BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF FRESNO COUNTY MISSIONMISSION UNSTOPPABUNSTOPPABLELE 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Zimmerman Boys & Girls Club 540 N. Augusta St. Fresno, CA 93701 (559) 495 6540 East Fresno Boys & Girls Club 1621 S. Cedar Ave. Fresno, CA 93702 (559) 266 7605 West Fresno Boys & Girls Club 930 Tulare St. Fresno, CA 93706 (559) 237 0959 Pinedale Boys & Girls Club 343 W. Minarets Ave. Pinedale, CA 93650 (559) 439 6053 Clovis Boys & Girls Club 2833 Helm Ave. Clovis, CA 93612 (559) 292 2036 Juvenile Justice Campus Boys & Girls Club Restricted Location (559) 266 3117 Del Rey Boys & Girls Club 5705 Carmel St. #255 Del Rey, CA 93616 (559) 888 0302 Selma Boys & Girls Club 1800 Sheridan St. Selma, CA 93662 (559) 318 9588 Sanger Boys & Girls Club 730 Recreation Ave. Sanger, CA 93657 (559) 399 3487 Reedley Boys & Girls Club 100 N. East St. Reedley, CA 93654 (559) 743 7537 Orange Cove Boys & Girls Club 923 Center St. Orange Cove, CA 93646 (559) 626 7026 Firebaugh Boys & Girls Club 1661 Allardt Dr. #51 Firebaugh, CA 93622 (559) 659 3774 Mendota Boys & Girls Club 190 Straw St. Mendota, CA 93640 (559) 382 2332 Harris Farms Boys & Girls Club 36612 Central Ave. Huron, CA 93234 (559) 763 6140 Oakhurst Boys & Girls Club 40094 Indian Springs Rd. Oakhurst, CA 93644 (559) 676 558687654321 1901213141511 Communities We Serve
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Since the beginning, the Boys & Girls Clubs has changed lives. The 2020 pandemic changed us we’ve added widespread character attributes to our team, like resiliency. We learned to make an impact virtually, for our youth, our donors and our community partners.
For 73 years the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County has provided a safe place for youth to learn and grow. To us, a safe place doesn’t just mean a building—it’s a community of people that demonstrate our values; respect, integrity, passion, fun, and commitment. With these values in mind, our non-profit organization delivers high-quality, educational enrichment programs that help youth see their potential to succeed. We envision a future in which the Boys & Girls Clubs Movement is a catalyst for an age in which success is within reach for every child, and whole generations of children are inspired to achieve greatness.
OUR MISSION To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. OUR VISION To be the number one recognized leader for youth To safely operate each of our Club locations at full capacity To build a solid financial base with sustained funding Everyone at the Boys & Girls Clubs strives to make an impact on the next generation. Our Formula for Impact focuses on giving every member an outcome-driven Club Experience that results in Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, and Good Character & Citizenship.
Pandemic or not, our bblue doors are open for those who need us most.
Dear Friends of the Club, As we all experienced, 2020 proved to be a very difficult year with the many challenges COVID brought us. These continued through 2021 bringing about additional obstacles for our members and their families. Our club kids needed us and we answered their call.
We welcomed volunteers back into the Clubs to support the staff. They were the eyes and ears in the Clubs and filled in wherever they were needed. These amazing people ensured our kids had a safe place to learn and play. Club staff were grateful to the school districts and local schools that supported the learning hubs by delivering awards and prizes to students who were completing their work. Teachers encouraged youth to keep going, especially kids who were struggling. We are grateful to each of you. Your generosity and support made such an impact. Now, as we turn the page to 2022 let us not forget the many triumphs and successes we had, nor the obstacles we overcame and what we learned from the pandemic.
Now, it is time to move forward and think about our future as we have so much to do. We hope you will join us as we continue MMISSION UNSTOPPABLE TOGETHER!
Please take a moment to look inside our Annual Report and see for yourself the impact we’ve made, the mentorship so many provided, and the great futures being built in our Clubs.
