In the News
Bill Libbon Elementary School Has Official Ribbon Cutting
Opening in 2020, the new Bill Libbon School in Santa Maria had to wait a while to have it’s official grand opening AND to honor its namesake, our very own Bill Libbon! Club Staff, board members, and our supporters were on hand to celebrate, both, our organization’s CEO emeritus and check out the site of one of our newest afterschool Clubs. Check out the story below and see great pictures of the afternoon.
Stollmeyer Challenge Launches--All Donations Doubled by Rick Stollmeyer
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! Mr. Stollmeyer is passionate about the importance of exposure to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) for youth to be successful in post-secondary education, and the workforce. This challenge is expected to motivate current and potential donors to Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast to continue or increase their giving to be part of this transformative donation opportunity. Watch the story from KSBY below.
If you couldn’t be there in person, this story from the Paso Robles Daily News will fill you in on the amazing celebration.
Santa Maria SUN Features News on Club Growth
Great story on the Railroad Clubhouse Outdoor Expansion and news on the Tom Maas Clubhouse Grand Opening in Paso Robles.
Paso Daily News Reports on Grand Opening
The upcoming ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for the Tom Maas Clubhouse is big news in Paso Robles!
15th Club Opens at Laguna Middle School
Paso Robles Press reports on status of new clubhouse and generous commitment from must! Charities.
32nd Annual Back-A-Youth Night is Back in Santa Maria
Adult advocates are key to mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast
Noozhawk reports on return of beloved community activity after two year hiatus.
Student Parents Learn about BGCMCC Childcare Resources
Take a Video Tour of Maas Clubhouse with Becky Gray/must! Charities
Free teen night happening at Flamson Clubhouse this Friday
Paso Robles Daily News reports on 1st Teen Night at Flamson Clubhouse.
Back A Youth Night Returns to Boys & Girls Clubs
The Boys and Girls Club of Mid Central Coast is hosting Back a Youth night, when local mentor and kids come together for bonding and dinner, on Feb. 24 in Santa Maria.
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
Boys & Girls Clubs of 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…
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
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Maria Lopez-Montoya
Maria started with us in June of this year just in time for the start of Summer at the Railroad Clubhouse. She is a quick
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Victoria Hernandez
Victoria is one of several new YDP’s at Mary Buren. She also is a past club member at our Guadalupe site. In her short
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Isaiah Zamora
Isaiah Zamora has been with the Boys & Girls Club since September of this year and has already made such a great impact! All members
Third Club to Open in Guadalupe
A lease was signed with the City of Guadalupe to open and operate a new Boys & Girls Clubs Clubhouse out of the recently renovated
Smiles of Gratitude Fill the Shandon Club
The Shandon Club celebrated Thanksgiving a little early in a fun and sweet way. The Members started off the week tracing their hands and cutting
Laguna Club Enjoys a Cornucopia of Fall Activities
During the month of November we not only provided our kids with help on their homework, but we also provided them with numerous activities, including
Thanks Is for Giving
For the month of November our members got to participate in activities where they got to share why and what they were thankful for. Our
Enjoying the New Fall Season at Flamson
The teens at our Flamson club have been keeping busy this fall! We kicked off our fall season with a Spookfest. We received a lot
3rd Annual Crush it! Golf Tournament Was a Win!
A little bit of rain didn’t dampen the spirits or the fun of the Crush it! Golf Tournament held on November 7th at Hunter Ranch
Day of the Dead Celebration!
The Shandon Club Members really enjoyed celebrating Day of the Dead with a piñata, pizza, mask making, drinking hot chocolate and conchas while watching Coco,
CEO Receives Regional Award for Leadership
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast was recognized for high achievement at the annual Pacific Regional Leadership Conference of the Boys & Girls
Annual Thanksgiving Feast Seeks Donations
For the last 10 years we have been putting on a Thanksgiving feast for our Members in Paso Robles. This is our first feast in
Back A Youth Night Launches at Tom Maas Clubhouse
The 1st Annual Back A Youth Night was held at the brand new Tom Maas Clubhouse in Paso Robles with adults and children spending a
Fall Festival Comes to the RailRoad Clubhouse
Members at the Railroad Clubhouse got to enjoy themselves wearing their Halloween Costumes, playing musical chairs, games, movies & especially all the food! It was
Showing Love on National First Responders Day
Members at the Railroad Clubhouse show love, support and thank all the first responder’s today. #NationalFirstRepondersDayOctober282022
Disease Prevention Posters
As part of a grant-funded project, Club Member’s learned about Covid 19 and how to prevent the spread of disease through a series of educational
Infinite Music Comes to BGCMCC
We are excited to announce that the Tom Maas Clubhouse has partnered with Infinite Music to provide weekly drum classes for our 4th & 5th-grade
Classic Game Comes to Tom Maas Clubhouse
Just in time for more comfortable outdoor temps the members at Tom Maas are enjoying the newly installed 4-square court. Before moving to the new
Spending Time at the Discovery Den
Creston members are having a blast at the discovery den. Members get to work on motor skills where they get to play but also learn.
