Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura

The Emma Nylen Scholarship for school year 2021-2022 is now available! Deadline is April 30th. Click the link to download the application: https://bgclubventura.org/what-/emma-nylen-scholarship.html

We thought we'd share a little window into our local Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura, so you can see the children your philanthropy is helping to support! Click the link to learn more: https://secure.givelively.org//greater-together-join-the-m

Help us reach our goal of raising $10K or more before Dec. 31st and The Rotary Club of Ventura South and its Foundation will kick in an extra $10K! Click the link to give now: https://secure.givelively.org//greater-together-join-the-m

As many parents in our community have struggled to balance childcare this year, our Boys & Girls Club was open for virtual programming during this year's earlier quarantine and has been physically open since July 20th, offering expanded, full-day programming and mentorship, to help families and children. Click here to support: https://secure.givelively.org//greater-together-join-the-m

Each of our mentors, like Ms. Jenkins, plays a vital part in empowering children and teens that attend our Clubhouses. Click the link to learn more on how to support: https://secure.givelively.org//greater-together-join-the-m

We just got word today that we were recognized by GuideStar, a leader in nonprofit data analysis, that we were awarded the top seal in nonprofit transparency and efficiency in 2020. Very cool....we hope we can continue to earn the trust and respect of our donor community. Learn more about making a gift this season here: https://secure.givelively.org//greater-together-join-the-m

Click the link to learn more: https://secure.givelively.org//greater-together-join-the-m Families are under tremendous pressure this year and need our help. Support local parents and children this season needing an affordable alternative to childcare.

Help relieve families of the challenges of childcare this year by making a donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura.

Keep an eye out for artwork that Ventura County Boys & Girls Club kids drew for Ventura County Transportation Commission buses! Each shows how the artist imagines public transit in 100 years.

Donate and help programs that support children here in Ventura to become leaders in our community. Select a giving level or choose your own gift amount. Any gift level, $1 or more, helps invest in their future.

Register on https://lnkd.in/e9WKAWc and click on "Kearsarge/Eastern Sierras" 30" x 22.25." Bidding still open!

Visit https://bgcventura2020.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse and click on the Live Auction "KVTA Marketing Opportunity." Bidding still open!

Click the link to bid online! https://lnkd.in/ew8cu3b

Click the link to bid online! https://bgclubventura.org//spe/great-futures-gala-auction/

A little info on how to get ready for our Live Virtual Auction on Saturday, Oct. 24! - Go to https://bgclubventura.org//great-future/event-details.html - If not yet registered, click on the Register button - Then click on View Live Auction button to be taken to our YouTube stream! - Click "Set Reminder" to be reminded day of!... - Like the picture says, two devices recommended! - Bid on your phone and watch the stream on a computer/smart TV/tablet/other phone! Or whatever works best for you :) - Call us if you have any questions! 805-641-5585 See more

SILENT AUCTION BIDDING IS LIVE! ITEMS ADDED DAILY! Register and start bidding TODAY! Click this link to be taken to our bidding site and click "Start Bidding": https://bgcventura2020.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT!

SILENT AUCTION BIDDING IS NOW LIVE! Click the "Join Now' button in the event section to be taken to our auction website! On the top right corner, click "Start Bidding" - you'll be taken to another website, click "Start Bidding" and then "Create Account". Or click this link here: https://supporter.greatergiving.com/Login Items will be added throughout the week so be sure to come back and check!

Our Virtual Auction goes live THIS FRIDAY! You can register and start bidding on Silent Auction items Friday, Oct. 16th! Click the link now to preview what items we have so far. More items are on the way The Live Auction and actual Event will be Saturday, Oct. 24th on the site and on our Youtube! The link can be found on our website: https://bgclubventura.org//great-future/event-details.html Message us if you have any questions!

Thank you to all who attended our 37th Annual Golf Classic/Lexus Champions for Charity and made it a success!! https://youtu.be/hQvuswj3Xl0 A little recap!!

Thanks to everyone who joined us at our 37th Annual Golf Classic at the beautiful Ojai Valley Inn on Oct. 1st! We hope everyone had a great time despite the 106 degree F heat! Check out the pictures our board member, Michael Lebow, took.

Dr. Lammot wanted to share this special message to thank all the amazing people who donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura on her birthday!! And thank you, happy birthday!! Raised $753 so far....

For my birthday this year, I'm asking for donations to Boys and Girls Club of Ventura, Inc. I've chosen this nonprofit because their mission means a lot to me, and I hope you'll consider contributing as a way to celebrate with me. Every little bit will help me reach my goal. I've included information about Boys and Girls Club of Ventura, Inc. below. We provide a positive place for all youth, especially those who need us most, and quality programs to help them become healthy, responsible, confident and productive members of our community.

