Support

Be…Supportive. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica runs on contributions from the community to support afterschool activities for thousands of youth in the Santa Monica and greater Los Angeles area. Your contributions help keep membership affordable and open to all. For over six decades we’ve held annual membership dues to just $20 while actual annual cost per youth is over $800.

All contributions are tax-deductible and go toward helping kids Be…Great.

Make A Secure Donation Online
We just launched our annual individual campaign – It Just Takes One. Individual giving is the driving force behind our ability to support the 7,000 – plus kids who pass through our doors. It Just Takes One donation to make a difference.

Make A Donation By Mail
Please mail your donations to:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica
Administrative Service Center|
1220 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Matching Gift

Many local companies will match your gift, or your volunteer time.  Please check with your Human Resources department to see if your company will match your financial gift or if they provide funding for volunteer hours.  This is a great way to double your gift to the Club!

Two-thirds of Americans have greater trust in companies aligned with social issues. Partnering with the Santa Monica Boys & Girls Clubs is an effective way to demonstrate your company’s commitment to our community and our youth.
Corporate partners can select investment level – from $2,000 to $100,000+ — and receive tangible business benefits including exposure to local and regional audiences, media recognition, and employee volunteer opportunities. There are also options for locally owned or small businesses (yoga studios, salons, cafes, retail) who may not be able to make a major gift but want to provide their clients or guests with an opportunity to engage the youth of our community. There are several ways your company can get involved with the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Monica:

• Fund a Strategic Growth Priority
• Sponsor a Department, Program or Curriculum
• Employee Volunteer Opportunities
• Community Forums & Events
• Positive Branding Opportunities

Contact Jennifer Vides at jvides@smbgc.org or via telephone 310-361-8500 for creative and innovative ways your company can get involved at the Club.

• Sponsor an Event
  The Club hosts numerous events each year that supports our organization’s core program areas. Consider sponsoring an event to gain exposure with local business, civic and community leaders. Reach 200-400 guests and combined advertising outreach to over 3,000 supporters and families plus local media placement. Review a list of planned events here or contact Jennifer Vides at jvides@smbgc.orgor via phone 310-361-8500 for further details.
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  We consider 3rd party events on a case by case basis. If you or your company are interested in hosting an event to benefit the Club please contact us.

  Youth of the Year
  Our Youth of the Year celebration honors deserving members who have demonstrated a great leadership, academic and personal achievement, and lent a helping hand to staff, their families, school, and community. Sponsor opportunity with 6-8 weeks of publicity and local advertising. Various venues including businesses, community service clubs, the Clubhouse and banquet facilities. More information is here. Please contact Jennifer Vides at jvides@smbgc.org or via phone 310-361-8500 for further details.

  • Casino/Poker Night
    This Spring, gather your friends and join us for an evening of casino style play. Sponsor opportunity with 6-8 weeks of publicity and local advertising. Santa Monica venue.
  • Spring Rocks Kids Concert
    Spring break is music to everyone’s ears! Join us in April for a performance featuring the musical talents of our members, special guests, and entertainment. Sponsor opportunity with 6-8 weeks of publicity and local advertising. Prominent Santa Monica venue.
  • Day for Kids
    Each September the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica celebrates a Day for Kids. This day long festival includes games, team play, contests, prizes, and a picnic. Our 2010 Day for Kids will be at the Yahoo Center Park located on Broadway and 26th Streets. Please contact Jennifer Vides at jvides@smbgc.org or via phone 310-361-8500 for further details.
  • Annual Auction & Dinner
    The Annual Dinner, Auction & Dinner is the Club’s largest and most successful fundraiser drawing Santa Monica’s most prestigious business and community leaders. Organized by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Council, the event occurs every fall and features a live and silent auction, dinner and entertainment. Please contact Jennifer Vides at jvides@smbgc.org or via phone 310-361-8500 for further details.
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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica has many exciting opportunities for volunteers to get involved!

We are looking for motivated, committed and professional individuals who want to contribute to our mission of serving youth who need us most.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Council

The SMBGC Council is the professional volunteers who generously give their time and expertise to plan our Annual Auction and Raffle and assist with other programs, events and acitivites.

Meet our Council

Club Blue

Club Blue SM is a group of young, Santa Monica professionals in their 20s-40s, who are dedicated to continuing the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica. Their goal is to emphasize the importance of philanthropy to a younger generation and engage young professionals who are interested in giving back to the community. Club Blue SM also hosts various social events that raise awareness and support for the Club and core programs. For more information, please contact us.

Meet the Members of Club Blue

Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica respects the privacy of its supporters and will not share or sell any donor or volunteer information provided.