Recent News
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco’s 2012 Charles Schwab Youth of the Year Luncheon
On Tuesday, February 7, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) named Esteffany Calderon of the Mission Clubhouse, as its 2012 Citywide Charles Schwab Youth of the Year. Congratulations, Esteffany!! The announcement was made during the organization’s fourth annual Charles Schwab Youth of the Year Luncheon held at the St. Francis Hotel. Esteffany was selected from among seven Youth of the Year finalists each representing their respective Clubhouses.
This year’s Youth of the Year finalists included: Sasha Newman, Camp Mendocino; Joseph Armijo, Columbia Park Clubhouse; Cecelia Luna, Excelsior Clubhouse; Antonio Sanchez, Treasure Island Clubhouse; Ivana Carol, Visitacion Valley Clubhouse; Jacquelyn Fuller, Willie Mays Clubhouse. Since the fall, these remarkable young people have been formally mentored by coaches and have participated in an intensive series of workshops and activities to better develop their public speaking and essay writing skills.
Congratulations to all eight finalists!
The luncheon was attended by nearly 600 guests, including government officials Mayor Ed Lee; District Supervisors Malia Cohen, Jane Kim, Carmen Chu and Christina Olague; Mirian Saez; Police Chief Greg Suhr; Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White; Commander Mikali Ali; plus many key corporate sponsors like Charles Schwab and Visa.
Special thanks to the following:
Event Chairs: Peter Crawford, Erin Hawthornthwaite, Stephanie Mellin & Steve Strandberg
Sponsors: Charles Schwab; Visa; Dana & Bob Emery; Diana & Steve Strandberg; Wetherby Asset Management; Advent Software, Inc.; Banneker Partners; Ernst & Young, LLP; Google; Hudson Pacific Properties; iShares; Stephanie & Bill Mellin; Microsoft; Wells Fargo; Cabouchon Properties, LLC; Cassidy Turley; Cathy & Sandy Dean; Rocky Fried; Guittard Chocolate Company; Jones Lang LaSalle; Keesal, Young & Logan; KPMG; Lautze & Lautze; Levi’s Kids; McKinsey & Company; Merlin Securities; Jessica & Jason Moment; Meridee Moore & Kevin King; Pircher, Nichols & Meeks; Plath & Company; Rocket Lawyer Inc.; RREEF Real Estate; Spencer Stuart; State Street Global Advisors; Strada Investment Group; Sweet & Baker Insurance Brokers; U.S. Bank.
Youth of the Year Judges: Katie Albright, Executive Director, SF Child Abuse Prevention Center; Mikali Ali, Commander, San Francisco Police Department; Sarah Duxbury, Reporter, San Francisco Business Times; Mirian Saez, Director of Island Operations, Treasure Island City and County of San Francisco; Doug Shoemaker, President, Mercy Housing; Jill Tucker, Reporter San Francisco Chronicle.
Check-out coverage in SF Gate and NBC Bay Area Proud.
Read the full press release.
Safe Passage Sidewalk Mural Launches to Address Safety Concerns of Children & Citizens in the Tenderloin
January 16, 2012
On Monday, January 16 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day), the Safe Passage Sidewalk Mural launched as a way to address safety concerns in the Tenderloin Community. 50 or more volunteers participated in painting the sidewalk mural as part of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. The sidewalk mural will serve as a visual pathway of yellow bricks that connects schools, youth-service providers and community centers so children and teens can recognizably walk to and from their destinations safely.
The concept of Safe Passage was spearheaded by La Voz Latina, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, Chinatown Community Development Center, and North Of Market/Tenderloin Community Benefit District, and the mural was designed by Tenderloin-based artist/community organizer, (Sylvester Guard).
