Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica

Our kids and families are navigating challenges resulting from the pandemic. From food insecurity to academic slide and mental health needs, together we support our community.
Please consider a gift to provide stability for our kids.

In Honor of Jack Jones

Holiday Heroes Fri., Dec 9

Our Focus

Doing whatever it takes to support our youth and their families.

Academic Support

Supporting our members’ academic success, ensuring that they are caught up, on track and motivated to learn.

Inclusion

We embrace diversity, ensure our staff, children and families feel a sense of equity and that all voices are heard and included.

Our Goals for Kids

Thanks to our generous supporters, we teach, support & empower the need for lifelong success. We teach, empower & support them to become confident, resilient community leaders with healthy habits and strong academic foundations to carry them through higher education and beyond.

21st Century Pathways

Academic Support, STEM Education & Coaching to Chart Pathways for Careers Aligned with Passions and Talents.

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Healthy Habits

Developing Lifelong Healthy Habits – from Nutrition, Healthy Cooking, Fitness & Sports to Social-Emotional & Financial Awareness.

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Social-Emotional Wellbeing

A Youth Development Method Designed to Create Safe, Supportive Environments to Foster Resilience, Communication Skills & Self-Confidence.

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Community Service

Mentor-based Service Leadership Programs that Foster Community Connections & a Strong Work Ethic.

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112,226

Meals Distributed To Local Families In 2020

91%

of members report a boost of self-confidence

5

locations serving youth from 128 zip codes

149

in-person distance learning support

What People are Saying

“If it weren’t for the support of Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica, I’m scared to think of where we’d be today. So thank you, thank you, thank you so very much, the difference you’ve made in my family’s life has been profound and I will forever be grateful! When I think about the impact you’ve had on just my one family and how we are just a drop in the bucket of all the desperate families you are helping, well … it’s very humbling, to say the least.”

— Joanne McClain

What People are Saying

“Thank you for having and supervising a clean and big space for my daughter to do distance learning. She feels safe and happy being a member. Thanks to the staff for making this possible. Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica means a family to us. It’s a privilege to belong to the Club.”

— Cristina Jimenez and Isabella Castaneda

What People are Saying

“Before the pandemic hit I was working 2 jobs to maintain my household. Once the pandemic hit I lost both jobs. I saw no light at the end of my situation. I was very depressed. Thank God for you the donor’s/smbgc with food, Christmas gifts, Family Assistance Checks. I have been able to give my family some stability. I’m so grateful to you all for your generosity to families like me in need. Thank you so much!!!!”

— Zekaia Smith