Major Donation bolsters Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
What happened
The Clairemont branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego is now the San Diego Padres branch. The Padres announced a "transformational gift" to the nonprofit, which is one of the largest contributions in the organization’s history. This gift is designated as a Peter Seidler Legacy Fund Project. Yu Darvish also made a significant financial contribution to the organization.
Why it matters
The funds are intended to finance improvements to the facility, which opened in 1961. The organization serves nearly 3,500 young people annually, many from low-income households. The investment supports the organization's ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life in underserved communities across the region.
Who's involved
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San DiegoAmerican nonprofit organization serving the San Diego community
- San DiegoLocation where the organization operates and serves its community
- Peter SeidlerHis legacy is honored through the establishment and funding of the Legacy Fund Projects
- FelicianoCo-owner involved in the organization's development
- Yu DarvishProvided significant financial contributions to the organization
- Kwanza JonesCo-owner involved in the organization's development
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The entities involved
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
American nonprofit organization
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San Diego
seat of San Diego County, California, United States; second-largest city in California