Check-out coverage in SF Gate and KTVU.
buildOn and Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco Partner for a “thanksGIVING” Day of Service
Saturday, November 19, 2011
On Saturday, November 19th, 2011, local non-profits buildOn and Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco hosted a “thanksGIVING” day of service from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at various locations throughout the city. More than 250 students from 16 Bay Area High Schools and members of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco took part in various community service activities — from beautifying Clubhouse gardens and cleaning-up neighborhoods, to serving meals to the homeless and spending time with senior citizens. The day concluded with a “thanksGIVING” meal (donated by Lucca’s Catering) at the Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club at Hunters Point, (195 Kiska Road), where all participants reflected on the day and gave recognition to others.
Pictures coming soon!
BGCSF’s Annual Monster Bash
Friday, October 21, 2011
BGCSF held its annual Monster Bash at Columbia Park Clubhouse on Friday, October 21, 2011. Over 120 kids participated, with all 9 Clubs represented, and about 80 volunteers from the San Francisco Security Traders Association. This event has been an annual tradition for the last 7 years, and provides our kids with a fun night of Halloween-themed games and activities, along with a healthy meal. The kids walked away this year with their faces painted, a decorated sunflower, pumpkin, bracelet, a photo of them in a silly costume and a scary story book they made themselves.
Big thanks to all the volunteers from the San Francisco Security Traders Association for helping plan the event and spending time with our kids during Halloween – they had a blast!
View the photos here.
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco Members Zip on San Francisco Zipline
September-October, 2011
Ziptrek Ecotours San Francisco and San Francisco Recreation and Park Department are proud to partner together to reward members of Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) with a series of zipline experiences, promoting outdoor education. Members of BGCSF’s nine Clubhouses and Camp Mendocino will benefit from these events over the next few weeks as a way to connect inner city youth to nature. Thank you to Ziptrek and SF Recreation and Park Development for promoting sustainability, adventure and outdoor education to our youth members – they’re having a blast!
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Assistance League Donates 2,000 Books to BGCSF to promote Literacy
September 20, 2011
Assistance League (an all-volunteer nonprofit), presented BGCSF with over 2,000 donated books at their national conference as a way to reinforce the importance of literacy and demonstrate their commitment to putting caring and commitment into action. Assistance League volunteers also spent time at The Tenderloin Clubhouse reading to youth members and assisting with homework help. While Assistance League has no chapter in San Francisco, its members certainly made a difference in the lives of our youth! Thank you so much for you generosity!
View the photos here.
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco featured on The Today Show
August 23, 2011
On August 23, The Today Show (NBC) produced a story on the Edible Schoolyard at Hunters Point with Alice Waters, Jenna Bush and celebrity Jake Gyllenhaal (a national ambassador of the Edible Schoolyard program). As the first afterschool program in the country to become an affiliate of The Edible Schoolyard program, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco was chosen to partner on this media opportunity with the Chez Panisse foundation as they celebrate their 40th anniversary. The story is focused specifically on the Edible Schoolyard at Hunters Point – how we’re exposing youth to all aspects of gardening/cooking, and helping them develop healthy eating habits for life – but more largely on how universal the Edible Schoolyard has become. Click here to watch!
Special thanks to the Chez Panisse Foundation for partnering with us on this media opportunity, and to everyone who made it successful – Alice Waters, NBC Crew, Jenna Bush (NBC reporter), Jake Gyllenhaal, Dr. Nadine Burke (Pediatrician at Bayview Child Health Center). And thank you to BGCSF staff for all their leadership. And of course to the kids and staff at Willie Mays –way to go!
View the photos here.
Read coverage in The Huffington Post.
Learn more about the Edible Schoolyard Program.
BGCSF’S 38th Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, July 18, 2011
On July 18, 2011 BGCSF held its 38th Annual Golf Tournament at the Olympic Club, where guests had the opportunity to play on the Lake and Ocean courses. The tournament featured a longest drive competition, closest to the pin, straightest drive, cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, and silent auction. With great appreciation, BGCSF raised over $250,000 that will go to BGCSF programming and to providing a great future for the kids who need us most.
