About Us
Our Club is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with locations in Carson, Gardena and South Los Angeles serving over 5,000 elementary, middle and high school youth each day through our Playworks and after-school programming. We cultivate their ability to dream, discover and develop into lifelong learners.
Our Mission
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
We Achieve it by
Creating a safe, engaging, and equitable space for every child in the greater Los Angeles South Bay region – one of the Nation’s most diverse communities. We provide support and guidance to empower leaders of tomorrow through educational programming focused around good character and citizenship, healthy lifestyles, and academic and career success.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We believe every kid has what it takes. The mission and core beliefs of Boys & Girls Clubs fuel our commitment to promoting safe, positive, and inclusive environments for all. Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson supports all youth and teens – of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, religion, and socio-economic status in reaching their full potential.
Who We Serve
Despite 97% of our youth living in poverty, they are bright, determined and eager to learn! 54% of Club alumni report that Boys & Girls Clubs saved their life. How do we make Great Futures possible? Hear from our 2016 & 2017 Youth of the Year, Diane Dizon.
Leadership
Our Board of Directors, staff and volunteers continually ask: How we can improve our programs and reach more youth who need us most? Collectively, we have a deep-rooted commitment to making the playing field more equitable for all kids.
Board
Our Board of Directors is comprised of individuals who give generously of their time, talents and resources to ensure the Club meets the needs of at-risk youth year after year.
Partners
We are fortunate to partner with dedicated community, corporate and foundation partners who invest in our programs to help create the leaders of tomorrow.
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Our Approach
Our programs offer compassion with action to help improve lives. We are always tracking, asking for feedback and getting input from Club members and their families to improve.
Our Success
Read about the impact the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson has on the lives of the children we serve from elementary school, middle school, to high school.
Our Impact
We provide welcoming, positive environments in which kids and teens have fun, participate in life-changing programs, and build supportive relationships with peers and caring adults.
Help Provide Essential Skills and Limitless Opportunities
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson’s Board of Directors are elected for three-year renewable terms and commit to serving as vocal champions for at-risk youth in Carson and South Los Angeles. Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the Club’s future through sound and ethical legal governance, and financial management policies with adequate resources to advance our mission.
In addition to fiduciary duties, each Board member adopts one of our eighteen club locations.
Through site adoptions, Board members serve as supportive and encouraging partners to frontline staff – whether that is field trip opportunities, volunteer fulfillment or sometimes simply dropping by to lend an extra hand.
Executive Committee
- President: David Traughber, Mattel, Inc
- President Elect, Dan Tepstein
- Secretary: Kate Mulligan, KM Consulting Inc.
- Immediate Past President: Jim Choura, Choura Venue Services
- Treasurer, Jeri Vick
Board Members at Large - Rick Gutierrez, G. Brothers Construction
- Dr. Veronica Estrada, Pacific Oaks College
- Lori Henderson Northrop Grumman
- Reese Johnson, MUFG Union Bank
- Tamala Lewis, Dignity Health Sports Park
- John Low, Low Real Estate Group
- Dan Tepstein
- Roger von Ting, Watson Land Company
- Tunde Ogunwole, Prologis
Associates
Associates are individuals who assist the Club in a more-specialized ongoing volunteer capacity on projects such as our annual gala and holiday toy drive. If you are interested in learning more about the Associate Board contact the Club’s Development Manager, Cheryl Cormier.
- Emily Hernandez, California Water Service
- Lorie Pickens, Watson Land Company
- Frankie Stewart, City of Carson
- Harriett Switzer, Retired
- Katy Wong, Waste Management
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Leadership
Under the direction of Board of Directors President David Traughber and CEO Kim Richards, three core departments run a lean leadership team behind the scenes.
Our Partners
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson has relationships with top companies and foundations both locally and nationally. Our partners play an integral role in supporting our youth.
Financials
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson we are proud to partner with individuals, corporations, foundations and government to make our mission possible.
Help Provide Essential Skills and Limitless Opportunities
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson’s Board of Directors are elected for three-year renewable terms and commit to serving as vocal champions for at-risk youth in Carson and South Los Angeles. Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the Club’s future through sound and ethical legal governance, and financial management policies with adequate resources to advance our mission.
In addition to fiduciary duties, each Board member adopts one of our eighteen club locations.
Through site adoptions, Board members serve as supportive and encouraging partners to frontline staff – whether that is field trip opportunities, volunteer fulfillment or sometimes simply dropping by to lend an extra hand.
Executive Committee
- President – David Traughber, Mattel, Inc.
