How to Help
People with great ideas and a willingness to help can really make a difference to the kids we work with. The story we tell here is just one example. It takes a lot of this kind of creativity, generosity, and involvement to make sure that Alameda’s children get the support they need to grow into the next generation of caring, productive citizens.
How you can make a difference:
- Make a donation
- Attend an event
- Donate auction item
- Volunteer Donate to our building campaign
Or let your imagination go wild! We’re always glad to hear new and creative ideas for supporting our local youth. Just give us a call at 510 522-4900.
Creative math:
Corporate generosity + 1 kid with a heart = school supplies for 100 kids
It all started when Old Navy invited a small group of our 8th and 9th grade members into their Alameda store to shadow their employees for a day. Retail is a classic entry-level job for kids, and this kind of on-the-job exposure helps them get a feel for what it's like. At the end of the day, an Old Navy employee gave each of the kids a backpack filled with school supplies.
But the story doesn't end there. One of the kids couldn't stop thinking of his friends back home. "Wouldn't it be great if we could do this for all the kids in the housing project?" he asked. Old Navy didn't hesitate. They collected from other stores and employees, and provided the Alameda club with 100 backpacks, fully loaded with pens, pencils, paper, rulers, etc. Thanks to the great suggestion by our member, and the generosity of Old Navy, 100 kids went back to school this fall fully equipped.
Please note: The Alameda Boys & Girls Club is currently operating at a temporary location and is serving teens from ages 12 to 18 only at this time. When the new Clubhouse is completed in 2010, we will be pleased to again welcome boys and girls starting at age 6.