BGCSF greatly thanks third time Presenting Sponsor, U.S. Bank plus our two Event Chairs and Honorary Event Chair – Michael Walker, Jim Keenan and Don Shaver. A special thanks to all the sponsors and participants who contribute year after year to the success of the tournament:
Presenting Sponsor
U.S. Bank
Platinum Sponsor
United Airlines
Gold Sponsor
Kelvin Davis
Mike Dovey
Eastdil Secured
MetroPCS & Kyocera
TPG Capital
Wetherby Asset Management
Silver Plus Sponsor
Hudson Pacific Properties
Silver Sponsor
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP
BTIG LLC
Cassidy Turley BT Commercial
Cathy & Sandy Dean
Rocky Fried
GE Capital Real Estate
General Graphics Exhibits
Innovative Packaging Solutions
Kevin Johnson & Karen Jenkins Johnson
Jones Lang LaSalle
LBA Realty
Paramount Group
Sansome Partners LLC
See’s Candies
Starwood Capital Group
TMG Partners
URS Corporation
Woodruff-Sawyer & Co.
XL Insurance
Bronze Sponsors
Beacon Capital Partners
Brunswick Group
Catellus
DLA Piper Rudnick
Gensler
Sam Hooker & Michel Seifer
Gordon & Joan Marks
Novo Construction
Plant Construction & Brayer Electric
Silverado Contractors, Inc.
TIAA-CREF Global Real Estate
Tom Eliot Fisch
Wilson Meany Sullivan
To join next year’s Golf Committee and for information on sponsorship opportunities for 2012, please contact Sheila Steinberg at ssteinberg@kidsclub.org or 415-445-5418.
View the photos here.
Bank of America Sends BGCSF Jr. Giants Team to SF Giants Game
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Thanks to Bank of America, BGCSF’s Jr. Giants team (the flagship baseball program of the Giants Community Fund, focused on character development), got to enjoy a SF Giants game on Sunday, May 22. But they didn’t JUST watch the game from the bleachers – the Jr. Giants were stationed on the field and got to meet the starting lineup for the San Francisco Giants and received autographs. Thank you to Bank of America for providing our kids and their family members with tickets to Sunday’s game!
View the photos here.
Vernon Davis Visits Tenderloin Clubhouse
Friday, May 20, 2011
On Friday, May 20, 49ers tight end Vernon Davis spent the afternoon with members of the Tenderloin Clubhouse, IDHC and VYDC — talking to them about his career path in sports and his passion for art. He even helped the kids finish a mural that was commissioned through the StreetSmARTS program, a joint initiative of the San Francisco Arts Commission and the Department of Public Works that connects established urban artists with private property owners to create vibrant art in an effort to curb graffiti vandalism. Members of the Tenderloin Club came up with the idea for the new mural, and worked with local muralist, Cameron Moberg. The kids also enjoyed taking pictures with the professional athlete and receiving signed memorabilia.
Thank you to Vernon Davis, Department of Public Works and The San Francisco Arts Commissions for collaborating on this event and providing a spectacular opportunity for our kids!
View the photos here.
Read coverage in SF Chronicle.
BGCSF’s 2011 Annual Gala
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
BGCSF hosted its Annual Fundraiser themed to Camp Mendocino’s 80th Anniversary, at San Francisco City Hall on Wednesday, May 4, 2011. The event was a huge success, raising more than $600,000 and attracting over 430 guests. The event honored our historic friendship with the Guardsmen, a group of Bay Area men who are focused on enhancing and improving the lives of at-risk youth. Each summer, for over 64 years, The Guardsmen have sponsored hundreds of our Club members to attend Camp Mendocino. Only with this major partnership can most of our campers enjoy ten days in the redwood forest, having fun, making friends and learning about the environment. The night put six youth front and center, as they shared their favorite memories and activities, as well as what an integral role Camp has played in their lives.
View the photos here.
