Category: Donor Thank you

Longtime Supporters Honored With Prestigious Awards

As part of the National Day of Philanthropy Celebrations in Santa Barbara County, the Association of Fundraising Professionals for Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, held their annual awards ceremony.  This ceremony honors the local Philanthropist of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Youth Philanthropist of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year and Professional Fundraiser of… Read more »

STEM Lab Refurbished Thanks to Local Women’s Group

Thanks to a generous donation from the Mexican Ladies Social Club, based in Santa Maria, the STEM lab at the Railroad Clubhouse recieved a much needed face lift and addition of new learning materials.  A paint job, new tables, more storage, and some great new STEM games, activity stations and other resources were also part… Read more »

Transformative Gift Recieved From Ag West Farm Credit

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce a generous $100,000 donation from Ag West Farm Credit to support safety and security upgrades at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria. This significant contribution will help fund critical renovations aimed at creating a safer, more secure environment for the hundreds of local… Read more »

A Fantasy Fall Ball to Support Our Kids

This year’s Winemakers Dinner was a Fantasy Fall Ball to remember! The event was held on Saturday, September 7, at the Paso Robles Events Center, which was transformed into a magical fairytale land for all to enjoy. Our delightful guests were treated to a gorgeous spread curated by Trumpet Vine Catering, withdelicious hors d’oeuvres to… Read more »

Board Member Receives National Award

Brooks Wise was surprised with a celebration of his service to the Boys & Girls Clubs with a luncheon awarding him a National Silver Medallion by representatives of the Coastal Area Council. Brooks has served on the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast for 25 years and has… Read more »

Back to School Means Back to School Shopping

With generous donations from Kohls of Santa Maria, Old Navy, and the Santa Maria Noontime Kiwanis, our Club Members from the Ron Estabillo Club in Guadalupe and the Railroad and Evans Park Clubs in Santa Maria were able to shop for new school clothes! With the help of staff or local volunteers, Club Members had… Read more »

School Supplies Donation from Planet Fitness

Through a national partnership with Planet Fitness, our Paso Robles and Santa Maria Club Members benefitted from a very generous donation of school supplies and backpacks just in time for the start of the new school year!  The Planet Fitness gyms in Atascadero, Paso Robles and Santa Maria asked their members to collect school supplies… Read more »

Kiwanis Club Donates to Support Sports Programs

Special thanks to Kiwanis Club of Santa Maria–Nightime Club for their generous donation to help support our sports programming.  We are so grateful that the proceeds they raise from their annual basketball tournament will help local kids access our basketball, flag football, and volleyball programs in Santa Maria and Guadalupe!

Guadalupe Kiwanis Continue Longtime Support of Our Clubs

For many, many years the Kiwanis Club of Guadalupe have extended their support to our Clubs in Guadalupe.  This support was so deep, that our newest Club in Guadalupe was named to honor their longtime member, Ron Estabillo.  For our recent Back A Youth night, Ron’s widow, Charlene was quick to let us know her… Read more »

Stollmeyer STEAM Challenge Participants Recieve Scholarships

The Stollmeyer STEAM Challenge is in its second year of funding programs for teens at our Clubs to prepare them for college and career.  Through participation in a series of workshops and activities focusing on all of the STEAM(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) attributes, teens have a chance to receive a $1000 scholarship.  Thanks… Read more »

Kids Helping Kids

Must! Charities is a generous partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast.  They operate a youth board and The Must! Youth Board has selected the Boys and Girls Club Flamson Clubhouse as the recipient for this year’s 2024 donation.  The Youth Board members each made a personal commitment to raise $500 to… Read more »

Support for the Annual Winemakers Dinner Starts Pouring In

ReMax Success Charities is a generous supporter of non profit organizations in the North SLO County. They donated $500 towards the Winemakers Dinner happening September 7 at the Paso Robles Event Center. They wish the Boys and Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast great success!

A Pot of Gold Under the Rainbow!

