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A teacher from Orange was arrested on suspicion of child molestation

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Editor Posted in Crime, Fountain Valley, OC Sheriff, Tustin Leave a comment

SANTA ANA, Ca. (January 23, 2019) – Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators arrested a man suspected of committing multiple lewd acts on a 13-year-old boy beginning in 2011.

The man, Brandon Jacob Nease, 25, of Orange, was arrested yesterday on suspicion of felony child molestation. For the past one and a half years, Nease has been a drama teacher at Costa Mesa High School. He previously taught dance at the Boys and Girls Club in Tustin and Fountain Valley beginning in 2013. From 2015 to 2017, Nease was the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Musical Theatre West in Long Beach. From 2012 to 2015, Nease was a dance specialist at Camp James in Newport Beach. From 2008 to 2016, Nease was the Choreographer/Director for the Musical Theater Village in Irvine. Nease worked closely with children in each of his roles as a dance instructor.

Due to Nease having continued access and contact with children over the past seven years, investigators believe there may be additional victims.

Nease posted $100,000 bond this morning and has been released from custody.

Please contact the Special Victims Detail at (714) 647-7419 if you have any information. Anonymous information may be provided through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

Boys and Girls Club’s Youth of the Year wins a scholarship and recognition

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Editor Posted in Charities, Education, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Liz Cruz, Jesse Barrios, and Martha Trejo and Daisy Monjaras

Every year, the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana sets out to find a well-respected, well-rounded, morally strong, and academically focused Club member to represent the organization as their Youth of the Year.

The stakes were high this year, their panel of judges had to choose only one winner from the five highly qualified teen finalists.

They are proud to announce Daisy Monjaras, a 17-year-old Club member, who has a great moral compass, strong communication skills, and a passionate heart, was selected as this year’s Youth of the Year! Continue reading→

Santa Ana Boys & Girls Club launching a new skateboarding program

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Editor Posted in Charities, Santa Ana, SAUSD, Skateboards, Sports Leave a comment

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana Partners with Next Up Foundation

Santa Ana, CA, March 2012- Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana in partnership with Next Up Foundation, proudly announces their new Skateboarding Program at Sierra Intermediate Preparatory Academy’s After-School Program Site. This innovative program integrates a traditional Skateboarding Program with the added benefits of mentorship, character development, goal setting, confidence building and becoming powerful team players. Continue reading→

Boys and Girls Club tackles high school grad rates in Santa Ana

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Editor Posted in Charities, Education, Santa Ana, Volunteer, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana Press Release

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana Tackles High School Graduation Rates in Santa Ana

University of Phoenix Foundation Encourages Youth to Be Great and Graduate with National Education Initiative

Santa Ana, CA, January 2012- One in three youth in the United States fails to graduate each year. Additionally, one in two African American and Hispanic children, fall short of high school graduation. At the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana, we are working hard to combat these unsettling statistics through implementation of the BE GREAT: Graduate program, funded by University of Phoenix Foundation. As part of the program, Santa Ana youth will be set on the right track to high school graduation. Continue reading→

Solorio to present the Community Pillar Award to the S.A. Boys & Girls Club on Friday

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Editor Posted in Charities, Education, Entertainment, Jose Solorio, Working Families, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Join us on Friday, July 15, 2011, at 10 am, as Assemblyman Jose Solorio, member of the BGCSA Board of Directors, honors the Santa Ana Boys and Girls Club with the Community Pillar Award. Continue reading→

Tim Hogan moves to the Pacific Region of the Boys & Girls Club of America

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Editor Posted in Charities, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

BGCSA Director of Development Departs for New Role with Boys & Girls Clubs of America

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana Director of Development Tim Hogan has accepted the position of Director of Development, Corporate for the Pacific Region of Boys & Girls Clubs of America. In his new role, Hogan will plan and implement aggressive fundraising programs with major corporations based in the Pacific Region. He will begin his new role July 11, 2011. Continue reading→

Santa Ana Boys and Girls Club to hose a Youth Summit from May 20-22

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Editor Posted in Charities, Education, Entertainment, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

BGCSA To Host Santa Ana Youth Summit

“Affecting Change in OUR Community”

Santa Ana, Calif.–The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana has partnered with the YMCA of Orange County, America On Track, Cambodian Family, KidWorks and Pioneer Circuits, Inc. to host the third Santa Ana Youth Summit from May 20-22, 2011 at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana Main Club Complex, located at 950 W. Highland Street in Santa Ana.

“The Teen Summit is one of the most powerful events we have in place at our Club,” said Steve Savage, BGCSA Director of Operations. “Teens from all over Santa Ana come together to focus on leadership and community involvement, and the end result is the development of positive relationships among groups that may not otherwise cross paths. We are proud of this event and hope it will continue to grow.”

