Welcome to
Boys & Girls Club of Whittier
The Boys & Girls Club of Whittier provides after-school and summer programs for youth agesย 6 to 18 years old that emphasize Academic Success; the development of good Character & Citizenship; and the formation of Healthy Lifestyles.
We currently operate our programs at 24 locations: The Main Clubhouse on Greenleaf Avenue in Whittier serves youth from 6-18 from throughout the community, the Club at El Rancho High School in Pico Rivera serves El Rancho students, and we currently serve youth in the Whittier City School District in partnership with Reach for the Stars. We also serve youth in the East Whittier School District, South Whittier School District and Los Nietos School District.
The Boys & Girls Club of Whittier is a place that any child can find safety, encouragement, and the strength to grow and become a contributing member of our community.
Youth of the Year
Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been Boys & Girls Clubs of Americaโs premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club members. Each year, one exceptional young person from a Boys & Girls Club rises to the role of National Youth of the Year. The National Youth of the Year serves as both an exemplary ambassador for Boys & Girls Club youth and as a strong voice for all of our nationโs young people.
The journey to being named National Youth of the Year begins locally and progresses to state, regional and national levels, with an additional military phase for members of BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations.
๐ฅAn exciting brand new multimedia studio center now-here at the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier.โฃ
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Teens if you like to sing, film, and create your own stories, here is your opportunity to take on your dream projects at the Boys & Girls Clubs.โฃ
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๐ญMembers will learn how to produce, film, record, act, and edit their audio and visuals!โฃ
๐Thank you to @mundeezy for working hard to build and construct the set !โฃ
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Join us from the comfort of your own home for our most heartwarming event of the year that celebrates our inspiring teens and their personal Club journeys .โฃ
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When: February 16th,2021โฃ
Time: 6pm-7pmโฃ
Where: www.Bgcw.org/YOY/โฃ
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Register for more news and announcements ๐ซ.โฃ
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#BGCofWhittierYOY2021 #YouthOfTheYear #BGCA #LaSernaHighSchool #WhittierHighSchool #BGCofWhittier #WhateverItTakes #BeGreat #GreatFuturesStartHere
Club is closed in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. #bgcofwhittier #whateverittakes
Our first ever VIRTUAL judging was held last night on ZOOM!โฃ
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๐ฅณCongratulations to our Youth of the Year candidates for going in front of the Youth of the Year 2021 judges and committee! It takes courage, hard work, and dedication to be able to present in front of a whole audience.โฃ
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๐A special thank you to our judges for taking the time to volunteer, read over materials, and take on the new virtual judging with us. โฃ
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Mr. Fernando Dutraโฃ
Mr. Spencer Greenโฃ
Mr. Efrain Acevesโฃ
Ms. Lori Eshilianโฃ
Dr. Stuart Gotholdโฃ
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๐คฉIn addition, we wanted to take the time to appreciate our Youth of the Year committee for making this event possible with all your time and efforts!โฃ
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Mr. Phil Longoriaโฃ
Mrs. Susan Hallidayโฃ
Ms. Cheryl Estep โฃ
Mr. Carl Cheffers โฃ
Mr. Ryan Shepard โฃ
Ms. Susan Ayala โฃ
Mrs. Theola Kirschenbaum โฃ
Ms. Laurie Baccus โฃ
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๐จTo find out WHO will win the 2021 Youth of the YEAR tune in on โฃ
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February 16th at 6pm!โฃ
Where: https://www.bgcw.org/yoy/โฃ
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Be sure to register to receive all the latest news.โฃ
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#BGCofWhittierYOY2021 #YouthOfTheYear #BGCA #LaSernaHighSchool #WhittierHighSchool #BGCofWhittier #WhateverItTakes #BeGreat #GreatFuturesStartHere
๐คฉSpecial thank you to Mr.Carl Cheffers and the NFL Referees Association for making a generous gift to our Youth of the Year event!โฃ
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We appreciate your sponsorship in supporting our Youth of the Year ๐!โฃ
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You can learn more about the Youth of the Year at: https://www.bgcw.org/yoy/โฃ
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#BGCofWhittierYOY2021 #YouthOfTheYear #BGCA #BGCofWhittier #WhateverItTakes #BeGreat #GreatFuturesStartHere
Meet our 2021 Youth of the Year Nominees!!!