Special thanks to the following:
Event Chairs: Bruce Callander, Chris Roeder and John Callander
Sponsors:
Club Legend: Dana & Bob Emery; Mrs. Donald Fisher
Club Visionary: John & Laura Fisher; Robert & Elizabeth Fisher; Andrew & Elizabeth Spokes; Sports Basement
Club Champions: The CAC Group; Dodge & Cox; Rocky Fried ; Meridee Moore & Kevin King; Wells Fargo; Wetherby Asset Management
Club Guardians: Deloitte LLP; United Airlines
Club Sponsors: Mr. & Mrs. John H. Bickel; Brunswick Group; The Bud Karp Trust; Elizabeth & Clark Callander; California Pacific Orthopedic Sports Medicine; Sue & Todd Carter; Suzy & David Cumming; Tim Dattels & Kristine Johnson; Guittard Chocolate Company; The Hebert Family; Jones Lang LaSalle; Millicent & Bob Lalanne ; LBA Realty; Leigh & Bill Matthes; Hilary & Mark McInerney; Stephanie & Bill Mellin; Deborah Lee Minor & Family; Jessica & Jason Moment; Morgan Stanley; Nibbi Brothers General Contractors; Novo Construction; OUM & Co. LLP; Su-Moon Paik & Robert Brown; Pircher, Nichols & Meeks; Purple Kumquats; RMW Architecture & Interiors; Sweet & Baker Insurance Brokers; Phyllis & Ted Swindells; Susan & David Tunnell; Darcy & Greg Wettersten; Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Wineroth III
Wine Sponsor: Rodney Strong Vineyard
BGCSF’s First Career Panel on Technology
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
On Tuesday, BGCSF teens enjoyed our first Career Panel – focused entirely on technology, design and entrepreneurship. Hosted at the Mission Clubhouse, over 25 teens interacted with inspiring individuals who’ve pursued fulfilling careers as pioneers in technology. These leaders included: Jeffrey Kalmikoff, Chief Creative Officer of Threadless.com; Marc Hemeon, Co-founder, fflick.com; Robin Anderson, photographer, videographer, and visual designer; Henrik Olsen, Principal Executive Creative Director, Hot Studio; Solana Crawford, CEO and Chief Creative Officer, DaT.
Thank you to all the panelists and moderator for participating in such a stimulating and educational event for our teens (our future workforce!)
BGCSF Teens Meet President Barack Obama
April 20, 2011
On Wednesday, April 20, 30-35 BGCSF teens and pre-teens attended President Barack Obama’s speech at the Masonic Auditorium on Nob Hill. The teens had been chronicling their experiences & thoughts before the event and created a video – talking about what this opportunity means to them and what they would say to the President if they met him. The video is posted on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/BGCSF
This was such a GREAT opportunity for our kids to get a chance to see & hear from President Barack Obama, and some of them even got to shake his hand! A huge thank you goes to Lorna Randlett who led the charge, as well as other BGCSF Board members, in arranging this opportunity for our organization and purchasing over 40 tickets. We could not be more grateful!
View the photos here.
Read coverage in SF Chronicle; SF Gate; SF Appeal Online; NBC Bay Area
Watch BGCSF teens on NBC (4/19); NBC (4/20) ; FOX ;and CBS
Girls Night Out/Boys Night Out
March 10 & 11, 2011
This year’s Girls Night Out/Boys Night Out events were a great success! On Thursday we had 100 women pair up with 100 girls to enjoy Cross-country Road Trip themed games, as well as share a meal and entertainment from our own Treasure Island’s Divalicious dancers. On Friday we attempted it again with 100 men and 100 boys. On this night, entertainment by was provided by some of Sunnydale’s kids performing as The Dopest Outsiders. The evening could not have been as successful without the support of our financial sponsors and in-kind donors. We would like to thank the following companies and individuals for their generosity:
Club Guardian:
Ernst & Young
Lautze & Lautze
Club Sponsors:
The Gap
Lucca Ravioli
In-Kind Donors:
Asqew Grill; Bi-Rite Market; Blue Diamond Almonds; Charles Schwab; Costco; Ernst & Young; Friends of BGCSF; Gap Inc; The Guardsmen; Lautze & Lautze; Lucca Ravioli Company; Presidio of SF; Pricewaterhouse Coopers; Salesforce; SF Giants; Sports Basement; Staples; Trader Joe’s; USDA Forest Service
These annual events are a great way to meet a BGCSF member and learn more about what goes on in our Clubhouses. If you couldn’t make it this time, please consider joining us next year. In the meantime, if you want to tour one of our Clubs or volunteer with us, please contact Erica Perez, Volunteer & Corporate Outreach Manager, at 415-445-5482 or eperez@kidsclub.org. Check out photos from the event!
