Oceanside, CA (July 17, 2023) – Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) was awarded a $114,000 grant from the Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation to upgrade security at their Townsite location. Funds were used to purchase much-needed fencing, an electric gate for easier parking access, and keypad entry. This important project was completed this month and provides increased safety on the Club’s property and ensures that youth are safely enclosed on the premises.
The new fencing and gate completely enclose the Club property, prevent unwanted access to the building, and, most importantly, insulates the youth we serve. “The safety of our youth is our number one priority, and this was an important and long-awaited project. We are so grateful to the Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation for funding our new, secure gate system, providing an increased level of protection for Club members, staff, and visitors. We appreciate their partnership and support of youth in the Oceanside community. The peace of mind we now have by controlling access to our Club is priceless,” said Jodi Diamond, CEO.
For more information about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside, please contact Ashley
Tousignant, call (760) 433-8920, and visit our website BGCOceanside.org.
About the Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation
The Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation is a private foundation founded in 1997. The Foundation seeks to continue the legacy of the founders by encouraging and promoting health, science research, and assisting with programs that benefit youth, underprivileged individuals, and sports-related activities primarily in San Diego County.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside
Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO), celebrating 70 years of building great futures in Oceanside, is a youth development organization dedicated to providing a safe, fun, and enriching environment for youth during non- school hours. BGCO remained open to serve youth during the entire pandemic. From May 2020 through August
2021, BGCO’s Emergency Food Program provided more than 55,000 free and nutritious meals to youth under 18, regardless of membership status.
BGCO is a local, nonprofit organization affiliated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America but raises 100% of the funds that support its life-changing programs through individual giving, events, and grants. For 70 years, BGCO has continued to uphold its mission to inspire, develop and enrich young people to reach their fullest potential as confident, responsible, caring members of society. To learn more, visit www.bgcoceanside.org.