It’s Fall at Laguna Middle School
For Fun Friday members of The Club @ Laguna Middle School decorated pumpkins. But they took decorating to the next level! The kids used locally
Club Staff Bond over Bowling
Club staff and their families enjoyed a Staff Appreciation Day at Rancho Bowl over the weekend. Over the course of the afternoon, staff from all
Tortilla Making Warms Our Hearts
The Club @ Laguna started its month off with a tortilla extravaganza where they made both flour, corn tortillas, quesadillas and esquite. Club Director, Grace
Art Fun With Pastels
The art room is by far our Members favorite place to be. They are always asking what art projects we have planned for the day
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
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Joanna Guerrero
Joanna is our Club Director at Liberty Elementary. Joanna joined our organization at the beginning of the school year when we gained six School Based
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Alyssa Felix
Alyssa is an amazing staff member! She is always willing to help others on the team. She brings in many great ideas to our staff
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Rodolfo Rodriguez
Rudy is our custodian for both Tom Maas and Flamson Clubs. He is an amazing employee and we are so appreciative of all his hard
Trips to Creston Public Library
We are happy to announce that Creston Boys and Girls Club has partnered with the Creston library. Every other Tuesday our members visit the library. Members
Torch Club at the Shandon Club
Torch Club for members ages 10-13 has been in session at the Shandon club! The past couple of weeks the members have been working on
Shandon Members Present Show and Tell
The Shandon Members took over the spotlight last week during Conference days and presented a special item from home for show and tell. They enjoyed
Snow Cones Fill the Shandon Members With Smiles
What a better way to treat the Members on a sunny day than with a snow cone of their chosen flavor. The Members looked forward
Halloween Fun is Alive at Our Clubs
Railroad Clubhouse Staff kicked off October with a Halloween Door Decorating Contest. We had eight doors decorated with community members and other Club staff serving
Cookies & Kids is a Recipe for Fun
Several community members joined the staff at Boys & Girls Clubs Mid Central Coast’s Railroad Clubhouse to learn more about the Club all while working
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
Pickleball Program Launches at Railroad Clubhouse
Thanks to pickleball experts and volunteers from the Trilogy Homeowners Service Club, Members at the Railroad Clubhouse got to experience the sports craze that’s sweeping
Ultimate Journey Planting Session
Club members that are currently participating in the Ultimate Journey program, planted a flower bed at the Railroad Clubhouse. Each member discussed the elements of
Social Time at the Creston Club
Creston Club is extremely excited to have new members, as our numbers increase. Our members are very happy to have extra time to socialize at
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Cesar Munoz
Cesar is our Club Director at Sanchez Elementary. He started with our organization in June of 2021. At the beginning of 22-23 school year he
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Adriana Hernandez
Adriana has been a great asset to the Tom Maas team by providing constant support. She takes and accepts new challenges that’s given to her.
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Lupe Uvalle
Lupe is hard working and a dedicated staff to our members. All of our members LOVE Mrs. Uvalle. Lupe spends her time with our newest
Club Staff Are Ready for Emergencies
Railroad Club House Staff recently held a mock Emergency Drill. The Medical Emergency Drill went really well with a Club Member playing the roll of
Healthy Habits takes off at the Shandon Club!
Healthy Habits has been a complete success at the Shandon Clubhouse. Although it is a small bunch of kids ages 6-9, every member that has
Members Learn About Ecosytems
Club members participated and interacted among their peers, as they were introduced to the EcoSystem during our Ultimate Journey Program. They were provided props that
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
Visit to the Aquarium at the Shandon Library!
The Shandon Library opened the doors to the BGC Members while the aquarium was on site as well. The Members had so much fun using
Club Members Volunteer to Beautify Clubhouse
As part of our Ultimate Journey program, our Club Members participated in picking up trash around our Railroad Clubhouse. Before hand, we spoke about the
New Games Room a Big Hit at the Tom Maas Clubhouse
Our Members are enjoying the new Clubhouse. They love the games room especially the pool table and air hockey table. They are having a ton
Members Enjoy Making Bracelets!
