Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Great Lives Start Here

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana

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Robert Santana, Chief Professional Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana, shared many of the wonderful services the Club provides for children from low income, high risk neighborhoods in Santa Ana.

A safe haven is provided for children to do homework, participate in sports, and learn positive life skills from the dedicated staff. There is also a wellness clinic, and help for parents with translation, tax preparation, etc.

Founded in 1954, the Club has given over 70,000 children a chance at a better life and many have gone on to professional careers. There are now 7 locations serving over 1,000 children a day.

Robert is a native of Santa Ana, and after serving our country in the US Air Force, he returned home to impact the lives of young people in his community. He became a law enforcement officer and worked as a crime investigator, DARE officer, and crisis negotiator. He became a volunteer at the Boys & Girls Club to help children avoid getting into these terrible situations.

The Boys & Girls club is a not-for-profit organization and welcomes volunteers, donations, and assistance with fundraising. Thanks to Marla Noel, who is on their Board of Directors, we are proud to provide support for this wonderful organization to continue to improve the lives of so many children.

Please visist www.boysandgirlsclub for more information.