Click the link to learn more https://bgclubventura.org/news-events/special-events/

Did you know? We have extended our hours for the school year and providing school work assistance*! Our LeFevre club is open 7:30 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday! If interested or have any questions, you can call them at 805-641-5599. Our Addison club is open 8 am - 5 pm, Monday-Friday! They can be reached at 805-641-5588.... *We will be providing distance learning *assistance* - in which we are assisting members with their school work for part of the day, but parents/guardians will need to help their kids complete it! Our administration office can be reached out 805-641-5585.

We are HIRING! For more info and to apply, please check out our postings on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com//youth-development-team-program-sta Or LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1987524194/

Today we are finally open! After a long process of preparing plans and getting our clubs ready, we are ready! Though we are opening with special limitations: - We are opening only TWO club sites: Addison Center on the West End and LeFevre Center on Johnson Dr. - We are opening at limited capacity: each club will only accept up to 70 kids.... - Special hours: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm - Temperature checks and masks ARE REQUIRED! - etc... If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call us at 805-641-5585 or respective clubs at: Addison Center 805-641-5588 // LeFevre Center 805-641-5599. Thank you!

WE HAVE RESCHEDULED OUR GOLF TOURNAMENT! October 1st at Ojai Valley Inn!

Thank You!! Our friends at Ventura County Credit Union #VCCUCares wanted to surprise us with a check to invest in our Ventura Boys & Girls Club! We are so grateful. It has been a trying year, but we will continue to bounce back. Thank you for leading the way #VCCUCares.

DID YOU KNOW? AmazonSmile customers can now support Boys and Girls Club of Ventura, Inc. in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones! Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device... -Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings' -Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app, update your app.

From our CEO, Patti Birmingham:

Title: After COVID-19: Plumbing and Gas Considerations for Food and Beverage Establishments Date: Wed, Jun 10, 2020 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT This free webinar is being offered in collaboration with SoCalGas Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) to provide a more in-depth discussion of the considerations needed to be made when reopening food and beverage establishments after a prolonged closure or greatly reduced use. This presentation will further discuss some of the wat...er and drainage needs, but will also focus highly on the gas considerations needed for reopening these types of buildings. Individual appliances and equipment commonly found in restaurants, bars, and cafeterias, will be a main focus for discussion. REGISTER HERE: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/8186838643269009164

The Emma Nylen Scholarship deadline is next Friday, May 22nd! Please have all application forms submitted by 5pm, May 22nd via email to [email protected]. You can mail your application to our office if it safe for you to do. For more info, visit our site here: https://bgclubventura.org/what-/emma-nylen-scholarship.html

Today is #GivingTuesdayNow Watch More Stories Like These...Help support the people, programs, and training that bring our Clubhouses to life at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura.

#GivingTuesdayNow May 5th, Watch More Stories Like These...Help Support.

May 5th is #GivingTuesdayNow set the example and make a gift to BGC Ventura. Learn more: https://bgclubventura.org/ways-to-he/club-story-center.html

Times are tough for everyone right now but we're so glad to be partners with businesses that help in any way they can! Here's a message from one of our sponsors: C.D. Lyon, Inc. would like to thank all essential worker’s that have been working hard through this unprecedented time. We are thankful for our own employees that have been giving their usual 110% percent at work. C.D. Lyon was proud to be able to donate sixty-five N95 Masks to CMH to help protect their staff that is working on the front line to save Ventura locals. C.D. Lyon & staff are anxious to have the economy rebound and have the COVID-19 threats behind us. We hope everyone stays healthy & safe during these times of uncertainty.

Happy Earth Day! See what California Resources Corporation is doing to help reduce greenhouse gases and more at: https://poweringcalifornia.com/

Local business partners like Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) are fundamental to our success. SoCalGas thanks essential workers and everyone working together to make the community a better place for children and families. https://youtu.be/XFRBQ64eQFA

Ms. Leslie, Art Instructor at our Robert Addison Club, tells about Jose Luis and his sense of encouragement with other children and adults. Learn more at the Boys & Girls Club Story Center. https://youtu.be/n5KY-R5Q2As

We are helping parents and children navigate virtual learning by sharing free, online resources. Help us prepare for when we reopen. Because of event cancellations and funding scarcity during this time, we are asking for your help. Let's not put a child's future on hold. Please make a gift to support your community resource for children Boys & Girls Club. Thank you!