The Shandon Members were welcomed back from their Summer break with some fun crafts. They have been staying busy and have enjoyed making bracelets and
Ultimate Journey Takes Flight at Railroad Club
The Ultimate Journey Program is one of the evidence-based, high quality programs developed by Boys and Girls Club of America. It is a high yield
Fun Fridays at the Creston Club
We have been very busy at the Creston Club. Every Friday we have “Fun Fridays” that involve fun activities like making slime, water painting, creating
Teens are Feeling at Home at the Flamson Clubhouse
For the first time the middle and high school students at the Boys and Girls Club in North SLO have a place of their own!
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
Art Studios Trip
This Summer we had the opportunity to take some of our Members to the Art Studios in downtown Paso Robles. The Members toured the facility
Staff Member Spends Summer Break Helping Others
This summer Alora McNulty took a week off of work to go with four different Churches on mission trip to Mexico. She has been going
Four Community Leaders Join Board Of Directors During Period of Major Strategic Growth
Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is advancing its mission to serve all local youth by finding and accepting many opportunities for significant
Atascadero Ends Summer With a Luau
As a way to celebrate the end of our summer program we organized a Luau for our members. We had such a fun time together
Vandenberg Star Base Program Educates our Members
Vandenberg Space Force Star Base Program came to the Railroad Club House and spent amazing time with our Members. Visitors from the team taught our
It’s Water Week at the Railroad Club!
July 25th – July 29 is Wet & Wild Week at our Railroad Club House. Lots of fun and exciting water games going will happen
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
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
It’s a Blast in Guadalupe
For the past week the 4th & 5th graders have been discussing rockets with Mr. Matthew and Ms. Elisia. Our members were also able to
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,
Celebrating Denzel Washington and The Presidential Medal of Freedom
What a way to close National Boys & Girls Clubs Week but with the news that Denzel Washington has been awarded the Presidential Medal of
San Luis Ambulance Visit
San Luis Ambulance stopped by our Club to give our Members a tour of the ambulance and to answer some of our Members many questions.
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
Outdoor Amphitheater Made Possible By Generous Donations
The Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria has been getting a beautiful facelift of its outdoor spaces. In addition to a grassy play area and new
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
Summer Heat Leads to Pool Days
The summer heat is upon the Club Members in the Paso Robles area. Staff had the opportunity to take the members to the pool thanks
Dodgeball Provides Fun Outdoor Time
Our Members had a great time playing dodgeball outside in the new basketball court area at the Tom Maas Clubhouse. They are so amazed at
Reading in the Learning Center
The Learning Center at the Tom Maas Clubhouse has been a great spot for our Members to enjoy some time for reading. The Members have
New Art Room Brings Smiles to Members Faces
Our Members were so excited to start using the new art room at the Tom Maas Clubhouse. They worked on these masterpieces using paint, cotton
YDP of the Month–Monica Alviso
Monica has been with the Club since August of 2017. She is our Club Director at Fairlawn. She started are off as a YDP, then
YDP of the Month–Erica Lopez
Erica has been working in Guadalupe for 6 years. Erica is a team player and overall a great person to have on your team.
YDP of the Month–Veronica Ayon
Veronica (Miss V) is our wonderful floater in the SLO region. Over the last half year, she has been instrumental in our opening and operating
Celebrating our Staff During Boys & Girls Clubs Week
On day three of National Boys & Girls Clubs Week, we know that our Members walk the road to their great futures with a devoted
Programs Highlight–Boys & Girls Club Week 2022
Boys & Girls Club Week is our time to celebrate all that is great about being a Club Member. Summer is one of the best
81st Annual National Boys & Girls Club Week Kicks off Today!
Celebrated since 1941, National Boys & Girls Club Week recognizes the invaluable service Clubs bring to communities, sharing how great futures start at Boys &
23rd Annual Ag For Youth Golf Tournament Scheduled for July 25th
Our 23rd Annual Ag for Youth Golf Tournament is a day of fun and camaraderie on the greens of the Santa Maria Country Club. We
Flag Football Finishes Inaugural Season
This was our inaugural season of our 7on7 flag football season that took place in Guadalupe. We had two divisions of co-ed teams ranging from
Boba Making Craze Comes to the Clubs!
Teens at the Teen Center in the Railroad Clubhouse got treated to Boba-making thanks to Vice President of Club Success, Anna Libbon, who showed them
Teens Are Training to Become Peers for Prevention
Members of The Club–the teen center within the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria–are benefitting from a partnership with CAPSLO. On Fridays, teens participating in our
The Tom Maas Clubhouse is Open for Business!
