In the News
KCOY/KEYT News featured our efforts to maintain services to all youth that need us as the pandemic continues to spread. Thanks to Patricia Martellotti and KCOY/KEYT for covering this important news story and keeping the community informed about our services and our goal of providing safe places for young people to thrive.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast to Host "Kids Only" Covid 19 Vaccine Clinics Through January 2022
Beginning November 10th, clinics will be held every Wednesday and Friday at the Railroad Clubhouse.
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mid Central Coast starts program in Creston thanks to investor
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast opens 14th Club in Creston to the delight of parents, teachers and kids in this rural, underserved area.
These are crazy times, that’s for sure. We’ve been doing Q&As with local businesses to…
Martin Luther King Jr Appreciated at Railroad Club
Club Members at our Railroad Club have been learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a few different learning opportunities over the course of
New Club Opens in Creston
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce an important partnership with Creston Elementary School to provide top notch after
Winter Sessions Provide Excellent Childcare During Holiday Break
Throughout the Central Coast, Club sites have been offering winter sessions for Club Members during the school break. Parents and kids are benefiting from these
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Irma Espinosa
Irma was chosen to be our staff of the month for November. Her passion for helping the members and parents is what makes her shine
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Shantal Castro
Shantal has been employed with the Boys & Girls Clubs for the past 3 years, 2 of those years at our McKenzie site. Shantal will
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
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
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Angela Ramirez
Angela has been at the Shandon site for about 4 months now. Despite her limited time at the club she has shown great perseverance and
Rotary Club Spends Holiday Afternoon at Railroad Club
Members of the Orcutt Rotary, led by long time Club donor and supporter Bob Ogden, came to the Railroad Club to share some holiday time
Anime Program Comes to Evans Park
Members of our Evans Park Club launched an Anime Program with the help of staff from the Santa Maria Public Library. In this program, they
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
Flamson Club Kids Give Back
Club kids at the Flamson site in Paso Robles, spent their time putting together hygiene kits for local people experiencing homelessness. In partnership with CAPSLO
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
Quality Childcare Available During Winter Break
Thanks to our partnership with the Guadalupe School District we will offer all day programming at our Mary Buren Club Site during the entire Winter Break.
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
Flamson Club Spreads Holiday Cheer
Club Members and Staff from the Flamson Club in Paso Robles, built an amazing float and were joyful participants in the City’s annual Holiday Parade
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
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
BGCMCC Voted Best Place to Work
For the 2nd year in a row, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast was voted “Best Place to Work” by the Pacific Business
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
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 &
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Elisia Estrada
Elisia has been a part of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast-Mary Buren for about a year. Elisia brings in her knowledge of
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Bricedia Rodriguez
Briceida has been with the Shandon site for about half a year. She is a hard worker and dedicated to the organization’s mission and goals.
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Brigette Verdin
Brigette has been with the Boys & Girls Club for 2 years. She is at our Oakley School Site. She does an outstanding job, especially
Quality All Day Care When Parents Need It
School holidays don’t always mean a day off for parents. We live the Boys & Girls Clubs motto: “When Schools are Out, Clubs Are In”
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
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
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
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
Club Programs Offer a Little Bit of Everything
Up and down the Central Coast our 13 Clubs are offering programs as diverse as their communities and their Members. From the arts, to STEM
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
Tom Maas Building and Other Capital Projects Keep Making Progress
The construction of Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles is well under way! The state -of-the-art Club has had steady activity since breaking ground in
Torch Club Members Continue Doing Good for the Community
Torch Club members in Santa Maria have been busy serving their community. They recently completed their second park clean up activity spending an afternoon collecting
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
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Veronica Ayon
Veronica Ayon – Veronica is the North SLO Rover. Veronica is extremely helpful and willing to jump in wherever she is needed. She always comes
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Lupe Uvalle
Lupe is hard working and a dedicated staff to our members. Lupe literally spends the entire day with our members at Mary Buren. During the
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Jordann Aragon
Jordann is known for having fun, being friendly, and an outgoing attitude with the members. Jordann has taken on many tasks here at the Club.
Pumpkin Partnership with Toyota of Santa Maria
Club Members from our newest Club at Bill Libbon Elementary School were asked by Toyota of Santa Maria to contribute decorated pumpkins to their car
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.
