News & Updates for Winter 2025-2026 Making Moments That Matter As winter settles in, we are taking time to reflect on the meaningful moments our Members have already shared and the connections being built each day at the Club. Even during the colder months, our spaces are full of learning, creativity, laughter, and friendship. Our…
The Boys and Girls Clubs of East County Foundation are honored to present two college scholarship opportunities in 2026. The Nancy Fazio Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Art Butler Memorial Scholarship Fund will each distribute scholarships to local high school seniors to be used for college tuition, room and board, and college-related expenses. The Fazio…
We are so thankful for Jack sharing a glimpse of his time at the Clubs. He had great things to share! Some stories are woven directly into the foundation of an organization, and Jack’s story is one of them. Jack was one of the very first boys to join the Club in 1961, a time…
Happy New Year! As we begin 2026, you may be considering making a list of New Year’s resolutions. Many of us include things like eating healthier, exercising more often, or reviewing our financial plans. This year, you may want to include learning about smart ways to make charitable gifts. That might seem like a strange…
We are so thankful for Brooke sharing her memories at the Clubs. She had so many to share from going to the Club in the 90’s, check it out! “I can’t say I have one single favorite memory, there were just so many good ones. From going deep-sea fishing, being named Youth of the Week,…
December Gifting Tips Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of your charitable gifts before the new calendar year begins after midnight on Dec. 31. A special acknowledgement Thank you for being a generous supporter of the Boys and Girls Clubs of East County Foundation— your contributions are positively impacting those…
We had an awesome time hearing about Bob’s childhood at the Clubs. Bob does a great job painting a picture what it was like growing up at his Club. As an alumni and great friend of our East County Clubs we are honored to have sat down with him and capture some memories. Keeping true…
Tax laws passed earlier this year prevented tax increases for most taxpayers and extended, expanded and modified incentives to encourage charitable gifts. For 2025, those who enjoy supporting charities have until Dec. 31 to complete charitable gifts that fit their circumstances, whether they itemize deductions or not. Many will make gifts of cash, which are…
The holiday season is upon us, and this is a traditional time for multiple celebrations with family, friends and others that we care about, including favorite causes and charities like the Boys and Girls Club of East County Foundation. Your gifts to the BGCEC will make a real difference to the boys and girls we…
What a great time it was to reconnect with our Club alumni, Reid Marquand! Reid takes us down memory lane to his childhood where he spent many days at our El Cajon Club. With an emphasis on sports and camaraderie, Reid lets us know how the Club impacted him then and now into adulthood. Having…
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