2 I 2021 ANNUAL REPORT A LETTER FROM LEADERSHIP Five Clubs have FGymnasiumsiveClubsare partially funded by Fresno Housing One Club is located at the Juvenile Justice Campus Clubs offer stipends for Junior Staff teens Clubs are open Monday through Friday after school Clubs have high speed Cinternetlubshave a dedicated teen room CLUB Facts
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Michael Goldfarb, Board Chair
While the schools were closed and online learning became the new norm, our BLUE DOORS remained open providing learning hubs, club camps, mentors, meals and meaningful moments. We provided much needed support, but most importantly their mental and emotional well-being. We were one of the only organizations in the community prepared to help young people navigate the difficulties online learning brought. We know children and teens were dramatically impacted by the Aspandemic.ourneeds grew, our donors and community partners stepped up in numerous ways to support us. Many of you donated computers, personal protective equipment, and program supplies including STEM kits. Your gifts assisted our Youth Development Professionals, as they worked to expand services for youth by serving more kids, providing daily meals and offering sports and recreational opportunities for young people. Thank you for being there for us so we could be there for those who needed us most!
Michael Goldfarb Board Chair
Serving Incarcerated Youth at the Juvenile Justice Campus
After the first year of serving the youth at the JJC, the Chief Probation Officer expressed that the Club at the JJC changed the “culture” and behavior of the teens who were incarcerated.
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For over two decades, the Taco Bell Foundation has made a commitment to empower teens by funding programs such as Career Launch and Junior Staff. They created a clear pathway for teens to ignite their passions, increase access to higher education and develop critical workforce skills. Taco Bell has even assisted us in creating additional community and corporate partnerships to support teens. We are grateful to have a partner that seeks to build a stronger generation of future leaders. Staff in newly renovated JJC Club A unique Boys & Girls Club gives young people the opportunity to walk down a positive path. Over the past 14 years, we have provided mentoring services to incarcerated youth in the Juvenile Justice Campus (JJC). Thanks to the Central Valley Community Foundation and the Chief of the Fresno County Office of Probation, we brought fun activities into JJC to motivate and inspire over 4,500 incarcerated youth. We are one of only 13 Clubs in the nation serving incarcerated youth. Our club is located inside the JJC multipurpose room where we mentor 10 teens at a time, providing them with character and leadership programs, and tools to gain employment through resumé building and career education. Teens participate in organized sports leagues through our affiliations with the San Francisco Giants, NFL flag football program and the Buffalo Wild Wings basketball program. We have been able to build trust with the Probation Department so the teens can be taken on special excursions as rewards for good behavior.
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“They exhibited improved behaviors because they knew the only way to get to visit and participate at the Club was if they had maintained positive behaviors and attitudes,” he said. This was very rewarding and motivating for Club staff and the Boys & Girls Club leadership team.
“We noticed when there are organized programs, youth strive to behave better in order to be included in the fun activities outside of their pods,” said Fidel Martinez, JJC Club Director.
As youth prepare to complete their time at the JJC, staff participate in a “transition meeting.” This transition meeting educates the newly released teen and their parents on resources to establish a new pathway with positive behaviors and a successful exit from the JJC. We build on the relationships developed with teens at the JJC to encourage them to continue their BGC membership in their own neighborhoods at a Club near their residence. We want them to know that their past does not define them. Our goal is to teach and inspire them to achieve success.
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For years there was only a small Club located in Huron, within a public housing unit in partnership with Fresno Housing. The entire Westside community dreamed of bigger things for youth and took action, creating revenue for a new Club. For 12 years, they have gathered at the Westside Fundraiser Luncheon to raise critical dollars the challenging years they have had in their own right.
Grand Opening of the Harris Farms Club (2016)
These two Clubs are unique in their own way. The Firebaugh Club is small but mighty, hosting over 15 kids daily providing homework assistance, and a healthy lifestyle class where youth participate in a cooking class to learn meal preparation.