Our annual Spring Fundraiser in Santa Maria asked guests to “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” for a night of fun and philanthropy. Our supporters did not disappoint, and helped us find a pot of gold “somewhere over the rainbow” after an evening of drinks, food, silent and live auctions and a very special fund-a-need appeal… Read more »

Generous Grant Given by Central Coast Funds for Children

The Central Coast Funds for Children awarded our organization a generous grant to support our programs in our North SLO County Clubs.  We were invited to attend a grantees luncheon at the SLO Country Club where we were able to mingle and network with other non profit organizations (lots of great ideas for collaboration and… Read more »

Golden State Classic Car Club Provides Generous Donation

Special thanks to the  Golden State Classic Car Club for their recent donation to our kids!  Last year, their charitable giving amounted approximately $65,000 to local youth groups, service clubs and other organizations from proceeds of events. The car club tries to organize monthly social and recreational activities.  Their main fundraising activities include our GSCCC… Read more »

A Morning of Champions

Our Breakfast of Champions event was a delightful morning recognizing the donors, volunteers, staff and special friends who are committed to doing all they can to support youth on the Central Coast.  Held at the Madonna Inn, over 80 community members joined the celebration which was emceed by Wendy Thies Sell.  It was a wonderful… Read more »

Donating the Basics Helps the Shandon Club Grow

It’s amazing how sometimes the little things we take for granted, can make a huge difference!  The Shandon Club has been growing and only had a mini-fridge to store snacks and fresh foods for Club Members.  Club Diretor, Carina Ramirez, was unable to order fresh food from the SLO County Foodbank due to lack of… Read more »

Corvette Club Brings Santa to the Club

Santas Elves Make An Early Visit to Santa Maria

The annual First Responders Golf Tournament, organized by the Santa Maria Police Department, is a place for Santas elves to gather for a great cause!  First Responders from as far away as Paso Robles and Santa Barbara as well as local folks from Santa Maria and the 5 Cities, put together golf foursomes for a… Read more »

Triumph on Giving Tuesday: Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast Celebrates a Day of Generosity

In a world where compassion and giving take center stage, Giving Tuesday emerged as a global movement that encourages people to come together and support the causes they care about. This year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast experienced a wave of generosity on Giving Tuesday, as supporters rallied behind the organization’s… Read more »

Back A Youth Night Creates Fun for Youth and Adults Alike

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast hosted its 2nd Annual Back a Youth Night event at the Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles on Thursday, October 19. Around 45 Club Kids and 30 mentors participated in the three activities organized by the clubhouse staff, which included a fall art project, the Rain in… Read more »

Two New Community Leaders Join the Board

In order to be as successful as possible, the Board of Directors of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast has tapped two community leaders who are eager to be part of the growth and opportunities in front of the organization.  Gary Borjan, banking executive, and Michelle Wright, Veterinary Practice Manager for PETS Hospital… Read more »

4th Annual Crush it! Golf Tournament Was A Great Day on the Greens

Hunter Ranch Golf Club once again was the site of the Crush it! Golf Tournament to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast.  A total of 18 foursomes played the beautiful course along with enjoying breakfast burritos, complimentary margaritas, and a delicious taco bar after their play was done.  A 50/50 raffle and… Read more »

The Harvest Moon Was a Lovely Backdrop to Annual Winemakers Dinner

A beautiful night under the harvest moon was held at the Paso Robles Event Center to support the programs and services of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC).  Our annual Winemakers Dinner was presented by Zenaida Cellars along with additional sponsors Pacific Premier Bank, John E.D. Nicholson Attorney at Law, Oak… Read more »

Panda Cares Foundation Really Does!

We had a lot of fun when Panda Express came by the Railroad Clubhouse and fed us some yummy food, gave us awesome books and some fun Panda swag!  Thanks to the generosity of the Panda Cares Foundation, we regularly receive support for our youth events and activities. Panda Express will be donating food for… Read more »

Dining For Charities Makes Generous Donation

  We partnered with Dining for Charities earlier this year and the generosity of local restaurants and people who like to eat out came back to us in the form of a big check!  When people purchase restaurant gift cards through Diningforcharities.com–which they get at a discount–we recieved 15% of the purchase price.  James and… Read more »

Coast Hills Federal Credit Union on Board as Golf Tournament Sponsor

A team from Coast Hills Federal Credit Union stopped by the Railroad Clubhouse to drop off their sponsorship donation for our upcoming Crush it! Golf tournament in Paso Robles. Coast Hills has been a longtime supporter and sponsor of many of our special events and we couldn’t be happier to have their support for our… Read more »

