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Boys & Girls Club reports large winter-break attendance, outreach and grief support after staff member's death
Summary
The Boys & Girls Club told the council Jan. 14 it recorded strong winter-break attendance (about 145 registered and roughly 100 children daily), expanded programming and arranged grief counseling after a staff member's death.
The Boys & Girls Club provided a quarterly update Jan. 14, reporting expanded programming, strong holiday attendance and a staffing tragedy the organization is addressing.
A club representative said the club served about 145 registered members during winter break and averaged about 100 children attending daily. Programming included field trips to the Santa Barbara Zoo and museums, cooking classes, sports and art programs, a new cheer club and a torch club for fifth- and sixth-graders. The club paired with the Guadalupe School District for breakfast and lunch service during breaks and received support from ACES staff at Maryburen and McKenzie to handle high attendance.
The presenter also announced the sudden death of a young staff member who had served as a wrestling coach and club staff; the club arranged on-site grief counselors from the Santa Maria Calm Center and planned communications to families. Club leaders asked for the council—s support and acknowledged community condolences.
Why it matters: The club is a major after-school and holiday resource for Guadalupe children and families. Officials said the club's expanded programming and partnerships helped meet increased demand, particularly during winter break.
Ending: The council and residents thanked the club for its work and extended condolences to the family of the deceased staff member.
