Alumni Spotlight
Where are SMBGC Alumni now? Check out all the amazing things our alumni are up to!
Enjoy social and volunteer events at the Club, and support youth as they form lifelong friendships while you spend time with the ones you made as a kid.
As they say, “Once a Club kid, always a Club kid!”
NextGen Leadership Council
Looking for ways to stay involved? Join our NextGen Leadership Council!
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Alumni Spotlight | Tony Alva
Tony Alva, Professional Skateboarder, Inventor of vertical skateboarding, and SMBGC alum, was recently inducted into Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Alumni Hall of Fame! Tony was an active club member when his career as a professional skateboarder took off and he, essentially, revolutionized the sport. As a member, he remembers playing sports, raising money for the community, and learning the value of humility and good sportsmanship from staff members who became mentors.
Read More about Tony’s Recent Induction into the BGCA Alumni Hall of Fame
Alumni Spotlight | Brandon LaBrie
Brandon’s time at Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica instilled a love of youth development, education, and coaching. Today he is the Athletics and Wellness Director at Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica and assists with alumni engagement efforts.
Alumni Spotlight | Takara Yaiegashi
A recent alumnus, Taki is working at Starbucks while attending Santa Monica College. Taki is a bright, hardworking young woman who we are proud to say is an alumna.
NextGen Leadership Council
The NextGen Leadership Council is a group of Young Professionals Group bringing innovative and creative ideas to support the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica. Their focus is on raising funds and awareness to support the organization’s mission and goal to build GREAT FUTURES.
If you have a desire to give back to our future generations, please join us!
Ways You Can Help
- Fundraising: Encourage donations from your family, friends, colleagues, and employer to support SMBGC events (or host your own event!), annual campaigns, and in-kind needs (Back-to-School supplies, Holiday Toys & Gifts, and other “Wish List” items as they arise in our Clubs.)
- Raise Awareness: Invite your network to attend events, follow and support our social media channels; and secure opportunities to bring connections to learn more through a Club tour, meeting or volunteer opportunity
- Engagement: Provide expertise and support for efforts around marketing, PR opportunities and other partnerships or projects
NextGen Hosted Events
For more information on NextGen Leadership Council, please contact Marisa de los Santos, Development Manager, at mdelossantos@smbgc.org