Taco Bell Foundation Increases Funding

Taco Bell Foundation has been a supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs Mid Central Coast’s Career Launch program for teens since 2013 with an average donation of $10,000 annually. This year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast was granted $50,000 for Career Launch. Career Launch is an educational program specifically benefiting… Read more »

24th Annual Ag for Youth Golf Tournament Raises Important Funds for Summer Programs

For 24 years the last monday in July has been the day for the annual Ag for Youth Golf Tournament at the lovely Santa Maria Country Club.  The ag community, and other businesses and supporters come together for a fun day on the greens to help raise funds for our vital summer programs and all… Read more »

Youth Helping Youth

The students from Must! Charities Youth Board, did a fantastic job volunteering and raising funds for multiple nonprofits this year. Three of the students volunteered at Tom Maas and enjoyed interacting with our staff and students. The Youth Board selected the Tom Maas Clubhouse as one of the nonprofits they wanted to support as part… Read more »

Generous Donation Supports Mindful Movement

The Center Studio, a leading wellness center dedicated to promoting holistic health and well-being, donated monthly proceeds from their community education classes to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast. The donation aims to support the implementation and expansion of the Youthful Mindfulness Movement Program for Club kids, empowering children with essential tools… Read more »

BGCMCC Honored by Community Foundation of SLO

The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo County is celebrating their 25th Anniversary by hosting events throughout the county. They are awarding a total of $25,000 at each event to nonprofits who have made an exceptional difference in our community. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast was awarded $5,000 in unrestricted funds at their… Read more »

2nd Annual Celebration of Monthly Donors

Our organization welcomed our sustaining donors to the second annual Club 66 appreciation social at the beautiful “Flamingo Fields” of Malene Winery in the Edna Valley. Donors had the chance to mingle with Club staff, board members and community leaders while enjoying a perfect, sunny, day in wine country. Club 66 members are committed to… Read more »

Alumni Welcomed Back For An Evening at the Railroad Clubhouse

The Railroad Clubhouse welcomed alumni, young and old, back for an evening filled with games, food and memories. This event was hosted by the dedicated members of the Club’s Alumni Committee, who are thrilled to reconnect with former Club members and showcase the Club’s current programs. The Alumni Open House is a chance for former… Read more »

Albertsons Visits Club & Donates a “Big Check”

Executives from the Santa Maria Albertsons visited the Railroad Clubhouse to get a tour of the Club AND to donate $2500.00 to our kids! It was fun giving them all a behind the scenes look at the facility, let them know our plans for the future, and thank them, in person, for their support of… Read more »

It Was a Starry Starry Night for the Boys & Girls Clubs

Amid breathtaking views of the Santa Maria Valley and under beautiful skies, Santa Maria Valley community members–and even those from beyond the Valley–came out to support Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast at their 40th Annual Spring Fundraiser and Auction on April 15th at Dean Texeira’s CMT Ranch in Orcutt. Almost 200 people… Read more »

Warm Event for Donors Keeps Things Cozy and Fun

On March 23st, donors, board members, volunteers and other supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast gathered at Derby Wine Estates to honor local community members whose gifts have sustained the mission of Boys and Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast. The event was an opportunity for the Clubs to express gratitude… Read more »

Dignity Health Commits To Donating AED’S For All Club Sites

Thanks to a three-year commitment from Dignity Health, all the Club sites within the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast family will have new, state of the art Automated External Defibrillator–AED–units.  With health and safety being a priority for BGCMCC and Dignity Health, it is a perfect partnership that helps keep our Central… Read more »

Dining For Charities is An Easy Way to Help Local Kids

  Do you like to eat at local restaurants?  Do you want your money to help local kids?  Well, there’s a win-win way to do both thanks to the work of Dining For Charities. Through February, BGCMCC is the featured partner with this organization who pairs local restaurants with local non profits.  Visit the Dining… Read more »

SLO County Awards Clubs with Major Grant

After a competitive application and review process, San Luis Obispo County’s Department of Public Health awarded the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast $300,000 from funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These funds will enable the BGCMCC to decrease the number of youth in the county on waiting lists who need… Read more »

Holiday Celebration at Teen Center

Our Flamson Teen Center had a blast at our Holiday celebration on Wednesday December 21st. There was cookie decorating, door decorating, and they all enjoyed lots of yummy treats! Candy, cookies, chips, pizza, and hot cocoa just for a few examples. Our Teen Center has such generous families that donated over 15 pizzas! Our teens… Read more »

