Oceanside, CA (April 2021)-Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) has received a $3,000 grant from the Legacy Endowment for our Real Options for Adults with Disabilities (R.O.A.D.s) program. This amazing program provides innovative and personalized programming to support healthier, happier, more independent lives for adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
Since going virtual on March 18th, 2020, R.O.A.D.’s members have been attending daily virtual programming, five days a week. Virtual R.O.A.D.’s programming includes a staff-led exercise classes like Zumba or yoga, art projects, cooking classes, nutrition lessons, virtual tours of attractions like zoos and national parks, and much, much more. Funds from the Legacy Endowment support enrichment activities and increased program supply needs due to COVID-19.
“We are incredibly grateful for the Legacy Endowment’s support. It is extremely important that we continue to enhance the lives of adults with disabilities during these unprecedented times. This grant helps ensure that receive enriching and educational opportunities that support their forward progress,” said Jodi Diamond, CEO.
For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside please contact Rhonda Guaderrama at rguaderrama@bgcoceanside.org call (760) 433-8920, and visit our website BGCOceanside.org or Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/BGCOside.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) is a youth development organization that is dedicated to providing a safe, fun and enriching environment for youth to spend time during non-school hours.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside is a local, independent organization affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. BGCO raises 100% of the funds that support our life changing programs through individual giving, events and grants. 100% of those funds stay right here in North County to serve youth in our local communities.
We continue to uphold our mission: To inspire, develop and enrich young people to reach their fullest potential as confident, responsible, caring members of society.
About the Legacy Endowment
Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our communities by empowering individuals, families, businesses and our charitable partners to realize their philanthropic dreams now and for future generations.
