Press Release

Senator Dave Min Names the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach as the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year

(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) today announced the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach as the 2023 Nonprofit of the Year for the 37th Senate District. In partnership with the State Legislature and California Association of Nonprofits, Senator Min is proud to honor an exceptional youth organization that has made a lasting impact on generations of Orange County kids. Since 1952, the Boys & Girls Club has instilled academic success, character development, and community service as core tenants for Club members. With eight sites in Laguna Beach and the Saddleback Valley area, after school enrichment programs have played a leading role in the overall mental health and wellness of countless students throughout the region.

 “As a Dad raising young kids in Orange County, it is such an honor to recognize the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach as the 37th Senate District 2023 Nonprofit of the Year.  They have made incredible contributions to South Orange County’s youth,” said Senator Dave Min. “At a time when too many young people struggle with mental health challenges, the Boys & Girls Club is a place where our kids get the support, mentorship, and life skills they need to thrive. It is an honor to recognize the outstanding staff, board of directors, and community volunteers that make the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach a pillar of our community.”

“We are profoundly honored to have been nominated a Nonprofit of the Year by Senator Dave Min. Our Boys & Girls Club is grateful for his leadership, service to community, and all his efforts advocating for young people,” said Pamela Estes, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach. “It truly takes a ‘village’ and because ours cares so much, we’re able to serve over 3,000 youth during and after school each day.”

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