Donor Uses Influence to Increase Support for Our Clubs

PRG Investment and Management believes in investing in high growth areas in California while also showing the importance of investing in local non profits who help children and families.  Nick and Kathy Tompkins of NKT Commercial who have been a long-time personal supporters of the Boys & Girls Clubs have used their influences as region-wide… Read more »

Not Too Late to Make a Difference in 2022

With the holidays all around us, we hope everyone is focused on the hope and joy in our lives. Thankfully, both are plentiful at the Boys & Girls Club of Mid Central Coast. Our Clubs provide a lot of  good news for our Members.  Club kids on the Central Coast benefit from great programs like… Read more »

Spreading Holiday Cheer at the Paso Christmas Light Parade

We were very excited to be able to participate in the Christmas Light Parade again this year. We had a lot of fun decorating the float filled with lights, paper snowflakes, and ornaments. Although the weather was very wet and rainy we had a blast playing Christmas music, singing along and dancing. Our Members look… Read more »

A Jolly Surprise for the Shandon Members!

The Shandon Members screamed with excitement and joy as they were selected to take home a bike for Christmas! A big “thank you” was expressed as they pedaled their bike to the gate during pickup time.  We are so grateful for the generous donation from the employees of San Luis Garbage who purchased and assembled… Read more »

First Responders Become Santa For a Day

The City of Santa Maria First Responders played in the “Ugly Sweater Classic” at the Rancho Santa Maria Golf Club and turned it into a toy drive to benefit the kids in our Santa Maria Clubs.  Organized by Sargeant Daniel Rios with the Santa Maria Police Department, 40 golfers brought toys to the tournament, enjoyed… Read more »

46,515 Votes Awarded from Target Circle Members!

Boys and Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast recently participated in the Target Circle Awards Contest.  All members of Target Circle were invited to cast votes/points towards their favorite local non profit organization.  We received over 46,000 votes from local Target shoppers! The Target Corporation converts those votes into dollars and we were notified we… Read more »

Service for Change Provides Generous Donation from Toyota of Santa Maria

We are proud to partner with Toyota of Santa Maria as their first recipient of their new, Service for Change program.  Starting in September, they are picking a non profit organization and donating proceeds from their service department every month.  For their inaugural effort, they donated $10 for every alignment they did during the month… Read more »

22nd Annual Winemaker Dinner Was A Successful Night Under the Stars

A beautiful night under the stars–successfully avoiding the rain that covered everywhere else in the region– was held at the Paso Robles Event Center to support the programs and services of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast (BGCMCC).  Presented by Pear Valley Estate Wine along with additional sponsors Pacific Premier Bank, Rotary… Read more »

Toyota of Santa Maria Donating To Our Clubs!

Toyota of Santa Maria has generously agreed to donate proceeds of all tire alignments for the month of September to our Clubs!  As part of their new “Service for Change” program, they will pick a Community Partner every month and BGCMCC was the first partner chosen!  For every service performed each month a portion of… Read more »

A Great Day on the Greens at the 23rd Annual Ag for Youth Golf Tournament

The 23rd Annual Ag for Youth Golf Tournament was held at the Santa Maria Country Club and a fun time was had by all!  It was a beautiful day on the course for the shotgun start/scramble with 32 foursomes participating.  Sponsored by numerous agriculture-related businesses, regional banks, other local businesses, funds were raised through event… Read more »

A Monthly Gift Begins a Journey to a Great Future for Local Youth

Every day after school, our Clubs welcome Members into a safe, supportive and caring environment. From sports, games, reading, homework help and more, our staff works tirelessly to create the enriching Club experience we’re famous for while delivering on our mission to create Great Futures for our members.  During the summer months and over holiday… Read more »

Club 66 Members Give, So Our Clubs Can Plan

It takes all kinds of donations to keep the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast driving toward a better future for local youth, especially those who need us most. Volunteering, mentorship, one-time donations, and event sponsorships are just a few of the ways our community helps us support the future of our Clubs… Read more »