- Vice President – Dan Tepstein
- Secretary – Kate Mulligan, KM Consulting Inc.
- Treasurer – Jeri Vick
- Immediate Past President – Jim Choura, Choura Venue Services
Board Members at Large
- Julie Beuerlein, JKB Home Design
- Dr. Veronica Estrada, Pacific Oaks College
- Lori Henderson, Northrop Grumman
- Shiressa Johnson, Union Bank
- Tamala Lewis, Dignity Health Sports Park
- John Low, Low Real Estate Group
- Megan McArdle, AON
- Roger von Ting, Watson Land Company
- Tunde Ogunwole, Prologis, LLC
- RLI Board Fellow, Jarrett Nobles, L.A. Chargers
Regents
Regents are Board members who serve in an advisory capacity after many years of dedicated Board of Directors service.
- John Hawkinson, The Carson Companies
- Kenneth Johnson, AEG
- Susan Moulton, Waste Management Inc.
- Walter Neil, Tesoro (Retired)
Associates
Associates are individuals who assist the Club in a more-specialized ongoing volunteer capacity on projects such as our annual gala and holiday toy drive. If you are interested in learning more about the Associate Board contact the Club’s Development Manager, Cheryl Cormier.
- Emily Hernandez, California Water Service
- Lorie Pickens, Watson Land Company
- Frankie Stewart, City of Carson
- Harriett Switzer, Retired
- Katy Wong, Waste Management
Learn More About Us
Leadership
Under the direction of Board of Directors President Jim Choura and CEO Kim Richards, three core departments run a lean leadership team behind the scenes.
Our Partners
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson has relationships with top companies and foundations both locally and nationally. Our partners play an integral role in supporting our youth.
Financials
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson we are proud to partner with individuals, corporations, foundations and government to make our mission possible.
Help Provide Essential Skills and Limitless Opportunities
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson’s Board of Directors are elected for three-year renewable terms and commit to serving as vocal champions for at-risk youth in Carson and South Los Angeles. Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the Club’s future through sound and ethical legal governance, and financial management policies with adequate resources to advance our mission.
In addition to fiduciary duties, each Board member adopts one of our eighteen club locations.
Through site adoptions, Board members serve as supportive and encouraging partners to frontline staff – whether that is field trip opportunities, volunteer fulfillment or sometimes simply dropping by to lend an extra hand.
Executive Committee
- President: David Traughber, Mattel, Inc.
- Secretary: Kate Mulligan, KM Consulting Inc.
- Immediate Past President: Jim Choura, Choura Venue Services
Board Members at Large
- Jackie Acosta, City of South Gate
- Jim Choura, Immediate Past President
- Rick Gutierrez, G. Brothers Construction
- John Low, Low Real Estate Group
- Amy Simpson, Dare To Be Free
- Dan Tepstein, Verizon Media Group
- Paul Traughber, Alandale Insurance Agency
- Jeri Vick
- Roger von Ting, Watson Land Company
- Kevin Welk, Welk Music Group
- Randy Wilson, Norm Wilson & Sons Inc.
Regents
Regents are Board members who serve in an advisory capacity after many years of dedicated Board of Directors service.
- John Hawkinson, The Carson Companies
- Kenneth Johnson, AEG
- Susan Moulton, Waste Management Inc.
- Walter Neil, Tesoro (Retired)
Associates
Associates are individuals who assist the Club in a more-specialized ongoing volunteer capacity on projects such as our annual gala and holiday toy drive. If you are interested in learning more about the Associate Board contact the Club’s Development Manager, Cheryl Cormier.
- Emily Hernandez, California Water Service
- Lorie Pickens, Watson Land Company
- Frankie Stewart, City of Carson
- Harriett Switzer, Retired
- Katy Wong, Waste Management
Learn More About Us
Leadership
Under the direction of Board of Directors President Jim Choura and CEO Kim Richards, three core departments run a lean leadership team behind the scenes.
Our Partners
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson has relationships with top companies and foundations both locally and nationally. Our partners play an integral role in supporting our youth.
Financials
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson we are proud to partner with individuals, corporations, foundations and government to make our mission possible.
Help Provide Essential Skills and Limitless Opportunities
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson’s Board of Directors are elected for three-year renewable terms and commit to serving as vocal champions for at-risk youth in Carson and South Los Angeles. Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the Club’s future through sound and ethical legal governance, and financial management policies with adequate resources to advance our mission.
In addition to fiduciary duties, each Board member adopts one of our eighteen club locations.
