Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena Hosts Fire Relief Event

The Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena hosted a “Come Take Care of Yourself” event on Saturday, March 1, for Club families affected by the Eaton Fire. The Club’s East Del Mar Boulevard “Slavik” Clubhouse was transformed into a gathering hub for over 200 Club kids and families.

The goals of the “Come Take Care of Yourself” event were to show support for fire-affected Club families; provide financial assistance and essential items including new clothing and shoes; and give families a safe space to enjoy hot meals, kids’ games and art activities with Club staff, and massages for parents.

The Club distributed approximately $90,000 on Saturday in their “Phase 2” of their Family Assistance Fund. Many Club families also took home $100 gift cards from Vons/Albertsons, which were donated by the Tournament of Roses and Alberstons Companies.

Over 30 volunteers supported the event, with groups from SoCal Gas, All Hands and Hearts, Empyrean Capital Partners, Restore Education After Disaster (READ), Warner Brothers Discovery, and Columbia Sportswear in partnership with Welcoming Initiatives for Social Health, Soles 4 Souls, and Vessi. The event was generously sponsored by Preferred Bank.

Since 1937, the Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena has enriched the lives of young people in our community, enabling them to reach their full potential as productive, caring, healthy, and responsible citizens. Serving more than 2,000 youth, ages 5 – 18 annually, BGCP focuses on Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyle, and Good Character and Leadership. The Club experience fills the gap between school and home – year-round – providing a welcoming, safe and positive environment in which kids and teens have fun, participate in life-changing programs, make friends and find encouragement with caring adults. The Club currently operates two locations in the Pasadena area: Slavik Branch on E. Del Mar Blvd., and Mackenzie-Scott Branch on N. Fair Oaks Avenue; two additional locations will return in Fall 2025, pending relocation as a result of the Eaton Fire.