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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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