Anderson O. first started attending Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula (BGCP) in middle school. A newcomer to this country who did not speak English, Anderson found BGCP was a safe place to connect with peers and staff. In high school, Anderson became deeply involved with BGCP’s East Palo Alto Clubhouse, assisting a math remediation course, coaching younger students in soccer and maximizing his involvement in BGCP’s Future Grads. Through Future Grads, Anderson learned about potential colleges and majors, received personal statement support, visited college campuses and reviewed financial aid packages. Anderson is now majoring in nutrition at UC Berkeley (on a full ride!), pursuing his dream to be a Kinesiologist. He is now paying forward the support he received by hosting tours at UC Berkeley for BGCP’s Future Grads high school seniors. Anderson is just one of 5,900 TK-college students served by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula. BGCP is now the largest expanded learning provider in San Mateo County with 29 sites from Daly City to East Palo Alto. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula Empowering Futures: Anderson’s Success Story with BGCP Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula 401 Pierce Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 kyee@bgcp.org 650.763.6024 bgcp.org MARY GILLES presents PHOTOGRAPHY: PATRICK ANG PHOTOGRAPHY
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