View the photos here.
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco’s 2011 Charles Schwab Youth of the Year Luncheon
February 9, 2011
On Wednesday, February 9, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) named Jezi Correa, a 12-year member of the Mission Clubhouse and Camp Mendocino as its 2011 Charles Schwab Citywide Youth of the Year. Congratulations, Jezi! The announcement was made during the organization’s third annual Charles Schwab Youth of the Year Luncheon held at The Westin St. Francis Hotel.
This year’s Charles Schwab Youth of the Year finalists included: Jezi, Camp Mendocino; Ileana, Columbia Park Clubhouse; Asmara, Excelsior Clubhouse; Troy, Tenderloin Clubhouse; Irlanzujuan, Visitacion Valley Clubhouse; Waynelle, Willie Mays Clubhouse. Since the fall, these remarkable young people have been formally mentored by coaches and have participated in an intensive series of workshops and activities to better develop their public speaking and essay writing skills. Each of them were recognized for their academic accomplishments, leadership skills, self motivation, moral character, and service to their Boys & Girls Club and community. Congratulations to all seven finalists!
The luncheon was attended by nearly 500 guests (twice what we had last year) including the finalists and their families; BGCSF staff, Board members, major donors; and community leaders. BGCSF raised almost $300,000 in revenue at the event, plus another $50,000 (which qualified for our 2:1 match that was announced at the event). This $50,000 will go specifically towards our new Scholarship Fund, something we plan on growing each year. Special thanks to the following:
Event Chairs: Katherine August-deWilde, Peter Crawford, Steve Strandberg
Event Committee: Lucy Carrico, Rocky Fried, Erin Hawthornthwaite, Lynda Hutton, Ellen Parsons, Lisa Roberts
Sponsors: Charles Schwab; First Republic Bank; Advent Software, Inc.; Cassidy Turley BT Commercial; Dana & Bob Emery; Goldman Sachs; Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc.; iShares; Diana & Steve Strandberg; McKinsey & Company; Microsoft; Kim & Richard Beleson; Elizabeth & Clark Callander; Citi Private Bank; Cathy & Sandy Dean; Ernst & Young, LLP; Rocky Fried; Google; Guittard Chocolate Company; Jones Lang LaSalle; Meridee Moore & Kevin King; KPMG; Lautze & Lautze; Pircher, Nichols & Meeks; Strada Investment Group; Sweet & Baker Insurance Brokers; U.S. Bank; Visa; Wetherby Asset Management
Youth of the Year Judges: Mario Diaz, The Wells Fargo Foundation; Elaine Gold, Gold Foundation; Ann Mannix, San Francisco Police Captain, Northern Station; Bobbi Silten, Gap Inc.; Kevin Truitt, San Francisco Unified School District; Michael Walker, U.S. Bank
View the photos here.
Listen to their speeches here.
Union Square Ice Rink Event
November 23, 2010
The Safeway Ice Rink made its debut in Union Square for the holidays and thanks to Willy Beitak Productions, managers of the rink, BGCSF was chosen as its charity partner! In addition to our name prominently displayed around the rink, 50 cents of each ticket sale is donated to BGCSF. Plus, on November 23, over 70 kids had the opportunity to go to the Union Square Ice Rink to skate and enjoy healthy snacks provided by Safeway. Special characters from Disney were there too, so not only did kids get to skate, but they also got to take photos with Minnie, Mickey & Goofy, plus do arts & crafts with Disney volunteers. A ton of fun and enjoyment was had by all! Thank you to Willy Beitak, Disney and Safeway for a nice holiday treat for our kids!