Through site adoptions, Board members serve as supportive and encouraging partners to frontline staff – whether that is field trip opportunities, volunteer fulfillment or sometimes simply dropping by to lend an extra hand.
Executive Committee
- President: Jim Choura, Choura Venue Services
- President: David Traughber, Mattel, Inc.
- Secretary: Kate Mulligan, KM Consulting Inc.
- Immediate Past President: Lori Henderson, Northrop Grumman
Board Members at Large
- Jackie Acosta, City of South Gate
- Rick Gutierrez, G. Brothers Construction
- Tamala Lewis, Dignity Health Sports Park
- John Low, Low Real Estate Group
- Amy Simpson, Dare To Be Free
- Dan Tepstein, Verizon Media Group
- Paul Traughber, Alandale Insurance Agency
- Jeri Vick
- Roger von Ting, Watson Land Company
- Kevin Welk, Welk Music Group
- Randy Wilson, Norm Wilson & Sons Inc.
Regents
Regents are Board members who serve in an advisory capacity after many years of dedicated Board of Directors service.
- John Hawkinson, The Carson Companies
- Kenneth Johnson, AEG
- Susan Moulton, Waste Management Inc.
- Walter Neil, Tesoro (Retired)
Associates
Associates are individuals who assist the Club in a more-specialized ongoing volunteer capacity on projects such as our annual gala and holiday toy drive. If you are interested in learning more about the Associate Board contact the Club’s Development Manager, Cheryl Cormier.
- Emily Hernandez, California Water Service
- Lorie Pickens, Watson Land Company
- Frankie Stewart, City of Carson
- Harriett Switzer, Retired
- Katy Wong, Waste Management
Learn More About Us
Leadership
Under the direction of Board of Directors President Jim Choura and CEO Kim Richards, three core departments run a lean leadership team behind the scenes.
Our Partners
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson has relationships with top companies and foundations both locally and nationally. Our partners play an integral role in supporting our youth.
Financials
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson we are proud to partner with individuals, corporations, foundations and government to make our mission possible.
Help Provide Essential Skills and Limitless Opportunities
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson’s Board of Directors are elected for three-year renewable terms and commit to serving as vocal champions for at-risk youth in Carson and South Los Angeles. Board members are the fiduciaries who steer the Club’s future through sound and ethical legal governance, and financial management policies with adequate resources to advance our mission.
In addition to fiduciary duties, each Board member adopts one of our eighteen club locations.
Through site adoptions, Board members serve as supportive and encouraging partners to frontline staff – whether that is field trip opportunities, volunteer fulfillment or sometimes simply dropping by to lend an extra hand.
Executive Committee
- President: Jim Choura, Choura Venue Services
- President-Elect: David Traughber, Mattel, Inc.
- Secretary: Kate Mulligan, KM Consulting Inc.
- Immediate Past President: Lori Henderson, Northrop Grumman
Board Members at Large
- Jackie Acosta, City of South Gate
- Rick Gutierrez, G. Brothers Construction
- Tamala Lewis, Dignity Health Sports Park
- John Low, Low Real Estate Group
- Amy Simpson, Dare To Be Free
- Dan Tepstein, Verizon Media Group
- Paul Traughber, Alandale Insurance Agency
- Jeri Vick
- Roger von Ting, Watson Land Company
- Kevin Welk, Welk Music Group
- Randy Wilson, Norm Wilson & Sons Inc.
Regents
Regents are Board members who serve in an advisory capacity after many years of dedicated Board of Directors service.
- John Hawkinson, The Carson Companies
- Kenneth Johnson, AEG
- Susan Moulton, Waste Management Inc.
- Walter Neil, Tesoro (Retired)
Associates
Associates are individuals who assist the Club in a more-specialized ongoing volunteer capacity on projects such as our annual gala and holiday toy drive. If you are interested in learning more about the Associate Board contact the Club’s Development Manager, Cheryl Cormier.
- Emily Hernandez, California Water Service
- Lorie Pickens, Watson Land Company
- Frankie Stewart, City of Carson
- Harriett Switzer, Retired
- Katy Wong, Waste Management
Learn More About Us
Leadership
Under the direction of Board of Directors President Jim Choura and CEO Kim Richards, three core departments run a lean leadership team behind the scenes.
Our Partners
Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson has relationships with top companies and foundations both locally and nationally. Our partners play an integral role in supporting our youth.
Financials
At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson we are proud to partner with individuals, corporations, foundations and government to make our mission possible.
Help Provide Essential Skills and Limitless Opportunities