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September
Back to School TFS Challenge
Your donation of $20, $50, $100 or more will be matched up to $50,000 by Toyota Financial Services. Your contribution goes toward funding the after school programs that provide academic support, character-building and reniforce the Boys & Girls Club's 6 core tenets.
Project MENTOR
Since 2007, the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Los Angeles has seen 100% of its members graduate from high school. Only $1,000 sponsors a child through Project MENTOR (Meeting Each Need To Optimize Results.) Project MENTOR is a 5-year plan that starts in middle school and guides members through their high school years, preparing them for higher education. It provides them and their families with the personal and academic support they need along with the goal setting and skill builing programs that will place them on the path toward higher learning.
Individual Level: $1,000 Cheerleader Level: $5,000 MENTOR Level: $10,000
October
October 16 - Citadel Shopping Extravaganza -
Join the fun at one of the year's most exciting fundraising events - the 5th Annual Citadel Shopping Extravaganza. Ticket holders receive exclusive discounts, a goodie bag, a chance to win over $40,000 in raffle prizes, wine tasting, lunch and more. Tickets are $20.00 and 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales go back to the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Los Angeles. Call (323) 263-4955 and ask for Anna to reserve your tickets.
November
Annual BGCELA Thanksgiving Fiesta
December
Holiday Toy Drive
2010 Veteran's Holiday Luncheon
Past Events
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's
Basketball Fan Challenge
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Magic Johnson, AC Green and Michael Cooper challenged Laker Fans to outdo Boston Fans in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs Los Angeles Alliance. Thanks to everyone who participated.
See the Mayor's Press Conference, CLICK HERE.
Read about One West Bank's matching gift HERE,
and see photos of the kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of East L.A. HERE.
National Boys & Girls Club Week
March 21 - 27
ACTIVITIES extend through April 1st!
Arts Day with TFS CEO George Borst - Monday, 3/22 - Professional artist Sonia Romero will lead children & volunteers in a special painting activity about reaching goals and dreams.
Money Day for Club Kids - Tuesday 3/23 - Members participate in a presentation on the value of saving money by community partner "It's A Habit." Volunteers help children with finance activities.
Eco Day - Thursday, 3/25 - Members explore nature through presentations, displays and exhibits by local community partners including the SEA LAB and STAR Eco Station.
Reading Day with TS Sr. VP Dave Pelliccioni - Monday 3/29 - After a presentation for members ages 5-8, volunteers will read to the children in reading circles.
Money Day for Club Teens at JA Finance Park - Tuesday 3/30 - Teens will learn how to balance a budget in Junior Achievement's signature Finance Park "Adult-for-a-day" simulation.
Photography Showcase - Thursday 4/1 - Open to all Club Members, the photo exhibition will be judged by a distinguished panel of local experts. Winning photos will compete in the regional ImageMakers Photography Contest.
Thanks to our Sponsors
Toyota Financial Services * The Walt Disney Company* ESPN* Bank of America * The Whitecap Foundation * The Lakers Youth Foundation * Kobe Bryant * Ryan Seacrest * Clear Channel Broadcasting * KeKe Palmer * One West Bank *
3rd Annual Eastside Youth Leadership Council Scholarship Luncheon
Presented by Toyota Financial Services and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Eastside LA Cluster
Thursday, February 18, 2010, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm, Monterey Hills Steakhouse
Join us to support our inspirational speakers representing the Boys & Girls Clubs of:
- EAST LOS ANGELES: Julio Almaguer, Schurr HS
- LOS ANGELES: Adriana Barajas, Lincoln HS
- SALESIAN: Jocelyn Cuevas, Oscar De La Hoya Amino Charter HS
- VARIETY: Alejandro Solis, Roosevelt HS
Thanks for your support!
Navidad En El Barrio - Food Baskets!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
12:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Boys & Girls Clubs of East Los Angeles - Auditorium
Navidad En El Barrio provided 144 baskets for $4 each, allowing Local families with the elements for a great holiday dinner. Thanks for making this event a success!
Holiday Toy Drive for the Clubhouse Holiday Party!
December 17, 2009
4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. - Boys & Girls Clubs of East Los Angeles - Auditorium
Over 2,000 children at the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Los Angeles had a Merry Christmast thanks to the generous donations provided by community benefactors. Your kind gifts put a smile on many children's faces this year. Thank you!!
Veteran's Luncheon!
December 22, 2009
9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Boys & Girls Clubs of East Los Angeles - Auditorium
The ESPN RV and a Memories of East Los Angeles car club were on hand to spread holiday cheer! Thanks to all who participated.
CONTACT: Anna Araujo (323) 263-4955 or bgcela@yahoo.com
Annual BGCELA Thanksgiving Fiesta
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Boys & Girls Clubs of East Los Angeles Field
Thanks for making this year's Thanksgiving Fiesta a success! Through your efforts we fed over 1,100 children and their families during one of the most difficult economic downturns our community has experienced. Thanks to Shopzilla.com and one of our parents, who is a County Fireman, for donating food and produce which was bagged and given away to families. THANK YOU!!! You blessed our families. It was wonderful to see them leaving with their arms full.
Thank You to our event sponsors: Exitos 93.9FM, Shopzilla, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Toyota Financial Services, California Sunrise Foundation, Ford of Montebello, Goodwill Plus, Ruby's Diner, State Senator Gloria Romero, and Supervisor Gloria Molina, 1st District!
2nd Annual "A Night In Havana"
Presented by Toyota Financial Services
October 9, 2009 - Thank you for supporting a great event!
ROYAL FLUSH SPONSORS - Ameron International & Disney
FULL HOUSE SPONSORS - H+M Think Latino, Squid & Squash, Urban Photo Adventures
Charitable event benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of East Los Angeles
Go back in time to experience a 1940s Havana casino at Tamayo Restaurant in East Los Angeles. Join us and enjoy Las Vegas-style gaming, music, dancing, hors d’oeuvres, raffle, silent auction and prizes all while you support the Positive Place for Kids.
EVENT HONOREES - Edward Maldonado Founder's Award - George E. Borst, President & CEO, Toyota Financial Services; Corporate Award - Toyota Financial Services & Associates; Alumnus of the Year - Ray De La Garza, Vice President Programming, Radio Disney; Volunteer of the Year Award - Ken Haber, Co-Founder, Urban Photo Adventures; Community Spirit Award - East Los Angeles Parent Project Collaborative consisting of the Los Angeles County offices of: District Attorney, Sheriff's Department, Parks & Recreation, Probation Department, and Supervisor Gloria Molina, 1st District.
Event Chairs - María Margarita López & Al Aragon
Honorary Co-Chairs - Sheriff Lee Baca - Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, Supervisor Gloria Molina - 1st District, George E. Borst - President & CEO, Toyota Financial Services.
Honorary Committee - Mónica Garcia - LAUSD Board President, Yolie Flores Aguilar - LAUSD Board Vice President, Edward Velasquez - Superintendent, Montebello Unified School District, Gerri Guzman - Board President, Montebello Unified School District