There was a break in at the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach Canyon Branch over the weekend. The police were called on Monday afternoon and a report was filed. Among the items stolen were 19 Chrome Book Computers, 2 Xboxes with controllers, 1 Laptop, 1 smart TV, and a Blue Ray player. The Club estimates the total loss at about $8,000.
The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach (The Club) serves approximately 275 kids daily and 4,000 kids annually with 50% receiving financial aid, and the materials stolen were vital to daily programs. The property stolen was used for programs like Power Hour or Homework Help, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Club, coding and 3D printing, and others. The Club was able to purchase these items because of the generosity of our donors throughout various fundraising events and campaigns. 67% of The Club’s annual budget comes from fundraising events, individual donations, and grants.
Those interested in helping The Club and donating visit www.bgclagunabeach.org or call Abby at (949)715-7931. For more information on the Club’s award-winning after-school and summer programming, contact Member Services at (949) 494-2535.
About The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach
The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach service area includes Laguna Beach, Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest and the surrounding communities, and occupies three sites in Laguna Beach: Canyon Branch, Bluebird Branch and El Toro Park. Together, they offer a nationally recognized and award winning year round Out-of-School enrichment program that focuses on the whole child. From preschool to parenting classes, The Boys & Girls Club offers an array of services that focus on; academic success, good character and citizenship, healthy lifestyles and creative expression. Being an indispensable asset to the families of our community is a Boys & Girls Club time-honored tradition. For over 65 years, The Boys & Girls Club strives to support the youth of Laguna Beach through out of school enrichment that celebrates the whole child.
For more information about The Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach, visit: www.bgclagunabeach.org or call (949) 494-2535