Community Partners do Whatever It Takes to Make Our Clubs Stronger

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast are grateful to our San Luis Opispo County Community Partners. Gina Fitzpatrick, CEO of the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce supported the grand opening of the Tom Maas Clubhouse in June with a Chamber ribbon cutting as part of the opening ceremonies. Pictured here with Gina… Read more »

May 2022 Key Performance Indicators

Thank you to our May Donors! Allison Cuevas Anita Shower Brigette Verdin Cesar Munoz City of Santa Maria Community Action Partnership Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County Dale W & Dennis V Gomer Daniel Rushing Dr. & Mrs. Tony and Ellen Pitrowski Dr. Joseph Batdorf Dutch Bros Foundation Fernando Ramos Fischer’s Fine Jewelry Gary… Read more »

Annual Auction and Gala Was a Tropical Success!

On April 9th, 150 of our best supporters and friends gathered at the Radisson Hotel in Santa Maria for our 40th annual Auction and Gala.  With the theme “An Evening in the Tropics” the event committee created an elegant, tropical paradise complete with floral tablescapes, fruity drinks, and music that transported attendees to the vacation… Read more »

April Key Performance Indicators

Thank you to our April Donors! Il Cortile Ana Santana Anita Shower Audrey Dodd Brenda Pardo Buffalo Wild Wings Foundation CA Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs California Community Foundation Cane’s Celena Madriz Chuck Merrill Clint Slaughter Comcast Financial Agency Corporation Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Conrad Stephens Conrad Stephens Dale W & Dennis V… Read more »

Feeling the Love from Raising Canes

Special thanks to the new Raising Cane’s Restaurant in Santa Maria and their staff for their support for our Clubs!  We received $1000 as part of the grand opening celebration of their new store in Santa Maria. Thanks especially to Tim Foreman (Restaurant Leader… pictured), Oscar Rembao (Area Leader of Marketing), for their decision to… Read more »

Paso Rotary Donates to the Future of Our Programs

  Understanding that a building is only as good as what’s contained within its walls, this month, the Paso Robles Rotary donated $3000 toward supplies and other essentials for our new Tom Maas Clubhouse. With a grand opening for the Tom Maas site later this spring, the Rotary’s generous gift will help make sure it… Read more »

January Key Performance Indicators

Thank you to our January Donors! Abraham Bautista Allison Cuevas Alora McNulty Brigette Verdin CyberGrants SPV, LLC Dale W & Dennis V Gomer Donna Gallison Elizabeth Aldana Erica Lopez Fernando Ramos Fischer’s Fine Jewelry Floyd Bland Frank McCoy Givinga Foundation, Inc. Guadalupe Salazar Helen Tomac Jacob Zambrano Jay Hardy Hardy Diagnostics John Joyner Josue Rojo… Read more »

Volunteer Kick Off Meeting Next Week!

A strategy/planning meeting for our 2022 Events will be held, via zoom, on February 2.  Anyone interested in sharing their time and talents to help plan and produce exciting “white glove” events that will engage and motivate our community to support the amazing work happening at Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is… Read more »

December 2021 Donors

Thank you to all of our December Donors.  We are so grateful for your support! Abraham BautistaAl Pie Del Cielo Ranch & VineyardAllison CuevasAlora McNultyAmerican Riviera BankAudacious FoundationBarbara MoreauBethel Evangelical Lutheran ChurchBrigette VerdinCoastal Crop Harvesting, Inc.Connie WiseDale W & Dennis V GomerDeborah HuntDick GoldsteinDr. & Mrs. Douglas AveryEat Sweet FarmsElizabeth AldanaEllen WhiteEnterprise Holdings FoundationErica LopezFernando… Read more »

The Stollmeyer Challenge Will Double Donations in 2022

Rick Stollmeyer sees the growth of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast as so vital to helping local kids succeed that he has agreed to match all donations, dollar for dollar, up to $300,000 in 2022! Stollmeyer is passionate about the importance of exposure to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math)… Read more »

Driving to the Future With Club 66

It takes all kinds of donations to keep the Boys and Girls Club of Mid Central Coast driving toward a better future for local youth, especially those who need us most. Volunteering, mentorship, one-time donations, and event sponsorships are just a few of the ways our community helps us support the future of our Club… Read more »