John Harris, Mark Borba, Par Kamangar and countless other friends see the value a Club brings to kids, their families, and the community. To them it’s personal, because many of their employees work long hours in the fields relying on Clubs to care and mentor their children. Knowing children are in a safe place, finishing their homework, eating a snack and playing with friends gives them piece of mind.
Both Clubs have had teens compete in our annual Youth of the Year Competition and participate in Summer Reading “I’veChallenges.seenfirst-hand
For over a decade, there has been an amazing group of farmers, producers and business leaders that have dedicated their time, talents and treasures to support the Clubs on the Westside-- Harris Farms and Firebaugh Boys & Girls Clubs.
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the impact the Boys & Girls Club has in developing exceptional, productive citizens who care about the community around them.” said Ryan Ferguson F & F West.
Our Westside Clubs and their families have been enjoying contributions and gifts from N. F. Davis Drier & Elevator, a loyal partner, which is located in the heart of Firebaugh. They have supported both the Firebaugh & Mendota Clubs for many years, contributing turkeys and holiday meals to the Clubs. Recently they donated new furniture to the Firebaugh Club and upgraded the arts & craft and teen rooms.
Members and their families are truly enjoying the recent additions to the Club. Thank you N.F. Davis for your continued support of our youth.
The Harris Farms Club, although larger, provides the same educational programs as Firebaugh and also expresses pride in their STEM program and Arts & Crafts activities.
A Tradition of Caring: Support for Westside Clubs O u r o r g a n i z a t i o n h a s o v e r
Left to Right: William Bourdeau, John Harris, Ryan Jacobsen, Diane Carbray, and Kathryn Weakland
The Club recently provided a youth with a paid 3 internship where they will complete 20 hours of work and earn $150 through the Career Launch Program. This comprehensive program introduces young people to the world of work, providing both soft and hard skills to help them find and keep jobs.
2021 ANNUAL REPORT I 55 P A R T N E R H I G H L I G H T: H a r v e s t F e s t i v a l G a l a S u p p o r t e r s SAFE PLACES uild a trustworthy home that gives young people onsistency and security. Happy 10th Birthday, Reedley!
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The staff’s hard work began to significantly pay off in 2021 with droves of new members signing up to participate in the Club’s enrichment programs.
Teens & Staff at 10 Year Celebration Grand Opening of Reedley Club (2011)
The Club’s culminating event for the year took place on December 17 where staff, Club members and their families, as well as local city officials, celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Teens, including Youth of the Year second place winner Uriel Andrade, shared stories of how the Club has influenced their lives. Staff gave a presentation on the history of the Club, the impact it has made over the years and plans for continued growth in It2022.only
The Harvest Festival Gala (HFG) has raised over $700,000 since its inception! In 2021, we hosted this marvelous event for the 8 th time. Proceeds from this event directly benefit our members who live in the Reedley and Orange Cove communities. Since 2014, caring individuals and loyal partners have gathered together to insure our eastside clubs keep their doors open and give every youth an opportunity for a Great Future.
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The City of Reedley is best known for being the “World’s Fruit Basket” with its chief economic source being fruit and vegetable cultivation. If the Reedley Boys & Girls Club continues to grow at the rate it has been in the last 10 years, this agriculture rich city of 26,000 residents will further be known for cultivating Great Futures.
Much like the seeds that grow in the soil throughout the neighboring vast farmlands, the Reedley Club is hard at work each day cultivating a path to success for every member that walks through it’s doors. Newly appointed Unit Director Jazmine Arceo has made a concerted effort to enhance the visibility of the Club throughout the City of Reedley by attending various community meetings, utilizing social media, and most recently, becoming an active member of the Reedley Chamber of Commerce.
takes one visit to the Reedley Boys & Girls Club to witness the positive impact it is having on its members. The staff’s commitment to providing quality services and ensuring Great Futures start within the walls of their Club and is a good indication that young people in Reedley will be well taken care of for years to come.
