By Viva, an 8th grader at Francisco Middle School (San Francisco, California) – I have been going to Salesians Boys’ and Girls’ Club, technically speaking, since I was three years old. My brothers both went there until they were 14 and my family has always been connected to the Club. This past summer at Sleepaway Camp was my fourth year and I have loved every … Continue reading What Sleepaway Camp and Salesians Mean to Me
By JC Montenegro, PhD Los Angeles, California – We invite the entire Salesian family, students of Roosevelt High School, our center’s collaborators, benefactors, and friends to a special Book Release event on Friday, September 6th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at our Salesian Family Youth Center. We’ll kick off at 6:30 PM with a small reception and snacks before we begin our program. Come celebrate the … Continue reading “Wind Walkers” Book Release
(Boyle Heights, California) – The Salesian Family Youth Center proudly accepted the “Small Business Member of the Year” award from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, January 25th. The LA Chamber has provided us with a platform to forge meaningful partnerships and collaborations with various organizations, all with the shared goal of enhancing the lives of children and young people in Boyle Heights. … Continue reading Small Business Members of the Year Award for the Salesian Family Youth Center
Salesian Winter Break: Keeping the Doors OpenDuring the winter break, our commitment to the community knew no bounds. Despite the chilly weather, some of our staff members recognized the importance of keeping the Salesian Family Youth Center open. We didn’t close our doors during the Winter Break; instead, we adjusted our operations to continue providing support to the children in the community. Camp Salesian: Getting … Continue reading Starting 2024 on a High Note at the Salesian Family Youth Center
By Bridget VeltriDirector of Communications, Grants and Foundations, Salesian Boys’ & Girls’ Club San Francisco Attending a gala is a true privilege. It is an opportunity to get dressed up and celebrate, while supporting a worthy cause. Galas and formal fundraisers like them are a balance of giving back and having a good time. On September 24, 2022, on a warm autumn evening at the … Continue reading The Salesian Boys’ and Girls club gathering for the Gala
By Katie McDonaldSacramento State University, 2020 – BS Deaf Studies and Minor in Child Development It’s June 2000, and the Saint’s Peter and Paul church bells just rang. It is noon, early dismissal. Children flood the playground and rush into the Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club. The last day of school is exciting for many reasons, but the only one that was on my mind … Continue reading Home is where The Club is
By J.C MontenegroExecutive Director Are you ready to experience the love? For the last two months, we have been MIA “Missing in Action.” Once our summer program started, we did not have time to share all the fantastic work at the Salesian Family Youth Center. Nonetheless, the work was done! We changed many lives. In this blog, we would like to pay tribute to all … Continue reading Salesian Family Youth Center Summer Experience
By Frank LavinSalesian Cooperator, former Club member and past board president On Saturday, June 18, the Salesian Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco, California, USA celebrated its 100th anniversary. Fr. Mel Trinidad, SDB provincial of the US West province (SUO) presided at Mass for the feast of Corpus Christi assisted by pastor Fr. Tho Bui, SDB before the … Continue reading The Salesian Boys’ and Girls club at Sts. Peter and Paul, San Francisco Celebrates 100 Years
