Stories of Impact

In August, NBA Player and former Club Member, Jalen Green paid a visit to the West Fresno Club. He donated backpacks, school supplies, Adidas shoes, and Hydroflasks. Over 200 families enjoyed dinner and heard a special message from Jalen Green.

“Giving back to the West Fresno community means a lot to me.” said Jalen Green, “It’s a part of my childhood. I grew up here.”

We took six of our members to the Keystone Conference as Gold Charter members-- a first since 2011! The theme was Connect, Create, Captivate. Breakout sessions centered around two topics. The first was Teen Mental Health with sessions such as “Coping and Connecting with Others” and “Finding Light through Teen Depression”. The second topic was Teen Issues & Awareness with sessions such as “Unpacking Stereotypes” and “Finding Comfort in Your Skin”.

The Keystone Club of Pinedale has earned their way to Chicago! Six Club teens will be traveling to BGCA’s National Keystone Conference, from July 17th- 19th, where they will participate in educational & inspiring workshops, engage with other teens in the U.S. making an impact, and walk away with skills to support the efforts in their local communities.

In April, Club members from multiple sites went to camp near Pismo Beach for three days where they experienced new and exciting activities. Club members went to the beach, tried archery for the first time, rode horses, and even experienced life as a early-Californian panning for gold and making candles. It’s field trips like this that make unforgettable memories. They help young people dream big and see the world through a difference lens. We’re so grateful for camp experiences like this.

East Fresno Club members took a field trip to Millerton Lake for an incredible Bald Eagle Tour.

Fidel Martinez was voted Club Director of the Year for his excellence in mentoring, community relations, commitment to the organization, and his love for serving youth. We have seen a lot of success come from his Club at the Juvenile Justice Campus in the form of more high school graduates, better behavior in teens, and hope for the future.

The 4th annual Grand Slam with Granville was this month! This is a summer tradition that encourages kids and teens to read over summer break and rewards them with an awesome experience at Chuckchansi Park. 110 members took this amazing field trip this year because of Granville Homes. All 110 members received VIP passes, t-shirts, and swag bags. They also had dinner at The Party Deck, had full access to The Splash Zone and private time with Parker, the Mascot.

On Monday, August 5th, AT&T opened their 9th Connected Learning Center at the Boys & Girls Club of Clovis and the community celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Connected Learning Center included new computers and equipment for Club members to use after school. This is part of a larger commitment AT&T has made to open at least 100 new Connected Learning Centers by the end of 2027.

Boys Night Out and Girls Night Out is an annual event where caring adults from our community come together and pair up with a kid or teen for a night. They go through workshops and fun activities together. The hope is to create a bond and even if just for a night, give them someone to look up to. Many of the mentors form real relationships and kids remember them years later. Thank you to everyone who came out to support this mission!