"Having the opportunity to be Reedley's Unit Director has truly been a blessing. From being a Club kid in Parlier to now being a Unit Director in Reedley, I have had the opportunity to witness first-hand our member's development. The Reedley Boys & Girls Club has changed so much in the last 10 years and I'm excited to see how much it will change over the next 10 years,” said Jasmine Arceo.
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In the rural communities of Mendota, Firebaugh, and Del Rey, our Clubs are supported by the Wonderful Company. They support programs that promote and encourage healthy living, physical activities, and wellness We are very grateful to Wonderful for having volunteers assist with Club activities, clean up, and recreation. It’s great for the employees to get to know the kids and staff that they have been supporting and helping in their community.
Rudy Matcham, Del Rey Unit Director
Our teens love having poli ce officers visit the Clubs. It shows them the caring adult behind the uniform. “ . ”
This Sanger native gained youth service experience through employment at his local church and became a Unit Director at the Club because he knew he could make an impact in Del Rey where ga violence is prevalent. Rudy has seen it all but his greatest reward is speaking to alumni Many s connected and call him “pops” becau Rudy is a consistent caring adult.
6 I 2021 ANNUAL REPORT Caring Staff “ K i d s g r o w u p a n d t e l l m e t h e y s a w t h e C l u b a s t h e i r f a m i l y Y o u c a n ’ t p u t a p r i c e o n t h a t . I l o v e w h a t I d o . ”
Rudy has been a mentor at the Del Rey Club for 25 years because, simply put, he loves his job. The community trusts him and even though he has been “chased by pit bulls and gangsters,” Rudy said he is not going anywhere.
“My favorite part of my job is hearing alumni success stories I think their stories are a huge testimony to how s caring, and resourceful the Club is,” R Tsaidhank you Rudy for 25 years of servic the Boys & Girls Club Movement!
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Caring for the County
We are thri ving thanks to the support of the Selma City Council, t he Selma Health Care District, City Parks & Recreation, and Fresno County Community Development Block Grant funding. -Diane Carbray, President/CEO S Funding from the City of Sanger
dopt a healthy diet, make a lifelong commitment o fitness, and learn lif e skills to help you make healthy life d ecisions.
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For nearly 20 years, the Optimist Club of Greater Fresno has hosted the City County All-Star Football Game benefitting all 15 Clubs. Did you know it is considered the longest running AllStar Game in the state of California? This highly anticipated football game has raised nearly $1,000,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County. In 2021, the game was hosted at Sanger High and raised $40,000. We’d like to thank the Optimist Club Committee members and the community at large for making a difference in the lives of Fresno County youth.
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P A R T N E R H I G H L I G H T: O p t i m i s t C l u b o f G r e a t e r F r e s n o themed Healthy Food Super Hero and six year old Sebastian (Del Rey Club) won. He received a $100 gift card and his art was featured on a new rural food express bus This bus delivered summer meals to youth who typically rely on school meals Congratulations Sebastian!
Del Rey members with Sebastian (Second from Right)
We have been serving youth with a gang prevention program that teaches resistance skills, self esteem and how to avoid gang activity. In addition, we have been able to use the City Parks & Recreation Community Center as our Club through the efforts of the City Our activities include Teen Nights where officers from Sanger Police Department often come to the Club to talk to teens in the casual atmosphere of the Club This also builds trust with law enforcement in Sanger
Members were challenged to become a top-10 reader at their Club over summer break in order to earn a trip to a Fresno Grizzlies game. All Clubs participated in the reading program and 120 members earned their way to the Grizzlies game! All of the members got VIP passes, a t-shirt, backpack, water bottle, and a Grizzlies hat. They also had dinner at the Cantina and had a photoshoot with Parker, the mascot.
One mother, Leticha, said parents all around her community kept asking her how she was able to get her son’s grades up during difficult times. She credits her son’s dedication to his studies and the BGC staff’s dedication to the kids and their mission.