โญ๏ธKeyaira Bascus is a Junior at La Serna High School. Keyaira joined our Club in 2018 as a Leaders in Training member and as a SASSFA worker. Keyaira is a talented musician and an outgoing and positive teen. Her favorite subject at school is biology due to the idea that she can easily understand and memorize. She wants to be a therapist when she grows up due to the idea of coaching people back to being their strongest selves.
โญ๏ธNorberto Reyes is a Senior at La Serna High School. 'Norb' has been a member for at least four years. His favorite program at the Club is STEAM. He finds STEAM very interesting and really enjoyed learning how a circuit board works. His favorite subject in school is anatomy, he wants to become a neurosurgeon through Johns Hopkins and is fascinated by what he learns in class.
๐Isaac Guerrero is a Senior at Whittier High School. Isaac and his brother Ivan have been members many years. Isaacโs favorite program at the Club is teen basketball and volleyball because of the energy and competition, its also, a great time to socialize. Issaacโs favorite subject in school is math, he has always been able to easily understand its complexities. Isaac wants to get his master's degree in business administration and have his own marketing business.
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๐Learn more about our inspiring nominees at this year's Youth of the Year event!
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When: February 16th,2021โฃ
Time: 6pm-7pmโฃ
Where: https://www.bgcw.org/YOY/
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Register for more news and announcements at: https://www.bgcw.org/YOY/๐ซ.โฃ
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#BGCofWhittierYOY2021 #YouthOfTheYear #BGCA #LaSernaHighSchool #WhittierHighSchool #BGCofWhittier #WhateverItTakes #BeGreat #GreatFuturesStartHere
"Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn has found a way to help struggling restaurants hurt by the pandemic and needy families.
Hahn gave $330,000 to 10 agencies, including the Whittier Boys and Girls Club, which will use its share, $25,000, to buy gift cards from 10 restaurants and then donate them to help needy families".
Search for www.whittier daily news.com/how-supervisor-Janice-Hahn-found- a- way-to-help-needy-families to find out what our Executive Director, Oscar Hernandez says...
#BgcofWhittier #WhateverItTakes #BrightFuturesStartHere #Whittier #Uptown
Enjoy a inviting flavorful meal at Orchards BBQ & Grill where you can make a difference for the kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whittier or the Whittier Public Library โฃ
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For every order over $50, Orchards will donate $5 !โฃ
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Thank you in advance for your warm generosity ๐.โฃ
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#HappyHolidays #OrchardsBBQGrill #WhittierPublicLibraryFoundation #BgcofWhittier #BeGreat #WhateverItTakes #BGCA
๐The simple things mean everything for kids who are struggling right now: A healthy snack, a hot meal, a device to participate in school, an adult who will be there no matter what. Now, we need your help to give kids the simplest gift of all โ a fresh start in the new year.
Help us do whatever it takes to ensure kids have access to the simple things that mean the most, now and always.
Donate here--->> www.Bgcw.org or by clicking https://app.donorview.com/kPD8o
#BgcofWhittier #BeGreat #WhateverIttakes #Whittier #EndofYearGift
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This holiday season and always, thank you for making futures bright for kids in our community. Your simple acts of kindness this year have made big impacts that will last a lifetime ๐!โฃ
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Wishing you a safe New Year surrounded by all the simple things that mean the most ๐ก.โฃ
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#HappyNewYear #Whittier #Uptown #Community #Support #BeGreat #GreatFuturesStartHere #BGCAโฃ
Right now, when schools are closed, the Club is openโproviding a safe space where kids can participate in their distance learning and in life-changing after-school programs.โฃ
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You can support our programs by making your end of year gift at www.Bgcw.org or by clicking on https://app.donorview.com/kPD8oโฃ
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Thank you for your support ๐.โฃ
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#EndofYearGift #MakeaDifference #BeGreat #GreatFuturesStartHere #BGCAโฃ
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Despite of the fact that 2020 has been a complicated year, hope is visible every day at Boys & Girls Clubs of Whittier.โฃ
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Next to the challenges have come resilience as the Club has transformed and adapted services to ensure futures are bright for every child and family ๐.โฃ
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It not too late to make your year end gift now at : https://app.donorview.com/kPD8oโฃ
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#EndofYearGift #Whittier #BgcofWhittier #WhateverItTakes #Youth #BGCA #BrightFuturesStartHere
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone, but even more so for Boys & Girls Club kids and their families. As jobs were cut and schools were closed, many families had difficulty buying groceries, finding childcare and accessing Wi-Fi and devices for kids to continue their education.