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SoCalGas has launched their SoCalGas CAREs Campaign to Bring Awareness to CARE Assistance Program for Customers Facing Financial Hardship due to COVID-19! More info here: https://www.socalgas.com//california-alternate-rates-for-e

Did you know the Ventura County Library are having virtual storytimes? Check out their page for more information! https://www.vencolibrary.org/events

As we navigate this new normal - hopefully for a short amount of time! - we know that emotions are running wild and trying to ground ourselves can be tough! Here are some helpful tips for parents, children, and teens to take care of themselves and each other! Please share! #ventura #visitcalifornia #visitventura #venturacounty #venturaca #socialdistancing #socialandemotionallearning #socialemotionallearning #socialemotionaldevelopment #socialemotionalskills #boysandgirlsclubofamerica #boysandgirlsclubsofamerica #bgca #greatfutures #bgcventura #boysandgirlsclubventura #boysandgirlsclubofventura #bgcgv #teens #selfcare #selflove #parents #parentsupport

As you might've heard, the VUSD has decided to keep schools closed for the remainder of the school year to help mitigate exposure to COVID-19. We are still closed but are working diligently to create an online presence in your and your child's life. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

As we find our footing during this unprecedented time, the best thing we can do - other than staying inside and washing our hands! - is focusing on the positives. Below is a video of our Oak View director, Angela, talking about a compassionate club member taking care of his fellow club member. We hope you all are staying safe and healthy! If you can, please consider donating to keep supporting the people, the programs and the training that make our Clubs possible!

Read what SoCalGas is doing for their customers - continued services and payments!

As we find our routine in the closures of our clubs and wanting to continue helping our members succeed, we have created a resource page for Parents to get up-to-date information and Kids to pass some time with educational pages. We will be continuing to update this page with links so be sure to check back! https://bgclubventura.org//coronavirus/resources-page.html

Due to COVID-19 and school closures, we have made the decision to extend the deadline until May 22, 2020 and have waived submitting *offcial, unopened* transcripts - we will be accepting unofficial transcripts. For more information, please click the link below. Stay safe and healthy!... https://bgclubventura.org/what-/emma-nylen-scholarship.html

POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 6, 2020 We have made the difficult, but necessary decision to postpone our Golf Classic until August 6, 2020! Nothing else has changed but the date! So if you're interested in playing, please register today.

If you and your family are in need of breakfast/lunch, VUSD has several locations handing out food! Please check the information below to find a location.

Due to VUSD closing all schools, we have made the difficult decision to close as well. Please read the following letter from our CEO concerning our closures and COVID-19. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.

We do not take the decision to close lightly and realize the signifcant challenges that this will present for many of us. We will be following the VUSD suit and will be closing our clubs from March 16th-April 10th. We will be monitoring this closely and will update you all with any new information. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call us at 805-641-5585 or you can email our CEO at [email protected]

Our Youth of the Year event is two weeks away! Register today to be part of a wonderful morning hearing from our youth bettering our community. https://bgclubventura.org//special-events/power-of-one-yo/

Register today and JOIN us for a wonderful celebration of our outstanding youth as they showcase their achievements and share their hopes and dreams all while giving you an opportunity to see how YOUR SUPPORT is making a difference in our community! Click here to register now: https://bgclubventura.org//power-of-/yoy-registration.html Send us a message if you have any questions!

The 2020 Emma Nylen Scholarship is officially live! Visit our website to download the application today! Deadline to submit your application is April 24, 2020. https://bgclubventura.org/what-/emma-nylen-scholarship.html

Spring, spring is coming soon! Grass is green and flowers bloom! Give today and help us create Great Futures. https://secure.givelively.org//greater-together-join-the-m

Keep an eye out on our Special Events page for future updates! And here's a fun Save the Date card! https://bgclubventura.org/news/special-events/overview.html

There is a city by the sea... Support the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura because together we can be better, do better, live better. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Vii5kXZ_a0

Today is your last chance to help! If Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura gives you $1 or more worth of service to your children, to your family or has touched you in any way in our Ventura community, the cost of your Tuesday coffee, please help secure its future with a gift to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura. Thank you! https://secure.givelively.org//greater-together-join-the-m

Donate @ bgclubventura.org. Changing our children-- changes the world.

Donate this season to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura and help make an impact on children here locally in your Ventura community. Visit: bgclubventura.org to learn more.

Happy Holidays! Remember that a gift to our Club determines the future of a child.

Ford of Ventura will be donating $10 per test drive* to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura when you mention us by name! Be sure to stop by and test drive a great car all while supporting your community's youth! Please share with your friends, family and neighbors! *Up to $500 total, ends 12/24/19

Huge thanks to Monica - Sticky Sweet Cupcakes - for this beautiful and delicious holiday cake! Please check out her page for more of her sweet creations!

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Addressing Social Isolation and Resiliency in Children https://bgclubventura.org/ways-to-help/givingtuesday.html