MAY Learning hubs were cohorts for youth ages 6-12 years old who completed their virtual school day at the Club during the COVIDpandemic. The learning hubs established in October 2020 remained a focus in five of our Clubs to tighten the achievement gap for all our students.
“It was a little taste of normal,” said Director of Operations, Richard Saldivar, “we haven’t done anything like that in so long because of the pandemic. In fact, some of these kids have never even been to a ball game before. We still implemented our regular safety precautions but it was fun to see so many kids together with their friends.”
West Fresno Member Finishes the School Year Grand slam with Granville Clu b members at the Fresno Grizzles Baseball Game
“Some of them didn’t want to read at first but they kept hearing about how fun the game would be. Those kids became the most dedicated readers over the summer,” said East Fresno Club Director, Samantha Paredes. At the Boys & Girls Clubs, we motivate our members to succeed in what they put their minds to so that everyone who walks through our blue doors has an opportunity for a Great Future!
“When we opened the learning hubs a lot of the kids were behind in their studies. Some of them had over 100 missing assignments. Our team worked hard to help them catch up. Now those same kids are getting Student of the Month Awards,” said Richard Saldivar, Former West Fresno Unit Director, “We’re not teachers. We had to learn with them but we encouraged them to get things done. That’s how it works around here -- we’re in it together.”
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The task of making sure no child is left behind was a top priority in Fresno County including the generous team at Granville Homes. They partnered with Chukchansi Park to give our members an opportunity of a lifetime.
In June 2021, 350 members finished the school year strong through our learning hubs and were given a graduation ceremony at their Clubs. It is important to us that students are recognized for their hard work and perseverance.
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Members who participated in these programs improved their reading level, received homework help, learned how to budget and save money, and participated in technology and computer classes through the MyFuture.net program.
“We are incredibly grateful to all the individuals and businesses who recognized the need to support our Club members and their families as they headed back to school,” said President/CEO, Diane Carbray, “We couldn’t do what we do every day without the continued generosity of our community.”
Thanks to Bank of America, Chevron, Fresno First Bank, SIM-PBK, Cricket Wireless, and The East Fresno Rotary Club, all of our members received new backpacks and school supplies.
In September a graduation ceremony was held to celebrate the achievements our members accomplished. Staff were pleasantly surprised to see the support from local Panda Express restaurants. They provided food for the ceremony and setting up donation bins by their registers. When community partners step in to say ‘I support you’, we do not take it lightly. Every gift makes a difference.
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The school year for many students was a unique one to say the least, but we hope members and families recognize that we will be here to support them throughout their school year and into the summer. We are consistent in our movement to change lives and help young people reach their full potential.
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A new backpack and shiny new school supplies make an incredible impact, instilling confidence when kids see their classmates on their first day of school. Unfortunately 1 in 3 families cannot afford new supplies and backpacks every year. On average it costs $488 per child for new supplies. For most families this can add stress to the beginning of the school year. Students around the world, went back to school in August of 2021 for the first time in over a year.
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Zimmerman Club Members Receive New Backpacks
Thanks to a grant awarded by the Panda Cares Foundation, Supporting Academic Success, four of our Clubs received funds to establish programs in reading, financial planning and digital literacy. With these funds Clubs purchased supplies throughout the Summer and Fall of 2021 including books, whiteboards, school supplies, electronics, and more.
In 2021 the first scholarship was awarded to an outstanding Sanger Club member Jacklyn Kulow. Ken and Muriel were there as Jacklyn was awarded the $1,500 scholarship, a new laptop, and William Jessup University swag the school of her choice.
"We have encouraged thousands of young people to complete high school and move on to higher education,” said Ken Quenzer. “We are honored to have been a part of Jacklyn’s quest to attend college.”