View the photos here.
Party City Halloween Event
October 23, 2010
On Saturday, October 23, Party City hosted 200 BGCSF members, staff and family members at Six Flags for a special Halloween Event. Kids had their faces painted, took pictures with the characters, received a candy free goodie bag and of course enjoyed the rides! Healthy lunches were provided to all kids as well as dolphin dollars!
Thank you to Party City for this wonderful and FUN opportunity for our kids!
View the photos here.
The Edible Schoolyard at Hunters Point Garden Celebration
October 16, 2010
On Saturday, October 16 2010, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco hosted the Edible Schoolyard at Hunters Point Garden Celebration. The goal of this program is to involve Club members and their families in all aspects of tending the garden – along with preparing, serving and eating the food – as a way to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables and develop lifelong healthy eating habits. At this event, we raised $89,000 toward that goal!
The event featured Club and Garden tours, food & beverage tastings in the courtyard, a hands-on cooking class, as well as a brief program that included speeches from two of our youth – Angelina and Lanesha, and a special cooking demonstration from Guest Chef Bryant Terry. Thank you to our Event Chair, Stephanie Mellin, and the Garden Celebration Event Committee for their outstanding efforts in organizing such a great event.
View the photos here.
BGCSF is incredibly grateful to The Garden Celebration Event Sponsors:
Master Gardener Sponsor
Stephanie & Bill Mellin; Elizabeth & Andrew Spokes
Cultivator Sponsors
Penny & James George Coulter; Jill Cowan & Stephen Davis; Nina & Casper de Clercq; Dana & Bob Emery; Ernst & Young, LLP; Deirdre & Chris Hockett; Leigh & Bill Matthes; Stephen Mattoon & Reardon Heights Apartments; Marie & Bill McGlashan; Eva & Bill Price
Grower Sponsors
Gail Covington & John Murray; Rocky Fried; Nicole & Andrew Sheehan; Molly West & Chuck Slaughter
Additional Support
1300 on Fillmore; Bi-Rite Creamery; Allison & Jim Bloom; Clark Callander; Chef K2; Dragon Well Restaurant; Edible Marin & Wine Country; Frank Fennema Photography; Il Fornaio; Carol & John; McDonnell; Pizza Politana; Slow Food San Francisco; Whole Foods Market
Lucas Films Clone Wars Premiere Event
September 10, 2010
On Friday, September 10, 100+ of our Club members had the opportunity to attend Lucas Films for the premier of Clone Wars Season 3! Kids got to meet n’ greet with costumed characters, take photos with George Lucas and Clone Wars Cast, perform a lightsaber training on the lawn, play Clone Wars Adventure games, and of course – watch the premiere of “Clone Cadets” and “ARC Troopers.” At the end, kids were given back-to-school StarWars backpacks filled with goodies as a take-home gift.
Thank you to Lucas Films for putting on such a fantastic event and giving our kids this opportunity – they truly enjoyed it!
View the photos here.
BGCSF’S 37th Annual Golf Tournament
Monday, July 12, 2010
On July 12, 2010 BGCSF held its 37th Annual Golf Tournament at the Olympic Club, where guests had the opportunity to play on the Lake and Ocean courses. The tournament featured a longest drive competition, closest to the pin, straightest drive, cocktail & hors d’oeuvres, and silent auction. With great appreciation, BGCSF raised $222,000 that will go to BGCSF programming and to providing a safe and positive place for the kids who need us most.
BGCSF greatly thanks all the sponsors and participants who contribute year after year to the success of the tournament. A special thanks to second time Presenting Sponsor, U.S. Bank.
To join next year’s Golf Committee and for information on sponsorship opportunities for 2011, please contact Sheila Steinberg at ssteinberg@kidsclub.org or 415-445-5418.
View the photos here.