Holiday Fun at Our Clubs

Club Members Get Into the Holiday Spirit Up and Down the Central Coast The Holiday Spirit is alive and well at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast!  Thanks to the thoughtfulness of local community groups and donors, many of our Clubs were visited by Santa, Club members received presents and some lucky… Read more »

November 2021 Donors

Thank you to all of the donors for November!  We are grateful for your support. Mr. & Mrs. Tony Cossa Mr. Carlos Cortez Mr. Ernie Cuevas Mr. Nestor Frausto Mr. Rod Hallin Mrs. Dottie Lyons Ms. Brandi Garcia Ms. Margaret Larrabee Nadine Sullivan Pacific Imaging Management, LLC Patrick Chandler Rebecca McGuinness Richard Mason Roy and… Read more »

Generous Donation of Bikes for Club Kids

Thanks to an amazing outpouring of commitment to giving back to the community, Waste Connections built and donated 60 bikes to our Clubs, along with hundreds of other bikes to other organizations serving youth.  A select group of Club Members at all of our Club sites were selected to recieve one of the bikes–which came… Read more »

American Riviera Bank Kicks Off Giving Tuesday

We started GivingTuesday off in a BIG way with a very generous donation from American Riviera Bank! Steve Harding, Regional President and Heidi Cummings, VP shared their generosity with Alanna Andruszkiewicz, our Chief Philanthropy Officer at their Paso Robles Branch.  In lieu of a staff holiday party, employees of the Bank voted and chose Boys… Read more »

RE/MAX Success in Templeton Supports Sports and Healthy Lifestyles at North SLO Clubs

RE/MAX Success, based in Templeton, just donated $1000.00 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast to help support our sports and healthy lifestyles programming.  After completing a local fundraiser that generated $42,000, RE/MAX Success considered our Clubs as one of the first organizations they would pass the donations to.  Rebecca Repetto and Lorelai… Read more »

Generous Gift Kicks off Season of Giving

 Administrators for the estate of Annabella Reinhold surprised Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast with a gift Ms. Reinhold was kind enough to bequeath to us.  Ms. Reinhold passed away in August in Arroyo Grande and listed the Boys & Girls Clubs as one of her beneficiaries.  After a long and interesting life,… Read more »

New Annual Fund Manager Joins Our Team

After an exhaustive search, significant sales experience and local connections make for a winning candidate The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce the hiring of Daniel Rushing as the Annual Fund Manager for Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast.  In this role, Daniel will be responsible for… Read more »

October 2021 Donors

Thank you to all of the donors for October!  We are grateful for your support. 3G CNG Corporations AJ Cisney Alexander’s Contract Services, Inc. Bank of the Sierra Bob Villalobos Bruce White Community Action Partnership Community West Bank Cool Hand Luke’s County of San Luis Obispo Dept of Financial Protection & Innovation Dignity Health Double… Read more »

New Bikes Courtesy of a lot of Santa’s Helpers

Employees, their families, and community volunteers with Waste Connections spent a recent Saturday building 200 bikes they will donate to local youth-serving organizations.  Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast will receive 60 new bikes that we can distribute to our Club Members most in need of these great gifts.  Club staff transported the… Read more »

Thumbs Up for Loan Depot

Thanks to Loan Depot in Santa Maria, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast has more support for our programs for kids!  Kids and staff took a field trip to their new office at 2605 S. Miller Street to receive a donation of $1100.00 which Loan Depot raised during their “office warming” party. … Read more »

Golfers Dream Raffle Winner Announced

On November 1, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast did a Facebook Live drawing for the winner of the Lake Tahoe Deluxe Golf Get-A-Way for four.  Thanks to everyone who purchased a ticket!  We’re thrilled to announce that Dennis Gallagher is the winner of this wonderful prize. In addition to this drawing, we drew “winners”… Read more »

Feeling the Love from Northern SLO County

Two Recent Check Presentations Show Great Support of our Northern SLO County Programs Thank you to the Bank of the Sierra for their recent donation of $10,000 to our Club operations. This is an increase in funding from their 2020 gift and is a wonderful example of good partnerships improving outcomes for the kids we… Read more »

Longtime Board Member Honored as Philanthropist of the Year

Tim Murphy Honored by the Santa Barbara Foundation Congratulations are in order for Tim Murphy, a member of our Board of Directors for being honored by the Santa Barbara Foundation as their Philanthropist of the Year during the annual Celebrate Philanthropy! event in Santa Maria.  The Celebrate Philanthropy honor recognizes individuals, couples, or families who,… Read more »

