extended Care Center in Santa Maria. Members helped wrap the presents during one our Keystone meetings and helped personally deliver… Read more »

Shandon Club Donations!

The Shandon Club is tremendously excited and grateful to share the two recent donations that the club has received. Jane and Steve Sinton are two lovely Shandon Alumni who have kindly taken the time to visit our Site and be a part of this contribution. With their help, we were able to purchase many new… Read more »

Christmas “Cruises” by Evans Park Clubhouse

The Viejitos Car Club from Santa Maria “cruised by” the Evans Park Clubhouse to create an amazing Christmas Party! The Car Club members generously donated toys, bikes and scooters. All of our Members were so lucky to be gifted this holiday season.   Also grateful for the staff that helped decorate and set up to have… Read more »

Santa Makes a Special Appearance

Thanks to our friends at the Santa Maria Corvette Club, Santa made a special visit with LOTS of toys for the Members of our Railroad Clubhouse!  With a present for every child, the Club members were beside themselves with excitement to recieve their gift and get to hug Santa!

Annual National Youth Arts Exhibit Showcases Budding Artists

Local youth artists will be showcased and celebrated at an exhibition featuring fine art created by Members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast beginning December 13th at the Santa Maria Town Center Mall.  Every year, BGCMCC offers the National Fine Arts Program at all of its Club sites on the Central… Read more »

Shining Our Light in the Community

The annual “Parade of Lights” in Santa Maria was a wonderful opportunity to showcase our Clubs, our Club Members and our amazing staff!  We created a winning float (2nd Place for Youth Organization) with the hardwork and dedication of a lot of staff and Club Members. It’s a night our kids look forward to every… Read more »

Continuous Training Improves Our Leadership

Meghan Harris, our Chief Operation Officer for North SLO Clubs has been part of a 3 year program training COO’s of Boys & Girls Clubs throughout the country.  She recently completed her course with a final session of training known as the “Playmakers Conferene.” Their day began with an inspiring session led by Stacy Blackmon,… Read more »

A Season to Remember: Target and Paso Robles Police Department Team Up for Local Kids

In a heartwarming collaboration, Target and the Paso Robles Police Department hosted an unforgettable evening for 15 Boys & Girls Club Members in Paso Robles. The night began with a delicious pizza dinner at the police station, where the kids got a chance to connect with local officers in a fun and friendly setting. But… Read more »

Shop With A Cop Makes Holiday Dreams Come True

The holiday spirit is alive and well as the Santa Maria Police Department partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast to bring joy to local children through the upcoming “Shop with a Cop” event. Taking place on Wednesday, December 13, 2024, this heartwarming event will treat 50 Club members from the… Read more »

Santa’s Coming!

With Christmas around the corner, the Shandon members have been having a winter blast with off-campus trips, decorating our space, arts & crafts, and even gardening to prepare for winter break! Our off-campus trips have consisted of visiting our local Shandon Library. Fun activities that Mrs. Joey has had for our Members are getting to… Read more »

Executive Staff Take Their Referee Skills to State

Roberto Rodriguez, our Chief Operating Officer for Santa Barbara County and Ernie Cuevas, our Director of Healthy Lifestyles, were recently honored to serve as referees for the California State CIF semi-finals football game between Coalinga High School and Highland High School.  As members of the Los Padres Football Officials Association, they had to meet criteria… Read more »