BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF VISTA joins second annual San Diego Gives

The Boys & Girls Club of Vista is so excited to be part of San Diego Gives. This is the second annual day of giving for San Diego County, and 100% of all money raised will stay local to help the community we know and love. Be sure to save the date for September 8, 2022! We all know how important it is to eat local and shop local – we are excited to join the movement to GIVE local. This special day will shine a light on the tremendous work of nonprofit organizations throughout San Diego County, and connect people to the local causes they care about most. Here’s how it works. San Diego Gives is a 24-hour online fundraiser. More than 100 nonprofits are participating.

To be approved, each organization needed to meet the following criteria:

  1. Demonstrate a commitment to serving the greater San Diego area, responding to the needs of the community with a local-first approach, and making a tangible impact.

  2. Represent a variety of populations and causes served by your programs and services, including but not limited to age, race, zip code, and diverse communities, and create an environment of equity and inclusion.

  3. Present a compelling appeal to donors, commit to keeping all funds raised in the greater San Diego area, and have a proven track record of fiscal responsibility.

“Our Club relies on the generous donations we receive from the community to serve over 800 youth annually. Your gift to San Diego Gives directly impacts our mission and allows us to serve the youth in our community who need us the most.” - Matt Koumaras, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Vista

We’ve joined San Diego Gives so our Club members can continue to learn new skills and make memories that last a lifetime.

“One thing that I learned is to be more social with others. I made many new friends.” - Abigail, 8

“I learned a lot about how to get a job. And to behave. Also following directions And learn what is healthy and what is hot healthy.” - David, age 11

“STEM was awesome, everything was awesome. I got to make a wand and things like that.” - Lilah, age 8

“My favorite activity at the boys and girls club has to be gym time. The gym is my favorite because you can play engaging competitive games like basketball, soccer, baseball, and sprint ball.” - Paul, age 14

You can support The Boys & Girls Club of Vista starting today through September 8th by visiting our page https://www.sandiegogives.org/story/Bgcv

Thank you for being part of this special day!

Matt Koumaras