August 2017 Club News

Our After School Program Begins August 15th – Register Now!!

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte is the oldest provider of after school programs in Northern New Mexico. From August-May of each year, we operate our award-winning After School Program at Club sites, Monday-Friday from 3:30 to 6:00 pm.

We provide programming to children on most school holidays and breaks, as well as in-service and parent/teacher conference days. Transportation is provided from the following schools to our Clubs in Santa Fe:

ALTO – Gonzales, Aspen, Carlos Gilbert

CAMINO DE JACOBO – Ramirez Thomas, Sweeney

​VALLE VISTA – Turquoise Trail, Amy Biehl

ZONA – Cesar Chavez, Sweeney, Nino Otero, El Camino Real, Santa Nino, Ortiz,            Pinon, Nava, Kearney, Turquoise Trail, Chaparral, EJ Martinez

​Research has shown that kids who participate in after school programs have:

• Higher grades and test scores
• Improved attitudes toward school, higher expectations for school achievement, better work habits, and higher attendance rates.
• Lower youth involvement in risky behaviors: drinking, smoking, using drugs, having sex, and becoming involved in violence
• Significant increase in positive behaviors: social and behavioral adjustment, better relations with peers, more effective conflict resolution strategies, and increased parent involvement

More information about our 2017-2018 After School Program is available on our website at www.bgcsantafe.org/membership along with the application form.

Lowe’s Helps

Boys & Girls Clubs Open the Door to Great Futures!

During “Back 2 School” season, Lowe’s is expanding its partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America by kicking off the Lowe’s and BGCA-Building Great Futures in-store cause campaign.

From August 8- September 5, the Lowe’s store in Santa Fe will support our Club by asking customers to donate to the Boys & Girls Clubs during the checkout process at the register. 50% percent of all funds raised by the store will be distributed back to our Club.

Bridgestone Retail Operations and Boys & Girls Clubs Team Up for Back-to-School

For the third consecutive year, the Boys & Girls Club and Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) will be partnering during “Back2School” season with a campaign at our local Bridgestone dealer, Firestone Complete Auto Care located at 10155 St. Francis Drive and 4250 Rodeo Road in Santa Fe.

The promotion will kick off August 10th and run until October 8th. Customers will be invited to make a donation of $1, $3, or any amount at the in-store checkout.

Change a life. Start with a child.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our efforts to serve the youth in Northern New Mexico!

Each year we depend on the generosity of many individuals, corporations, foundations, civic organizations and government funding to support our annual operating needs.

We provide scholarships for those who need assistance with our program fees. A contribution of any size will help make a difference in the life of a child.  Investing in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte is investing in the future of our Northern New Mexico communities.

As a non-profit organization, we depend on support from individual and corporate donations, federal, state and local grants, and special events to fund our annual budget.

Ways to Give

• Online- You can donate via Paypal using the link below. The Boys & Girls Clubs ofSantaFe/Del Norte is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and donations are tax-deductible.​

• Mail or in-person – You can mail a check to us at: P.O. Box 29805, Santa Fe, NM 87592 or drop off at the Club @ Zona located at 6600 Valentine Way, Santa Fe.
• Phone – Call 505-474-0385 and we can swipe a credit card over the phone.

Torch Club Members Busy Helping Out in the Community

Club activities develop socialization, problem-solving, communications, goal-setting and decision-making skills.

Our Torch Club meets on Mondays and performs community service projects every Friday. Members elected a President, Vice-President and Secretary and are currently planning activities for the upcoming school year.

Right: Visiting Santa Fe Community College

THANK YOU

to the following donors who made a contribution to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Fe/Del Norte during the month of July 2017:

Udall for Us All, Inc.

Thornburg Investment Management

Santa Fe Vintage Car Club

D.J. Miller

The Cervantes and Irene Roybal

Charitable Foundation