Jacklyn had an overall GPA of 3.55, was on the honor roll and was student of the month at Caruthers High School. She volunteered in multiple capacities and has a self-proclaimed passion for basketball a skill she practiced every day at the Club. Kim Ozuna, Sanger Unit Director said, “She is more than the ideal Club kid.” “Jacklyn participated in Torch Club, Keystone Club, and Career Launch. I could always count on her to set the best example in the Club for other members,” said Kim. Andrade, Reedley Club (2nd) Iribe Flores, East Fresno Club (3rd) EEsteban Aparicio, Mendota Club
Since 1947, the Youth of the Year (YOY) program has been Boys & Girls Clubs’ most anticipated recognition program for teens. Each year, it celebrates members’ extraordinary achievements and selects one teen to become a model ambassador for the organization.
To achieve the title of Youth of the Year on any level, Club members ages 14-18 must embody the values of leadership, service, academic excellence, and healthy lifestyles. They should exemplify the critical impact Boys & Girls Clubs has on the lives of youth.
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Our most recent winner was Kalé Simmons, a six-year member of the Oakhurst Club. Kalé received a $3,000 college scholarship from the Me-n-Ed’s Founders Scholarship Program, a $500 gift card, pizza for a year, and a $350 recognition incentive from Valley Iron Inc. We would like to congratulate all of the Youth of the Year Nominees and thank our Judges for their contribution to this program and dedication to supporting our youth.
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Ken and Muriel Quenzer have spent over six decades supporting young people. It started in 1968 when Ken was asked to run the Pinedale Boys & Girls Club at just 19 years old. Both Ken and Muriel were dedicated to creating educational opportunities and fun programs for youth. Ken moved on to become President of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County fulfilling a 50+ year career with the organization. He is currently President Emeritus. To honor their years of service and dedication to young people, the Board of Directors created The Ken and Muriel Quenzer Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to graduating high school seniors in financial need who plan to move on to college or a vocational school. This is the perfect way to honor their legacy and share their passion in supporting youth.
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“It is exciting to create opportunities for them in their own community,” she said. In fact, that same summer, when the Club received a Lego robotics kit donation from the Bass Lake Science Foundation she teamed up with Mikey-- an Oakhurst BGC Alumni and Fresno State Mechanical Engineering student-- and hosted a week long robotics camp.
The Oakhurst Club partnered with Fresno Flats Historical Park to create a memorable camp experience during the summer of 2021. Members spent their days at the Historical Park every day for a week and immersed themselves into 1800’s pioneer living. Members went through educational activities that taught them what life was like in the 1800’s in their hometown of Oakhurst. They learned how to weave with a loom, pan for gold, use a two-man saw, brand cattle, milk a cow, wash clothes, make candles, and even put out a “fire” using the fire brigade method. A blacksmith also taught them how to heat and bend metal. At the end of every week the Pioneers put on a barnyard dance and had some good ole 1800’s fun. Their days in authentic community cabins were memorable to say the least.
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“Camp was fun because it gave me the opportunity to share something that interests me with the kids, I hope I was able to ignite a similar interest in them,” said Mikey.
There were a lot of opportunities last summer for the youth in Oakhurst to try something new, grow their skills, and dream about who they might become in the future. We are grateful to Jennifer Simmons for seizing those opportunities and for the Oakhurst community who supports the Club. at
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STEM camp gave members the opportunity to build and program the robots using the Lego pieces and computer software. Members solved real life situations using their imaginations and designing their own robot models. At the end of the week members even built battery operated cars and made their way through an obstacle course with movement challenges.
“I had a lot of fun at Pioneer Camp because it was cool to see how they did things back then. I really liked the gold-panning and games we played,” said Grace Walters, age 11. Unit Director Jennifer Simmons says her favorite part of her job is watching children’s interest spike when you teach them something new.
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Ron Samuel & Associates, an affiliation of Ameriprise Financial, has hosted a holiday party for over 10 years, providing a specially selected wrapped gift for each Club member, catered meals and professional portraits for their families. Ron Samuel you are a true gift thank you!