Mission Clubhouse Grand Opening
Monday, June 14, 2010
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco celebrated the grand reopening of its renovated Mission Clubhouse on June 14. Community leaders, donors, politicians, and a host of local youth gathered at the new Clubhouse for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, officially opening the center to Mission District youth ages 6-18. The $8 million facility features a learning center, art studio, middle school-size gym, multi-media center, games room, teen center, plus offices for behavioral health. Additionally, it’s one of the first Boys & Girls Clubs to be built with sustainable & “green” features such as solar panels, natural ventilation, and radiant heat. The Clubhouse was architected by Tom Eliot Fisch and built by Nibbi Brothers. BGCSF would especially like to acknowledge the following, for their dedication to the rebuilding of this Club: BGCSF’s Brighter Futures Capital Campaign donors, The Rotary Club of San Francisco, Gerson and Barbara Bakar, the William G. Irwin Charity Foundation, the Koret Foundation, The Kresge Foundation and the Mission community.
View the photos here.
Check out coverage from NBC-11.
Read the full press release.
BGCSF Wins Two more National First-Place Program Excellence Awards
Friday, May 14, 2010
On Friday, May 14, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco was awarded two out of seven first-place awards for Program Excellence – the most prestigious awards in the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) movement. Between 200 and 300 Clubs across the country apply in each of the seven categories!
- First place for The Arts
- Ernest Ingold Clubhouse, “Culture Club” program – a program that helped members gain new experiences and appreciation for other cultures through music, dance, food and outside field trips. Congratulations to our staff lead, Beth Molnar!
- First place for Education and Career Development
- Sunnydale Clubhouse, “Sisterhoods” program – a program that empowered girls to build healthy relationships, advocate for their rights, reduce violence in their communities, and so much more. Congratulations to our staff leads, Erin Guiterrez and Rebecca Randall!
These awards get to the core of who we are and why we matter so much. Our 2010 success comes on the heels of winning 3 out of 7 in 2009!
BGCSF’s 2010 Annual Gala
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
BGCSF hosted its Annual Fundraiser themed around our youth’s “Success Futures,” at Bimbo’s 365 on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. The event was a huge success, raising more than $567,000 and attracting over 350 guests. The event honored Board member Larry Baer for his 14 years of service to BGCSF and his dedication towards our youth. As President of the San Francisco Giants, his influence in the business community combined with his generosity to the organization, has greatly impacted our Club members over the years. The night put our teens front and center, as they shared their personal success stories and described how the Club helped them achieve the following: Academic Success; Good Character & Community Engagement; Healthy Lifestyles; and Job Readiness, with Earning Potential. Through these areas, BGCSF has helped make their futures much brighter.
View the photos here.
Special thanks to the following:
Event Chairs: F. Warren Hellman, Janet Lamkin and Ken McNeely
Sponsors:
Club Legend: Dana & Bob Emery; The Fisher Family
Club Visionary: Elizabeth & Andrew Spokes; Diana & Steve Strandberg; Club Champion; First Republic Bank; Rocky & Lycia Fried; Meridee Moore & Kevin King
Club Guardian: Dodge & Cox; San Francisco Giants; The CAC Group; The Hellman Family Foundation; United Airlines
Club Sponsor: AT&T; The Bengier Foundation: Catholic Healthcare West; Jill Cowan & Stephen Davis; Suzy & David Cumming; Deloitte LLP; Katherine & David deWilde; Ernst & Young; Guittard; Chocolate Company; Stephanie & Bill Mellin; Mission Bay Development Group; Jessica & Jason Moment; Nibbi Brothers General Contractors; Eve Niquette & Charles Pohl; Orrick, Herrington &; Sutcliffe LLP; Su-Moon Paik & Robert Brown; Pircher, Nichols & Meeks; RMW Architecture & Interiors; Sweet & Baker Insurance Brokers; Susan & David Tunnell; Ashley & Minott Wessinger