Cuesta College Students Bake For Boys & Girls Clubs

It’s always a special treat when people make a special effort to raise money for our kids but when college students do it with an all day bake sale, their treats really ARE a treat!  Recently, a group of students at Cuesta College were asked to tackle a local problem with a creative solution.  This… Read more »

September 2021 Donors

Thank you to all of the donors for September!  We are grateful for your support. Jeanna Akey Renee Amaya Alanna Andruszkiewicz Ruby Arias Karla Arteaga – Flores Betteravia Farms Michael & Lori Bickel Pat Bland Bonita Packing Co, Inc Michael Boyer Shanay Brown Rob & Sandra Buchanan Leo Castillo Jayme Champagne CHC Coast Hills Credit… Read more »

Ford Motor Company Increases Support to Central Coast Clubs

The Ford Motor Company recently let us know that they would continue their annual support of our Clubs.  Even increasing their annual gift to $15,000.00.  The Ford Fund focuses their giving on programs that serve middle school aged youth, especially in areas that help with STEM education, job training, and leadership.  Since our programming hits… Read more »

August 2021 Donors

Thank you to all of our Donors for your generosity! Brigette VerdinElizabeth AldanaAbraham BautistaAbraham BautistaErica LopezErica MezaJacob ZambranoMayra BautistaMr. Carlos CortezMichael PatinoMiss Daisy PerezFernando RamosGuadalupe SalazarMiguel Torrez-FraustoLiset Vazquez-RiveraLidia AvilaAlexis CastilloUnited Way California Capital RegionTarget CorporationMary BoltonViolet CavenderAllison CuevasMr. Ernie CuevasMelissa GodinezAlora McNultyJosue RojoTarget CorporationNetwork for GoodMr. & Mrs. Bill LibbonMiss Signe ZollerKelsie PradoKathryn ScottMs. Brandi… Read more »

Swirls, Sips & Sunflowers Fundraiser Surpasses Goals for Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast!

Great food and great wine along with very generous supporters made Paso Robles Event a big success. Paso Robles, CA—September 17, 2021 – Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is thrilled with the success of their Swirls, Sips and Sunflowers fundraiser held Saturday, September 11 at the Paso Robles Event Center. This event … Read more »

Largest Single Gift in Club History Just Donated

Funding for the construction of the long-awaited Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles is now complete—the state of the art new facility to open in the Fall of 2022. Paso Robles, CA—September 9, 2021 – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast today announced the generous donation of $543,000.00 raised at the must!… Read more »

Back to School Time is Here!

Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast has seen a whirlwind of activity as our Club members get ready for in-person school once again!  Thanks to some of our generous and thoughtful supporters, many of our kids benefitted from a great shopping trip for school clothes, as well as a bounty of school supplies.  … Read more »

Ag for Youth Golf Tournament Raises over $130,000

On Monday, July 26, one hundred forty golfers braved the rain to compete in the Boys & Girls of Mid Central Coast Ag for Youth Golf Tournament at the Santa Maria Country Club.   Here is a list of the winners:   Maxco Pebble Beach Raffle: Ticket 166 Jim Peterson, Rob Stowasser, Dwight Beckdtrand, and… Read more »

July 2021 Donors

Thank you to all of our Donors for your generosity! Dennis Allen Ronald Asanen Dean Barbis Ray Beadle Windsor Bean Dwight Beckstrand Craig Bernard Dennis Bougher Michael Boyer Bovino Vineyards Sandra Brown Rob & Sandra Buchanan Ron & Mary Burk Frank Burrola California Giant, Inc. Cascade International Foods, Inc. Central Coast Community Energy Cleugh Coast… Read more »

June 2021 Donors

Thank you to all of our Donors for your Generosity! AG RX Elizabeth Aldana Alanna Andruszkiewicz Atascadero Elks Lodge #2734 Lidia Avila Mayra Bautista Abraham Bautista Esteban Benitez Mary Bolton Bovino Vineyards Jessica & Tim Byrne Alexis Castillo Violet Cavender Community Action Partnership Penny Coombs Corteva Agroscience Carlos Cortez Crosby Investment Group Allison Cuevas Ernie… Read more »