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We want to acknowledge Ron Samuel for his commitment to enhancing the lives of youth through his volunteer work and altruism. He has devoted over 200 hours of guidance, financial support, and advocacy services to help low-income youth at the Pinedale Boys & Girls Club.
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Todd Slinde, President/CEO of Eagle’s Nest US, knows the educational value a garden can provide to a Club. Over five years ago, Todd and a group of youth volunteers from Hope Lutheran Church built garden boxes at the West Fresno Club. Every summer they return to the Club to clean up the garden and add new plants & vegetables. Staff members incorporate the garden into a variety of educational programs. This gives volunteers, parents and community members a chance to get involved with the Club. Thank you Eagle’s Nest US! of Fresno Crop RX Insurance Services, Inc. Benik Insurance Souza Family Fund Dayka & Hackett Worldwide Produce Source Associates, Inc. Development Group Enterprises Construction, Inc. of Pacific Gas & Electric Eslick Construction, Inc. Q Vision Care F & F Inc. Foundation Save Mart CARES Scrubcan, Inc. Selma Health Care District Selma Police Officers Association and Doris Fischer Foundation
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& Tami Lyles William Zimmerman Foundation If you would like to learn more about leaving a legacy gift to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County, please contact Kathryn Weakland at (559) 266 3117. The Heritage Club is an association of people who want to ensure that the future needs of our youth are met We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals for their generous support with a legacy gift. The Heritage Club Bill & Tracy Beckham Larry & Sharon Duncan Kenneth & Carol Fransen Marta JamesRobertGrayGunning&Shirley Holm Michael Kelton Michael & Janet Kidd Warren Kessler Robert Kolbert Sam & Linda Lucido Will & Tami Lyles Duane & Kathi Oswald Robert & Kathryn Price Ken & Muriel Quenzer Brad Sandstrom John & Barbara Smith Jeryl & Patricia Wiens Adrian & Ann Williams IIn Kind continued Les MancoTravioliAbbott, Inc Mark Wilson Construction Me-N-Ed's Pizzerias, Inc. Mike & Janet Kidd Mulholland Citrus N F Davis Drier & Elevator Napa Foothill Auto Truck & AG Nothing Bundt Cakes O'Neill Vintners & Distillers Optimist Club of Greater Fresno Orange Cove Hardware & Lumber Orange Cove Tire Service O'Reilly Auto Parts Patrick & Sue Quigley Paul PleasantRosenbauschValleyState Prison Pump It Up Quinn RhodleeCompany&Mary Braa Ronald Vater, Ret. Military Ronnie SaveSaulSandraSanSal'sRutherfordParkerWineryMexicanRestaurantFranciscoFloralSanJoaquinValleyTownHallChaneyGonzalesMart Sierra Pacific Orthopedics Signal Communication Systems Sports SteelescapesStationLandscape Services Studio Sydsational316 Creations Team Vivian Guarantee Real Estate The Camp Transformation Center The Children's Place Timothy & Susan Thompson Toro YosemiteWilliamVotoUnionTrinityPetroleumFruitSalesBankStudiosRiceMountain Sugar Pine Railroad
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For over nine years Navia Benefit Solutions, formally known as Administrative Solutions (ASi), has supported our 15 Clubs, their members and families. Every Christmas their team donates to the “Perfect Holiday” program. A program designed to create magical moments for families during the holidays. We are grateful to Navia and its employees for being one of the first companies to step up and donate so that every child and their family has a special holiday.
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In my years of service to the communities of Fresno County I have continually been impressed with the great work the Boys & Girls Clubs have provided our youth and their families. I have witnessed the organization’s positive impact in many of our small rural settings, as well as the city of Fresno. They give our most underserved youth hope and physical places to connect with others and build the skills and confidence needed to reach great futures.