The simple things mean everything for kids who are struggling right now: A healthy snack, a hot meal, a device to participate in school, an adult who will be there no matter what. Now, we need your help to give kids the simplest gift of all โ a fresh start in the new year.
Help us do whatever it takes to ensure kids have access to the simple things that mean the most, now and always.
You can make your end of year gift here: https://app.donorview.com/kPD8o
#BgcofWhittier #BeGreat #WhateverIttakes #Whittier #EndofYearGift
Our warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a happy New Year ๐!โฃ
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#BGCofWhittier #WhateverItTakes #GreatFuturesStartHere #HappyHolidays
Wondering what to have for dinner tonight...???
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Enjoy a inviting flavorful meal at Orchards BBQ & Grill where you can make a difference for the kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whittier or the Whittier Public Library โฃ
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For every order over $50, Orchards will donate $5 !โฃ
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Please let Orchards know while you order and pick up a sweet candy apple ๐ ๐.โฃ
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Thank you in advance for your warm generosity ๐.โฃ
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#HappyHolidays #OrchardsBBQGrill #WhittierPublicLibraryFoundation #BgcofWhittier #BeGreat #WhateverItTakes #BGCA
Happening NOW! Please come on by or share this with someone who could use some extra support with food ๐๐ฅฆ๐ฅฌ๐ซ๐ #foodgiveaway
๐ฃ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ท๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐น๐๐ป๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฎ๐ ๐ข๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐๐ค & ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐น๐น ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ ๐คฉ!โฃ
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Enjoy a inviting flavorful meal at Orchards BBQ & Grill where you can make a difference for the kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whittier or the Whittier Public Library โฃ
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For every order over $50, Orchards will donate $5 !โฃ
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Please let Orchards know while you order and pick up a sweet candy apple ๐ ๐.โฃ
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Thank you in advance for your warm generosity ๐.โฃ
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#HappyHolidays #OrchardsBBQGrill #WhittierPublicLibraryFoundation #BgcofWhittier #BeGreat #WhateverItTakes #BGCA
๐ Special Announcement ๐โฃ
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Our Youth of the Year Awards will be held virtually this year ๐.โฃ
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We would like to present our outstanding candidates and ask you to please SAVE THE DATE ๐!โฃ
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๐Keyaira Bascus โฃ
๐Norberto Reyesโฃ
๐Isaac Guererro โฃ
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Join us from the comfort of your own home for our most heartwarming event of the year that celebrates our inspiring teens and their personal Club journeys .โฃ
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When: February 16th,2021โฃ
Time: 6pm-7pmโฃ
Where: www.Bgcw.org/YOY/โฃ
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Stay tuned for more news and announcements ๐ซ.โฃ
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#BGCofWhittierYOY2021 #YouthOfTheYear #BGCA #LaSernaHighSchool #WhittierHighSchool #BGCofWhittier #WhateverItTakes #BeGreat #GreatFuturesStartHere
Thank you to Loweโs Home Improvement Store for donating 50 beautiful trees to our Club. โฃ
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We appreciate you for providing such a symbolic holiday gift ๐ .โฃ
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#BGCofWhittier #Lowes #WhateverItTakes #Thankyou #Trees @loweshomeimprovement
Special thanks to Jeff Benavidas for capturing special moments at our Annual Toy Drive Distribution.
#HappyHolidays #WeAppreciateYou #BGCofWhittier #WhateverItTakes #Whittier #HolidayToyDriveDistribution #ThankYou ๐