Lots of SMART Girls in Paso Robles
The SMART Girls program at the Flamson Club has been exploring the arts and self expression. Members of this program have recently worked on self
Paso Robles Programs in Full Swing
With Fall programming well under way, the Club Members at the Flamson Club have been exploring nutrition, physical fitness and anti-bullying education. In partnership with
Mina Donkor Joins Leadership Team as New Area Director
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce the hiring of Mina Donkor as Area Director to lead all activities
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
YDP of the Month – Yasmin Rodriguez-Villavincencio
Yasmin has been with the BGC movement for a little under a year, and has already made a great impact with her leadership style and
YDP of the Month – Denise Pitacua
Denise has been with us in Guadalupe for about 10 months. She started at Mary Buren while we were in distance learning. She was a
YDP of the Month – Miguel Torres-Frausto
Miguel has been with the Boys & Girls Club for 9 years. He is our Club Director at Oakley Elementary where he has built a
Latino Heritage Month is Underway!
Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans past and present. While it’s a monthlong celebration, it
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 &
In-Person Basketball Registration
On Thursday, September 16th, families that need access to computers or an internet connection to sign up their children in our much-loved basketball program, can
Community Service Under Way at Railroad Club
Members of the Torch Club at the Railroad Club site spent their afternoon helping to make their community and neighborhood better. As a group, Torch
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
Robert Bruce School-Based Site Is Full STEAM Ahead this Fall
The 5th and 6th graders at Robert Bruce did a STEAM activity where they were split into groups and only given 200 wooden popsicle sticks
SMART Girls Get Cooking at Paso Robles Club
One of the BGCA flagship programs, SMART Girls, is doing a lot in Paso Robles. Yesterday, Club Members who are part of this program spent
What’s Happening at the Evans Park Club!
Lot’s of fun and creativity happening with Evans Park Club Members. Yesterday, they designed and made their own tie dye shirts to keep and the
The Winemaker Auction is Open for Bidding
Click here to check out our auction items and start your bidding! Our Winemaker Dinner Auctions are Open! Check out the fabulous items we’ve gathered
Mental Health Issues Among Kids at the Top of Mind With Boys & Girls Clubs
Kids Head Back to School—and Bring Covid-19’s Mental-Health Scars With Them They’ll be met by additional counselors, plans for mental-health screening and new programs to
Join Us at the 18th Annual Elks Parade Festival
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mid Central Coast will have a featured spot at the Elks Parade Festival on Saturday, September 4th in
UPS Supports Kids With Workplace Giving
Members of the Resource Development Team had the great opportunity to share our thanks–in person–with UPS staff at the Santa Maria distribution hub. Through their
Tickets are on Sale for the Winemaker Dinner on Sept 11
Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, 5:30 pm NEW LOCATION Paso Robles Event Center- 2198 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, CA 93446 For over 55 years,
Club Kids Art Makes a Splash in Santa Maria
The brand new Honda of Santa Maria looks even more impressive now that two murals of artwork created by Club kids have been added to
Programs Team Has Big Plans This Fall
The heartbeat of the Boys & Girls Club—our education professionals who plan and implement all of the high quality programming and activities that help Club
Featured Clubs–McKenzie and Mary Buren in Guadalupe
For the month of July, our members at Mary Buren & McKenzie took over the Santa Barbara Zoo, La Purisima Mission, Central Coast Aquarium, and
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!
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
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
YDP of the Month – Andrea Alonzo
Andrea Alonzo has been with the Boys & Girls Club for one year and is at our Railroad Club. During the school year, she had
YDP for July–Mary Bolton
Mary Bolton has been with the Boys & Girls Club for three years now. She is our Club Director for our newest site, Bill LibbonElementary.
YDP for July – Matt Garcia
Matt Garcia has been working at the Mary Buren Club site since Oct. of 2020. He was part of opening up City Hall during Virtual
Board Members Honored As “Roblans” of the Month
The Paso Robles Chamber hosted a lovely event on 8/11/21 at Cal Coast Brewing in Paso Robles, where they honored Gene & Sue Runkle as
Happy Kids Makes for Happy Parents
I’ve had the great privilege of joining the staff of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast this Spring. Over the course of my
In Remembrance of Logan Castillo
My member highlight goes out to Logan Castillo. He came to us every day, plugged in, and logged on. I would sit with him and
Ford Motor Company Cares About Kids
For many years, the Ford Motor Company Fund has been supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast kids through their national grant program
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
YDP of the Month – Lezly Barriga
Lezly has been with us for two years. She is currently working at Evans Park and has been doing a great job helping Yesica and
June 2021 by the Numbers
1036 registered members, 306 daily average attendance, and $517,921 in donations received.
YDP of the Month – Alexis Castillo
Alexis embodies selflessness. She is always willing to do what is asked of her. Alexis started the school year helping in Guadalupe and still worked
YDP of the Month – Ignacio Roman aka Nacho
Nacho is an amazing asset to our North County team. He goes above and beyond the call of duty. He never misses a day and
