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 How Can You Help

There are many ways to provide support to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County. Whether you donate your time, your professional skills, an auction item, a car or provide a financial gift, your commitment to our organization allows us to continue to serve over 13,000 kids within our 17 Clubs each year. Thank you for your involvement with Boys & Girls Clubs.

One Campaign
One Campaign is our annual giving campaign designated for our general program costs. The money is used to run our 17 Clubs. Many individuals and local companies make a charitable contribution to our organization every year because they believe that Boys & Girls Clubs make a positive difference in our community. To sponsor one child in our programs for a year. It costs only $300. Please consider making a gift and helping us offer hope to the children in our community. To send a contribution in the mail, please send it to: Donate
 

It just takes ONE Campaign
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF FRESNO COUNTY
540 NORTH AUGUSTA
FRESNO, CA 93701

To make a contribution by credit card call 559-266-3117 or email schaney@bgclubfc.org

Donate a Vehicle
Last year our Clubs benefited tremendously from in-kind car donations. If you have a car, truck, boat or other vehicle that you would like to donate to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs please contact Rico Guerrero at 559-266-3117 or email: ricog@bgclubfc.org

Become a Club Volunteer
The Clubs always have a need for caring community minded people to share their talents, skills and positive outlook on life. Some of the areas we need volunteers are:

 

Tutoring in all subjects

Sports & Recreation

Computer Instruction

Fine Arts

Referees & Coaches

Cooking

Outdoor & Environmental Education

Games & Activities


 

Individuals interested in becoming a volunteer at one of our 17 Clubs are required to go through a background check and screening process. This process will give you an idea of how the Club functions and it will also help us learn a little about you and your reasons for becoming a volunteer. To start making a difference in the lives of children, please call (559) 266-3117 or come by our administrative offices located at 540 N. Augusta, Fresno, CA 93701 to request a volunteer application. To begin the application process, please:

  • Fill out the volunteer application form, and return it in person to our administrative offices at 540 N. Augusta, Fresno, CA 93701.
  • Take a tour of the facility where you would like to volunteer. You will learn about the various programs and the daily schedules will be explained to you. In addition, you will have an opportunity to meet some of the members.
  • A short interview with our Unit Director or Program Director will provide you an opportunity to ask questions and determine what availability you have.

To find out further information or if you have questions please call Joanne Calhoun, our volunteer coordinator at 559-266-3117 or email her at joannec@bgclubfc.org

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Become a Committee Volunteer

If you enjoy planning special events and want to help our organization in a special fundraising event then we welcome you to participate in the planning and implementation of a special event. Below is a listing of some of the events that we hold each year.

  • City County All Star Football Game
    This 57th Annual event will be held Friday, June 18th, 2010, Kickoff is at 7:30 at Central High School Doran Koligian Stadium. For this event we need volunteers to help with set-up, program sales, concessions and clean-up.

    For information on how you can help and to sign up as a volunteer, please call Larry Buss, Greater Fresno Optimists at 559-434-5714 or visit our website www.fccallstars.com.
  • Stepping Out for Kids on Broadway Dinner & Auction
    Saturday, September 26th 2009 at 5 p.m. at the Scott Aircraft Fresno Yosemite International Airport. There will be a silent & live auction, a fabulous dinner by Pardini's and live entertainment.

    For more information on any of our events or to sign up as a volunteer, please contact Sandra D. Chaney, our Director of Community Relations/Marketing at 559-266-3117 or email schaney@bgclubfc.org

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Donate an auction item to our Stepping Out for Kids Dinner

Each year a committee of volunteers puts on a dinner and auction fundraiser and we need a minimum of 200 items to feature in our auction. If you can help these volunteers by donating an item or service to be featured in the silent or live auction it would be greatly appreciated. We always have a need for many types of items, including:
 

Dining Certificates

Travel Packages & Lodging

Concert, Philharmonic or Theatre Tickets

Fine Art & Jewelry

Professional Sporting Event Tickets

Golf Equipment & Free Play

 

Children's Items

Collectibles & Antique Furniture

Fine Apparel Certificates

Spa Treatments & Pampering

Sports Memorabilia

Home Decorating Items

 

Items can be accepted year round and we welcome any suggestions or referrals on how to acquire a sensational item.