Dear families and supporters,
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff at the Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Helena and Calistoga, I want to extend our deepest gratitude for your support for our mission and the kids we serve. Your support is not only an investment in our mission but a testament to the power of compassion and community. As the writer and philosopher Albert Schweitzer so beautifully put it:
“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”
In a year of storms, a tree falling on our Clubhouse, community politics and loss of funds, we wanted to take a moment to say we are grateful for you. Thank you for being our spark and keeping our fire lit. Your generosity and support allow us to rise to the challenges we face, and together, we light the way in serving those who need it most.
We are grateful for folks like you who help us to open the door to possibilities that didn’t exist before—a brighter future for those we serve and new opportunities for growth and hope. It is because of kind souls like you that we can continue to provide outdoor camps, mental health care, gratitude practices, art, music, healthy habits, career and college application support and of course daily afterschool care providing a safe, positive place for kids.
As we move forward in our work, please know that your belief in our cause fuels us to continue making a difference. We are so grateful to have you as a part of our community. Together, we can continue to light the way for those in need, much like Robert Frost’s "miles to go before I sleep" reminds us of the journey ahead and the purpose in every step.
We are grateful for your support and hope that this harvest season brings you joy.
Warm regards,
Trent Yaconelli
Executive Director