As a member of the Board of Trustees of the Boys & Girls Clubs, I can personally attest to hearing the stories of youth who have benefitted from their effective programs and caring staff. Club members have spoken about how they have felt empowered to rise above barriers and achieve new goals. I am proud of the Boys & Girls Clubs contribution to youth in our communities and congratulate them on another successful year!
Sincerely,Margaret
Sheriff-Coroner-PublicMims Administrator East Fresno Club Member with Robot
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REVENUEContributions $ 702,979 00 Grants from Foundations & Government $ 1,994,184 00 Special Events $ 406,560.00 PPP & ERC* $ 632,946.00 Program, Investment, Rent & Other Income $ 244,614.00 $ 3,981,283 00 XPENSESProgram Services $ 2,667,063.00 Management & General $ 377,755 00 Fundraising $ 307,818.00 $$ 3,352,636.00 Revenue over Expenses: $628 647 00 50% 10%16% 6% 18% 9% 11% 80% 2021 Financial Review 16 I 2021 ANNUAL REPORT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: Money Matters Through grants, community banking partners and donations, w been able to implement the best financial literacy program aro The Money Matters Program, is designed to teach young peopl financial responsibility, literacy and independence “Most of our members enjoy learning through hands on activiti rather than just completing math lessons As a program leader lieve teaching children about how money works is one of the gr gifts we can give them. We use real life activities, like having th shop and purchase items in the Club stores to learn about fina said Christina, Mendota Club Program Director Mendota Teen Learning about Financial Literacy
Alicia Audelo, Zimmerman Club Samantha Paredes, East Fresno Juanieace Wilson, West Fresno Onelia Anguiano, Pinedale Kimberly Carter, Clovis Rudy Matcham, Del Rey Rubie Torres, Selma Kim Ozuna, Sanger Fidel Martinez, Juvenile Justice Jazmine Arceo, Reedley Isaiah Lopez, Orange Cove Jennifer Simmons, Oakhurst Gustavo Gonzalez, Harris Farms Blanca Garcia, Firebaugh Jessica Sanchez, Mendota Unit Directors Paco Balderrama John Ferdinandi Saul SteveWilliamJiménez-SandovalLylesMagarian Board of Trustees LEADING THE WAY FORWARD Diane DirectorSandraDirectorRichardDirectorMariaDirectorRonSr.MaryChiefKristinViceKathrynPresidentCarbray&CEOWeaklandPresidentofDevelopmentR.SaldivarOperatingOfficerLouRamirezDirectorofOperationsZislerofOperationsGarciaofOperationsSaldivarofOperationsDeeChaneyofCommunityRelations & Special Events Jessica PresidentKennethGrantsDonnaAccountingMichaelVolunteerAdministrativeAmarisCoordinatorMarketingMaxey&CommunicationsCastilloAssistant&CoordinatorSwinneyAssistantMcBrien&SpecialProjectsQuenzerEmeritus AdministrationBoard of Directors Michael Goldfarb, Board Chair Nicholas Bellasis Mary BarryCoreyCharleneRoyPaulLarryLeeJaminBraaBrazilAnneBriscoeDuncanGibsonHernandezHeuerJacksonMaas David LarryAdrianLisaJusticeJamesRyanTimFeleenaAlexSueJoseDuaneLisaSteveClaytonMartinMedinaMillerNilmeierOswaldPlascenciaQuigleyRamirezSuttonThompsonToncheffPardiniChuckPoochigianSmittcampWilliamsBuss,HonoraryLife Member Group Photo at 2022 Summer Program Planning
Administration Office 540 N. Augusta St. Fresno, CA 93701 (559) 266 3117 www.bgcfresno.org Follow us: @bgcfresnocounty Zimmerman Member Helps Decorate for Day 4 Kids MISSION UNSTOPPABLEMISSION UNSTOPPABLE Join the unstoppable mission of enabling our future heroes! Learn more on our website. Pinedale Club Member Enjoys Arts & Crafts Member Finishes Summer Reading Program Administration Staff Group Photo
