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July 29, 2019

There are so many ways to celebrate International Friendship Day. You may want to personalize it to your individual friendships, but in case you’re stumped, we have a few ideas.

June 17, 2019

You know volunteering has a positive influence (make friends, build connections, gain experiences, etc.), but did you know that it can actually assist your health?

February 25, 2019

Even if you care about a cause, how can you ensure you're a good fit for the position? Here are some ideas to help you find the right fit for volunteering.

August 13, 2018

If you live an altruistic life and donate to an organization or cause you care about, you might be surprised to find these life benefits from financial donating.

February 14, 2018
byDenise

Happy Valentine's Day! From the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura Family to you and yours!

November 20, 2017

Gratitude is about more than taking a second to say “Thanks.” Gratitude shows true appreciation. This Thanksgiving, we have some ideas for how you can give gratitude.

October 31, 2017

October was a busy month for us! Click to read about the Teen Summit we sent our clubs to and how one of our teens won tickets to a Katy Perry concert! Also, we had our Founders' Society Induction - the highest honor bestowed by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura.... and more!

October 16, 2017

Halloween can be even more meaningful this year by promoting an altruistic lifestyle and giving back to your community. Check out these 13 spooky Halloween fundraising ideas.

October 9, 2017
byDenise

In our September Newsletter, we talk about our 2017 Day for Kids event and the new lunch program our clubs participate in! With little snippets of the 50th Anniversary of our Great Futures Gala & Auction, Founders' Society, and the Harvest Festival we partnered with!

August 31, 2017
byDenise

In this special August Newsletter, you'll get to see the video that helped our Oak View Club win $10,000 from the Helpful Honda Grant! You'll also get to see how our clubs wrapped up Summer and what the Harvest Festival is all about!

July 31, 2017
byDenise

Our July Newsletter includes the return of the glory games and teens learning the benefits of composting!

July 14, 2017
byDenise

Our June newsletter! Peter, Director of Development, had a chance to go to our Bill LeFevre center on Johnson Dr. and film some activities! He also got to meet a special little boy by the name of Will! Also, one of our EJ Harrison center members is heading to Cal Poly Pomona and we're so proud! Click to read more!

July 14, 2017
byDenise

Kids Blaze New Trails in 3D Modeling at our Oak View Club and Club Kids Add a Splash of Color and Imagination to Teen Room at Johnson Club

July 12, 2017
byDenise

Addison Club Kids Kick Off Spring Adventure and Job Seeking Teens Take Part in Spring Career Fairs

July 11, 2017
byDenise

A Community at Heart - Power of One/Youth of the Year and Saticoy Kids Help Decorate Local Hospital

February 1, 2017
byDenise

We sent out our first e-newsletter today! Find out about our Annual Fine Arts Exhibit our clubs put together with some amazing artwork from our club members and meet our new Director of Development, Peter McClintock. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter here: Join our list

January 31, 2017
byDenise

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Ventura has been awarded $1,000 by Staples Foundation, the private charitable arm of Staples, Inc., through a program called 2 Million & Change that allows Staples associates around the globe to direct more than $2 million in donations each year.

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