Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast

The holidays are right around the corner, and we’re excited to make this season the most magical yet! Last year we served over 1,600 individuals at our Thanksgiving events and gave over 1,200 gifts at our Winter Wonderland gift drive. Be part of the magic by joining us this holiday season! ???? Visit the following link to commit your support: https://lnkd.in/gvqKzQBz #Thanksgiving #WinterWonderland #CollectiveImpact #BoysandGirlsClub #BGCCentralOC

Join us in preparing decor for our Thanksgiving dinner event and connecting with other like-minded women! What to Expect: 5-6 pm: Hands-on volunteering as we craft Thanksgiving centerpieces 6-7pm: Relaxed networking with drinks and light appetizers. Bring a toy, spread the joy! In the spirit of the season, we kindly ask that you bring a new toy (around $30 value, ages 6-12). Your gift will help spread joy and help support our Winter Wonderland event on December 14th! We’re excited to share in the season of giving with you! Let’s come together to make a meaningful impact in our community—bring a friend, your holiday spirit, and we’ll see you there! RSVP today by contacting Karah Del Cont at [email protected] or (949) 899-2160. #Thanksgiving #SeasonofGiving #WomenofGreatness #BoysandGirlsClub #BGCCentralOC

?? Calling All Volunteers! ?? Join us and our friends from IKEA Costa Mesa next week for a special Thanksgiving dinner for our Club families! Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back this holiday season and spread gratitude and joy within our community. Whether it's serving food or lending a friendly hand, your time will make a lasting impact ?? Sign up today! https://lnkd.in/gV8x6gpB #Thanksgiving #Volunteer #CollectiveImpact #BoysandGirlsClub #BGCCentralOC

Happy Veterans Day to all the brave men and women who served to protect our nation! Today, we’re honored to celebrate and recognize the incredible families and team members in our community who have served. Scroll through this post to learn more about their stories. Thank you for your service and for being a part of our Club family! #VeteransDay #ThankYou #BoysandGirlsClub #BGCCentralOC

This week, volunteers joined our YES Workforce Development team at Back Bay High School to prepare students for job interviews and share their personal experiences of entering the workforce. Thank you DPR Construction and J&L Constructors Inc. for coming out to share your expertise and for inspiring our members to go after their passions. It was an amazing experience for these students, and now they are one step closer to brighter futures. Together, we are helping teens and young adults pursue greatness! Make your impact today by volunteering at one of our upcoming Practice Interviews. Fill out our volunteer form here: https://shorturl.at/wZlBk. Contact our Volunteer Team at [email protected]. #WorkforceDevelopment #PracticeInterviews #YESWFD #BoysandGirlsClub #BGCCentralOC

Today, our members took part in an election that truly hits the sweet spot – casting their votes on the most pressing issue of the day: DONUTS! It’s National Donut Day, and we’re calling on you to join the fun. Which donut has your vote – Chocolate, Glaze, or Sprinkle? Make your choice count and celebrate democracy in the tastiest way possible! ???? #ClubChats #DonutDay #ElectionDay #BoysandGirlsClub #BGCCentralOC

Join us in celebrating Day of the Dead! From ofrendas (or altars) to family gatherings, our members share their favorite traditions and how they honor those who’ve passed.? #ClubChats #DayoftheDead #BoysandGirlsClub #BGCCentralOC

Join us in celebrating our Chief Operations Officer, Kristle Duran, MBA, for being named a 2024 Women in Business Nominee by the Orange County Business Journal! Kristle’s leadership and commitment to empowering youth and advancing our programs make her an exceptional leader and an inspiring force in our community. Congratulations, Kristle - we are proud to have you championing our mission toward greatness, ensuring every child has mentors and champions in life! #WomeninBusiness #OCBJ #OCBJWIB2024 #BoysandGirlsClub #BGCCentralOC

Our College Bound program's first College & Career Fair was a success! Local high school students connected with colleges, universities, and various post-high school programs, exploring options for their futures. Here's to many more opportunities that empower our youth with the resources to build bright futures! #CollegeBound #BrightFutures #BoysandGirlsClub #BGCCentralOC

Thank you,?Jane Tittle?from the?Irvine Rotary,?for organizing the second annual food drive for our Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast to directly benefit from your generous donation. Through our partnership, we were able to stock up our pantry across our 3 teen centers in Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, and Irvine! This donation will directly help enhance our daily programming and activities with more cooking demonstrations and healthy meals for our tweens and teens to enjoy when they drop by the teen centers. Special shout out to the following organizations that supported the success of the food drive: Ally Escrow, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Insperity, NO LIMIT PERSONAL TRAINING, PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company, So Write, Irvine Rotary, Law Offices of Cisca Bank Dr. Sheila Lakshmi Steinberg Anabella Bonfa Felix Trinh