June 15th will always be a special day in the history books of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast. It was a
Women’s Group Throws a “Shower” for the Tom Maas Club
Sue Runkle–BGCMCC board member and lead team member on the committee to build the new Tom Maas Clubhouse–is a member of a Ladies Bible Study
End of the Shandon School Year Party!
The Shandon Club started the month of June with a bang! As the end of the school year approaches, the Spring programs such as, SMART
Flamson Members Participate in Cookies with Kids
Members along with community members shared an activity that supports our Healthy Lifestyles programming involving a mystery box with various fruits, and vegetables. Those with
National Fine Arts Program Inspires Budding Artists
The National Fine Arts Program is a favorite program at our Clubs and both Clubs in Guadalupe, McKenzie Middle School and Mary Buren Elementary, showcased
New Outdoor Amphitheater and Play Space to be Celebrated in Santa Maria
On June 6th, the community is invited to a ribbon cutting and celebration of new outdoor space at the Railroad Clubhouse in Santa Maria. Through
Members Learn Their Japanese Names
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Month, our members at Evans Park took the time to get focused and work on learning their Japanese
New Additions to Full Time Team Help with Growth and Advancement
As the organization adds Clubs and programs to serve more kids, the need for full time staff to help lead these efforts has also grown.
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Blanca Macedo
Blanca is a former club member in Guadalupe. She has been a staff member since August of 2017. She started as a YDP and currently
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Josue Rojo
Josue has been with the Club since August of 2016. He is our Club Director at Bruce School and does a great job of leading
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.
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 &
Daily Soccer Challenges Provide Lots of Fun and Learning
One of the fun programs run at the Shandon Clubhouse is soccer. The Members have been extremely enthusiastic about their soccer sessions. Some learning objectives
Shandon Club Is Busy in May!
During the month of May, the Shandon Club Members have been active in many interesting and enjoyable activities. A staff member’s birthday was celebrated on
Member Monday-Alek
Meet our member Alek. He has been a member since he was six years old and still loves to attend. He is a fifth grader
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Griffin Cook
Griffin is the Club Director at our new Laguna site in San Luis Obispo and has played such an integral role in getting the club
Member Monday–Carlos
Meet Carlos, one of the members of our Teen Club. He’s a 9th grader and is 14 years old. The staff says Carlos is very
Helping Kids Learn From the Covid Experience
Thanks to a grant from the California Alliance for Health Club members have been able to use art and creative writing to help process their
Growing With Kindness
Club members at our Evans Park Club learned the importance of plants and how they benefit our planet. They also learned how plants absorb carbon
Dodgeball at Atascadero Club
Members at the Atascadero club had some fun with rounds of dodgeball for the first time this school year! All members were so excited and
Atascadero Celebrates Cinco De Mayo With Frozen Treats!
The members at our Atascadero Club got to cool down with some frozen Mexican treats to kick off the celebration of Cinco de Mayo! They
Member Monday–James
James is a huge kindergartner personality who is a Member of the Flamson Club. He is always courteous and respectful to Staff and his fellow
Laguna Rings in Spring with a Ping Pong Table
The Laguna Club started off its first full month of being open with a brand new Ping Pong table. The addition of the table has
OJJDP Program In Action at Flamson Club
Ms. Lynea and four middle school Members did clay making for their mentoring session. Ms. Lynea works with our middle school members and works on
Stress Balls Made of Water?
Members at the Flamson Club expressed an interest in making water bead stress balls. Water beads are small beads that you put into water and
Flamson Member won Gold at Skills USA
Closdualdo “Junior,” one of our Flamson Club Members, attended the Skills USA competition in Ontario, CA. Junior is a 17-year-old 11th grader at Paso Robles
Spring Cleaning at the Flamson Club
Our Members are learning about and helping out with Spring cleaning this week. The Members helped the staff take every item out of the ball
New Club Officially Opened at Laguna Middle School!
On April 18th the Boys & Girls Club of the Mid Central Coast opened its first location in San Luis Obispo at Laguna Middle School!
15th Club Opens Today!
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast is excited to announce an important partnership with San Luis Coastal School District to provide childhood
Ice Cream Party After National Survey Completed
The National Youth Outcomes Inititative Survey is offered to all members age 9+ to give input on their experiences every year. Each Club offers this
Spring Break Egg Dying
Spring break is off to a great start. We did some egg dying and had a lot of fun coloring lots of eggs.The Members learned
Money Matters In Action With Pretend Auction
Ms. Lynea got creative with the Money Matters Program provided by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. She set up an auction for our middle
Bubble Gum Challenge with Whipped Cream
Spring break is going great with all our fun activities including this bubble gum whipped cream challenge! Each member was given a plate with a
Theater Comes to Guadalupe Club
Fun things happening at our Spring Break Program at Mary Buren! Thanks to Children’s Creative Project and The Guadalupe Union School District our members were
Balloon Rocket Science for Kids !
