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Mission: Accomplished – 2024 Blue Door Bash

 

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson extends its deepest gratitude to the generous sponsors and supporters of the 2024 Blue Door Bash – Mission: Possible! This year’s gala, held on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at SoFi Stadium, raised a remarkable $681,000 to help build GREAT FUTURES for youth across the greater South Bay. The evening featured inspiring moments, including a captivating Step and Drum Line performance by our Club at King Drew High School, exciting silent and live auction items that kept the energy high and the bids soaring, and heartfelt student speeches that brought the crowd to its feet.

This year’s gala also honored key partners who have gone above and beyond the call to action. We were proud to recognize Beyond the Bell as our Community Champion for Youth, Paula Kendrick as our Individual Champion for Youth, and induct Carson Companies into the BGCC Hall of Fame.

A standout moment came after Stand Up 4 Kids, which provided everyone in the room the opportunity to give at a level meaningful to them, when Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles Refinery announced a remarkable $150,000 gift to support BGCC’s STEM and Workforce Development programming.

“The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson plays a pivotal role in offering programs that help young people thrive,” said Luis Martinez, Environmental, Safety, and Security Manager at Marathon. “Our commitment to supporting this important organization stems from the belief that a community’s success is directly linked to the ability of its youth to realize their full potential.”

We are beyond grateful to everyone who attended this year’s gala, ready to unlock the limitless potential of our BGCC youth.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson (BGCC) helps bridge the gap between school and home, welcoming nearly 5,000 youth on any given day. We offer high quality programming during and after school in Carson, Gardena, Watts and South Los Angeles for youth ages 6-18 years old.

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In-kind donations save Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson thousands of dollars each year. 

Right now, BGCC has a high demand for the following in-kind donations:

  • Gently used books – all ages
  • Business attire – male and female for high school students
  • Art supplies – new pencils, crayons, paint and markers
  • New or used laptops for Club members 

Please contact Deisi Gonzalez, Manager of Development & Marketing for assistance in making an in-kind contribution at 310.522.0500 ext 210 or by email at [email protected]. 

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Fill out the Wells Fargo Stock Transfer Application and fill in our information below: 

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Jeremiah Milbank was a remarkable person and lifelong volunteer who gave generously to Boys & Girls Clubs programs. It is through his legacy that Boys & Girls Clubs of America created The Jeremiah Milbank Society as a way to pay tribute to local Club donors on a national level.

The society was created to inspire and recognize higher level unrestricted giving from individuals within local Clubs. Each member of the society has given a minimum of $10,000 to their local Boys & Girls Clubs organization. Through their leadership and generosity, Jeremiah Milbank Society members have helped to assure that every young person who attends Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson is provided with hope and opportunity, through a safe place to learn and grow, and have adult mentors who positively impact their life.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson are honored to have Jeremiah Milbank Society members, who support the work that goes on at our Clubs. We thank them for their generosity and their unwavering dedication to the youth in our community.

The benefits for joining the Jeremiah Milbank Society includes recognition throughout Boys & Girls Clubs of Carson materials and national recognition within the Jeremiah Milbank Society catalogue.

For more information about the Jeremiah Milbank Society contact:
Nina Patel, VP of Development & Marketing
310-522-0500 ext. 205 • [email protected]

Diana’s commitment to lifting up the voices of the community began in Wilmington as the youngest community organizer and Honorary Mayor of Wilmington. Diana continued organizing with the California State Assembly where worked with leaders in various cities and neighborhoods to advocate for the advancement of education equity, immigration justice, supportive services, and reentry programs. She most recently served as the Neighborhood Revitalization manager with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles leading the implementation of an innovative framework to improve the quality of life of residents in the city of Long Beach through sustainable partnerships and creating a model for collaboration across neighborhoods. Her efforts were commended by the Long Beach Rescue Mission awarding her partner of the year for creating lasting connections across all sectors.
Nina's passion for the non-profit sector began in 2011 with the Manhattan Beach Education Foundation. Over the course of five years, she led the Foundation's fundraising endeavors, initially focusing on district-level initiatives before stepping into the role of President. In 2015, she joined The Friendship Foundation as the Development Director and was promoted to Managing Director shortly thereafter. Nina joined the Boys & Girls Clubs of Caron in August of 2022 bringing with her extensive experience in fundraising, event planning, and operational and strategic insight. She was honored with the National Newcomer Excellence Award in Resource Development in 2024 by Boys & Girls Clubs of America for her outstanding contributions in fundraising. Nina is active in the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club and has served as the International Chair, Vocational Chair, and Social Chair. Together with her husband, Nina has raised three boys in Manhattan Beach.
Don Abbe has 35 years of experience working in the private and nonprofit sector. He joined the Club in 2010 and ensures that every dollar is spent in the most efficient manner. Don works closely with auditors to make sure that our organization complies with all federal, state and local statutory requirements. He also ensures that all stakeholders get a complete and accurate assessment of the financial health of the organization. Don’s past nonprofit work experience includes working with the YMCA of Greater Seattle and Habitat for Humanity Los Angeles. He received a BS in Accounting and Business Management from the University of Washington. Don’s favorite Club program is Youth of the Year.