Mission Statement & Board of Directors
Our History
Youth Development Strategy
Staff
Membership Statistics
Volunteer Application (PDF)

To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz is a youth guidance organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, social and character development of girls and boys ages 6 to 18. The Club is the only youth service organization the greater Santa Cruz area that provides daily drop-in programs five days a week.

Striving to help youth improve their lives, the Club offers programs that build self-esteem and develop values and skills during the critical period of growth.

Members come to the club looking for fun and a sense of belonging. Not only do they meet new friends, but they also learn and develop new skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.

The Boys & Girls Club has a core of career professionals who are trained to provide leadership through informal guidance using individual assistance, small group, and drop-in activities.

The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz was founded by John & Ruth Mallery in 1969.

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kathy Ruiz-Goldenkranz, President

James Dyer, Vice President
County of Santa Cruz

Peter Dean, 2nd Vice President
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Allen Frank, Treasurer
Retired, Semiconductor Industry

Mitchell Page , Secretary
Page, Salisbury & Dudley

Larry Brenner
Comstock, Thompson, Kontz & Brenner

Tom Canfield
Santa Cruz Seaside Company

Miles Dolinger
Berliner Cohen

Darlene Stagnaro Dyer
Stagnaro Brothers

Elaine Richards
Comerica Bank

Joe Torres

Samantha Young