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A Message from our Chief Executive Officer At Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Maria Valley, we are so proud to lead what we believe is the most important societal mission an organization can undertake – preparing the next generation of our nation’s leaders to model the great values on which this nation was founded. As a father, there is nothing more important than the well-being of my son. As the CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Maria Valley, the well-being of our community's children is equally important.

We all know that the most powerful influences on a child are the adults who interact with them daily. When we as adults uphold our collective values and act with compassion toward our fellow citizens, our children will learn from us. In turn, we will see them display that same compassion. After all, children do what they are taught.

I encourage you to witness our impact in person. Walk into one of our 9 clubsites on any given day to see what makes our organization so deserving of your time, treasure, and talent. Share in those everyday moments that inspire our kids and teens to become productive, caring, and responsible citizens of our community. Closely watch their interactions with our highly trained professional staff members and volunteer mentors. It’s an experience that will leave you with all the warm and fuzzies of the Holiday Season.

Our clubsites are more than just a place for kids to hang out. In fact, a recent Harris Poll survey revealed that over 57% of adult alumni said that Boys & Girls Clubs saved their life. That’s an incredibly powerful message! In another recent survey of current club members throughout San-

ta Maria Valley, 98% of our kids are on target for grade level progression and 77% of those already have a plan to complete some level of post-high school education. We are building the future leaders of our community one at a time.

Our belief as staff members, Board members, committee members, and volunteers is that every child is worthy of the high quality programs and services we offer. Without proper funding and support, our community’s youth will have nowhere to go after school and during the summer months. Our clubsites function as a safe-haven for over 7,000 children annually (sports and regular daily programming). Unrestricted financial support not only allows us to continue existing programming, but it creates opportunities to expand our efforts throughout the region. Please consider Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Maria Valley in your annual giving plans. Visit our website at www.bgcsmv.org to make your personal gift today!

Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @bgcsmv to keep up with all the latest news and events.

As always, thank you for your continued support of our critical work in the community. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours!

Jeremy L. Deming Executive Director CEO Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Maria Valley 805-922-7163 www.bgcsmv.org www.facebook.com/ bgcsmv www.twitter.com/ bgcsmv

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Keystone Club Trains Youth to be Leaders “I never realized how much I needed the Club until I signed up for the Keystone program. I have gained essential leadership skills that I will use for the rest of my life,” wrote Erick, teen member at BGCSMV. Erick described how the Keystone Club program has impacted his life and challenged him to be the best person he can be. Like many teens, he often felt afraid to connect with others and try new things. It took him a lot of courage to join the Keystone Club. He is making new friends and working on the four focus areas of Keystone: Service to the Club & Community, Academic Success, Career Development, and Teen Outreach.

“I’ve gained more knowledge regarding my fellow club member’s opinions, thoughts, and experiences at the Club.

I enjoy spending time with them and being a supportive mentor to our younger members,” writes Erick.

posing a series of teen-led workshops focused on providing practical but crucial life skills to all teens in the community. Whether they receive YMC funding or not, we are proud of these youth for coming together to support a united cause and putting their leadership skills to good use! Special thanks to The Fund for Santa Barbara, for providing this opportunity.

If you are interested in joining this dynamic group of teens or know someone who may be, please contact Jessica Byrne, Director of Character & Citizenship Programs, at (805) 354-7425 or jbyrne@bgcsmv.org.

Keystone Club is open to all BGCSMV Club members ages 13-18. The group hosts weekly activities and volunteers for groups like the Humane Society and veteran’s organizations. Keystone Club is always there to lend a hand and a smile to those in need.

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Arianna, and the 1,999 other BGCSMV club members just like her, need your help this Holiday Season. Please join Club 66 to support the life changing services the club provides. When you do, you’ll know that you aren’t just making a donation, you’re changing a child’s life by putting them on the path to a great future!

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Meet Arianna. She’s 10 years old, bright and funny. She loves school, art, and unicorns. And I bet she reminds you of someone you know. A niece, a neighbor, or your own daughter. Every day after school, Arianna comes to Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Maria Valley. At the Club, she gets to play with her friends, participate in fine arts classes, and get help with her homework.

Arianna is thankful for the Club. Her Mom works during the day as a housekeeper and waits tables at night. Arianna used to walk home alone to an empty house. She’d watch TV or play video games until her Mom came home. She struggled in school, because she didn’t have anyone to help her with her studies. At age 9, she was barely able to read. But all of that changed when she joined the Club.

Thanks to you, and others like you, kids like Arianna have somewhere special to go when the school bell rings. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Maria Valley, kids get homework help, computer access, a hot meal, and so much more. The Club provides a community of support and a home away from home. Arianna’s Mom recently told us “The Club changed our lives forever. Arianna is happy, succeeding in school, and given the opportunity to experience things she never could have before.”

When you support BGCSMV, you’re not just sending a child to an afterschool program. You’re helping to break the cycle of poverty in our community. You’re funding good grades, healthy meals, leadership development, career readiness, and so much more. Our programs are vital to the community and your investment helps kids fulfill their full potential.

Founded in 1966, Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Maria Valley is looking for a minimum of 66 members to commit a monthly recurring gift of $66, helping us raise over $52,000 annually to keep 2,000 + children and teens off the streets and in our clubs. It's the easiest and best way to offer reliable support to youth throughout Santa Maria Valley.

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