Kids at the Boys and Girls Club always get excited when they know that we are doing a science experiment. The club members see it
Shandon Clubhouse Members Have Fun Under the Sun!
The Shandon Club Members took advantage of the windy day this week to use a giant rainbow parachute. They worked as a team to try
Neil Hebert of KSBY Will Emcee 40th Annual Auction & Gala
Neil Hebert of KSBY News Daybreak has generously agreed to emcee our 40th Annual Auction and Gala–An Evening in the Tropics on April 9th. Neil
Flamson Clubhouse Members Take On The National Youth Outcome Initiative
NYOI is HERE! Our Club Members at the Flamson Club, are working on our National Youth Outcome Initiative, a survey experience for our Members age
Flamson Torch Club Members Help Clean Up Their School
Our very own Torch Clubbers are taking environmental protection into their own hands by doing a clean-up day! This group lead by our fabulous Ms.
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
The World Through the Eyes of Club Members
We had Berry Goyette, who is a SLO based photographer, visit the Flamson for a project he is working on. He was capturing pictures of
Members Get Creative with Repurposed Goods
Members at Evans Park were able to create new unique pieces thanks to donations from a community member. Plates, cups, and a variety of pearl
Los Flores Ranch brings Wildlife Explorers Program to Railroad Club House
The Wildlife Explorers come to Railroad Club House. The kids love to ask questions about all the fun activities. Los Flores Ranch Parks and Recs
The Shandon Library Welcomes Club Members
The Shandon Library has opened their doors to the Shandon Members. Look at the Members having a fantastic time! During their visits to the Shandon
Cookies & Kids Brings Members and Community Together at Famson Clubhouse
Staff and Members of the Flamson Club in Paso Robles welcomed local community members to their clubhouse this week to create crafts and get a
First Teen Night A Success in Paso Robles
On Friday, February 18th the Flamson Club House hosted their first Teen Night, complete with pizza, and games. The turnout was a great group of
BGCMCC Expanding into San Luis Obispo
As most working parents know, afterschool childcare is not as easy to access for many families as they would like. The Boys & Girls Clubs
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
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Ian Ramos
Ian is our Assistant Club Director at Ontiveros Elementary and he had been with our organization for 3 years. He did an outstanding job covering
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Elisia Estrada
Elisia has been with our organization for a little over a year. During our Winter Program Elisia worked double shifts in order to provide a
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Brooke McFadden
Brooke is the NSLO Teen Services & Recruitment Specialist. Brooke brings so much energy and enthusiasm to everything they do. They are a true definition
Winter Basketball League Ends a Great Season
After a one year hiatus, due to Covid-19 safety precautions, Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast held its much loved annual youth basketball
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
Bikes Donated for Back A Youth Night
On February 24th, Club Members have a chance to win awesome new bikes donated by Main Street Cycles! As part of the 32nd Annual Back
Teen Night Coming to Flamson Clubhouse
Free Night for Teens February 18th from 6-9pm As we expand our Clubs and increase programming, teens in Paso Robles will have more opportunities to
Cookies & Kids Kicks Off in Santa Maria
The newest, in-person mentorship programming to come to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mid Central Coast kicked off in Santa Maria with a Valentines
Our Newest Club is Spreading Their Love
Our newest Club site at Creston Elementary School has kicked off with a lot of enthusiasm in the Creston community. Club Members are enjoying great
Winter Planting at the Railroad Club
Club Members, with direction from Youth Development Professional, Mary Rosas, have spent the last few weeks planting seeds, tracking their growth, and are now starting
STEAM is in full steam at our Clubs
Up and down the Central Coast, our Clubs are enjoying lots of STEAM activities and projects thanks to the creativity and desire to teach that
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
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
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
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Lynea Valencia
Lynea is a hardworking individual who is a huge asset to the club and it’s members. Lynea is kind, compassionate, fun, and very helpful. She
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Jordann Aragon
Jordann has been with Boys & Girls Club for 1 year. She is in charge of the Teen Room at Railroad, but she is always
Youth Development Professional of the Month–Mayra Bautista
Mayra is such a great employee that this is her second time being recognized as YDP of the Month! Mayra was a great assist to
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,
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