Club Mentor: Citi Private Bank; Diamond Foods, Inc.; Mike Dovey; John & Lisa Pritzker Family Fund; Kate & Tom Klein; LBA Realty; Legend Merchant Group; Sitzmann, Morris & Lavis; Tom Eliot Fisch
Boys Night Out/Girls Night Out
March 18 & 19, 2010
This year’s Girls Night Out/Boys Night Out events were a great success! 100 volunteers each night partnered with a little buddy for an evening of games and environmental exploration. This year’s theme was Ecosystem Preservation, as a way to highlight our organization’s new “Green” Initiative. Buddy pairs had fun learning about the environment and how to save it while combating global warming, ice fishing in the Arctic, and keeping landfills smaller by composting and recycling. The evening could not have been as successful without the support of our financial sponsors and in-kind donors. We would like to thank the following companies and individuals for their generosity:
Club Guardian
Ernst & Young
Lautze & Lautze
Club Mentor
AT&T
The Gap
In-Kind Donors
AT&T; Charles Schwab; Friends of BGCSF; Gap, Inc.; Garaventa Enterprises; KQED; Les Andersen; Lucca’s; Neutrogena; Oakland A’s; PG & E; Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLC; Randall Children’s Museum; San Francisco 49ers; San Francisco Zoo; Target; Wells Fargo; Whole Foods
We would also like to thank the hundreds of volunteers who participated in this event and made it such a highlight for our members. Your time, energy and commitment to our youth is tremendously appreciated!
These annual events are a great way to meet a BGCSF member and learn more about what goes on in our Clubhouses. If you couldn’t make it this time, please consider joining us next year. In the meantime, if you want to tour one of our Clubs or volunteer with us, please contact Erica Perez, Volunteer & Corporate Outreach Manager, at 415-445-5482 or eperez@kidsclub.org. Check out photos from the event!
View the photos here.
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco’s 2010 Charles Schwab Youth of the Year Luncheon
February 1, 2010
On Monday, February 1, Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco (BGCSF) named Winnie Phan, a 12-year member of the Tenderloin Clubhouse, as its 2010 Citywide Charles Schwab Youth of the Year. Congratulations, Winnie!! The announcement was made during the organization’s second annual Charles Schwab Youth of the Year Luncheon held at the St. Francis Hotel. Winnie was selected from among seven Youth of the Year finalists each representing their respective Clubhouses. This year’s finalists included: Andrea Beasley, Camp Mendocino; De’Moniuque (Nikki) Carroll, Visitacion Valley Clubhouse; Lamisha Duree, Columbia Park Clubhouse; Jackie Fuller, Willie Mays Clubhouse; Adrena Ng, Ernest Ingold Clubhouse; Winnie Phan, Tenderloin Clubhouse; Margaret Reyes, Excelsior Clubhouse. Each of them were recognized for their accomplishments, leadership skills, motivation, moral character, and service to Clubhouse and community. Congratulations to all seven finalists!
View the photos here.
The luncheon was attended by approximately 300 guests, (almost twice what we had last year) including the finalists and their families; BGCSF staff, board members, major donors; and community leaders. BGCSF raised $108,000. Special thanks to the following:
Event Chair: Heather Rodriguez
Sponsors: Charles Schwab, Dana & Bob Emery, First Republic Bank, Cathy & Sandy Dean, Lycia & Rocky Fried, RocketLawyer, Diana & Steve Strandberg, U.S. Bank, The Elfenworks Foundation, Jacqueline & Christian Erdman, Laura & John Fisher, Lynda & Bill Hutton, Stephanie & Bill Mellin, Heather & Robert Rodriguez, Sweet and Baker Insurance Brokers, and United Airlines.
Youth of the Year Judges: Brooke Bengier, Director, Sales Planning, Tribal Fusion; Pam David, Executive Director, Walter and Elise Haas Fund; Lauren Speeth, Founding CEO, The Elfenworks Foundation; John Stewart, Chairman, The John Stewart Company; Maria Su, Director, SF Department of Children, Youth and Their Families; Bill Tompkins, SVP, Total Rewards & HR Operations, Gap Inc.
