Dear Boys & Girls Clubs of San Dieguito Family,

March of 2020 marked the first time in 55 years that we had to close our doors. The pandemic forced us to conduct significant layoffs, and completely redesign our programs so that we could safely reopen to over 1,000 members. We did whatever it took to fulfill our members’ needs.

We quickly developed virtual programming in an effort to ensure our youth had continued mentorship and a home away from home. As the school year approached in September, our youth and families needed us to become “Learning Centers” for full day care and essential learning support so we started our Back2Clubs Program.

We launched this new programming knowing that we would have to raise $1.5 million just to get through the 20/21 school year. I am beyond proud to report that we recently hit our $1.5 million goal due to the generosity of our donors!

Although we have much to celebrate, we cannot rest just yet as we still have a ways to go, and 2021 carries its own uncertainties. I believe that we will inch our way back to the way things were, but it will take time. We must continue to come out in support of our youth. As we continue to look towards the future, the approaching summer and fall of 2021, we must expand our goal to $2,000,000, as we continue to offer our services at a significant loss. We know that with your continued support we can get there, and we thank you each and every day along the way!

Marineke Vandervort

CEO, Boys & Girls Club of San Dieguito

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