The 2026 Scoop
Our Annual Fall Mailer
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Giving When You are Short on Cash
Sometimes we have an end goal in mind, but we aren’t exactly sure how to get there. Making the most of our charitable giving is no different. There are many ways to give other than with cash, and some offer greater tax savings and other benefits. One very popular method is giving appreciated securities. Test…
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Giving from Your DAF
A Flexible Way to Support the Causes You Care About Donor advised funds (DAFs) offer a meaningful and tax-wise way to support organizations with missions that matter to you, like the Boys and Girls Clubs of East County Foundation. With a donoradvised fund, you can recommend grants that support your values and make a positive impact on the lives of children and youth in the east region…
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Meet an Alumni – Danielle
Finding Confidence, Community, and Purpose: Danielle’s Story For many young people, having a safe place to grow, learn, and feel supported can make all the difference. For Danielle, that place was Boys & Girls Clubs of East County. In her interview, Danielle reflects on the impact the Club had on her life and the lessons…
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The Truth About IRA QCDs
Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from individual retirement accounts, have been in the news a lot recently as a very smart and efficient way to make charitable gifts. But are IRA QCDs the best giving plan for everybody? It is important to understand the basics: 1. You need to be one of the many people who…
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2026 College Scholarship Awardees!
Celebrating the Future: Honoring Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients At Boys & Girls Clubs of East County, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to pursue their dreams and build a bright future. This year, we are proud to celebrate an inspiring group of students who were selected as recipients of the 2026 Nancy Fazio…
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Do You Know the Most Advantageous Assets to Give?
Do You Know the Most Advantageous Assets to Give? When a donor is contemplating a gift, there are multiple considerations. The first two are the most important: the “who” and the “why.” The “who” consists of who is making a gift and who is the recipient. The why is the motivation for making a gift to someone or something that is important to you. In the case of gifts to the Boys and Girls Clubs of East County Foundation, the general motivation is a…
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Winter at the Clubs!
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…
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2026 College Scholarship Opportunities
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…
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Meet an Alumni – Jack P
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…
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