Donations Count

We live in an incredible place, but at the same time the people who live here often exist on very different extremes with regard to prosperity. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley is a non-profit, not a public agency and although we receive state and federal funding in the form of grants we rely on local support from individual donors, businesses and foundations to continue our work.

Your donations helps address key equity deficits within our communities. Napa has been no stranger to Crisis. When evacuees from wildfires came to Napa, we were there for kids so that parents could figure out their next steps. When PG&E instituted PSPS days, the Club was there to ensure kids had a place to go. When smoke made it impossible for kids to run and play outside we secured air scrubbers and upgraded our ventilation systems to save parents who struggled to contain the boundless energy of idle children. When the pandemic shuttered schools, we expanded our hours to include the footprint of school and afterschool. Donations keep us prepared and nimble to serve our community in times of calm and/or crisis, but that flexibility is expensive.

Crisis aside, investing in the Club drives the future of our community. While it’s easy to demonstrate this with data, metrics don’t always capture the small business owners who got their start in junior achievement or the graphic designers who experimented with photography in our digital arts programs. Data doesn’t capture the empathy and care we invest into tomorrows adults as they realize their potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Our work is not done, but with your support we will continue to be there when it matters. If you’re in a place of plenty, please consider making a donation.