Over 60 teens are invited to attend and participate in programs run by the partnering organizations during the three-day summit. Teens will learn team-building skills, participate in leadership workshops and hear lectures from local community leaders. The overall goal is to provide teens with the guidance and resources to plan their future and become active leaders in the community. The Santa Ana Youth Summit is free to participating teens, and food and materials will be provided.

For more information on the Santa Ana Youth Summit contact Ms. Houng Nguyen at 714-543-7212.

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Boys and Girls Club of Santa Ana
250 N. Golden Circle, #104
Santa Ana, CA 92705
www.boysandgirlsclub.com
Contact: Tim Hogan
714-543-5129 (direct)
714-565-1099 (fax)
thogan@boysandgirlsclub.com

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana names Berenize Leal the 2010 Youth of the Year

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Editor Posted in Charities, Education, Latinos, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Press Release: February 15,2011
Contact: Tim Hogan, 714-543-5129 (direct), thogan@boysandgirlsclub.com

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana Announces Berenize Leal as 2010 Youth of the Year

SANTA ANA, Calif. -The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana has chosen Berenize Leal as the Club’s 2010 Youth of the Year and awarded her a $1,500 college scholarship from. Berenize moves on to represent the Club at the county level along with representatives from other Orange County Boys & Girls Clubs. County-level winners move on to state and national competitions with the chance of being named the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Youth of the Year.

Berenize, a junior at Santa Ana High School, continues to be an active member of the Boys & Girls Club while participating in the Academics of Advancement Via Independent Determination (AVID) program at her high school, as well as being a National Honor Society member and maintaining a 3.6 GPA. Berenize hopes to attend the University of California at Irvine to study Biological Sciences. Berenize’s ability to maintain academic success and volunteer over 250 hours at the Club, while growing up in a difficult socio-economic environment, has made her a key role model at the Club and among her peers.

“Berenize, as well as the other candidates, have been a part of the Club for two or more years and have worked hard to be positive leaders to other teens and Club members,” said Huong Nguyen, the Club’s Teen Program Coordinator. “These teens have volunteered over 200 hours each to work at Club events and assist in running programs at the Club with the younger members. Their positive guidance is invaluable to our Club.”

Berenize was joined by Juana Ramirez and Tania Camacho in the final stage of the competition. All three have participated in Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana programs like Toastmasters (public speaking) and Junior Staff (interview and career preparation) and are officers of the Keystone Club (leadership and social responsibility). Their success in these programs, in addition to their dedication to the mission of the Club, earned each the honor of being selected as a finalist for the BGCSA Youth of the Year award. All three candidates act as positive role models to the younger Club members and hope to continue giving back to their community.

The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana Board of Directors convened on February 9, 2011 to conduct individual interviews with each candidate and listen to each candidate’s speech about what the Club means to him or her. Every candidate offered many great reasons to be declared the winner but only one was named BGCSA’s Youth of the Year and chosen to represent the Club at the county level.

“The Youth of the Year competition is one of the most exciting times of the year at our Club,” said Chief Professional Officer Robert Santana. “It is a chance for us to highlight the young adults who exemplify what we know each one of our younger members has the potential to become. Each of this year’s finalists has already made us very proud.”

Berenize Leal has received a $1,500 scholarship and will represent the Club at various events throughout the year. Runners-up Tania Camacho and Juana Ramirez both received $250 scholarships.

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Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana
250 N. Golden Circle, #104
Santa Ana, CA 92705
www.boysandgirlsclub.com

Wine tasting in Santa Ana, on Feb. 10, to benefit the Boys & Girls Club

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Editor Posted in Charities, Entertainment, Restaurants, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

The South Coast Winery Restaurant, in Santa Ana, is hosting a Wine Tasting event on Thursday, February 10, 2011, from 6-8:30 pm, to benefit the Santa Ana Boys and Girls Club.

South Coast Winery Restaurant’s private banquet room, complete with full bar and outdoor patio, provides a comfortable atmosphere reminiscent of the South Coast Winery in the hills of Temecula. Bring your friends, meet new ones, and give back to your community … one glass at a time.

$35 at the door gets you five tastings, hors d’oeuvres and (if you decide to stick around and grab a table) 20% off your dinner at South Coast Winery Restaurant. You simply can’t beat that.

RSVP to blend@boysandgirlsclub.com and be sure to pass the word … the more the merrier!

The South Coast Winery Restaurant is located at 3608 South Bristol Street, in Santa Ana, located at the corners of MacArthur and Bristol.

* All proceeds from BLEND events directly support the academic, physical fitness and life skills programs offered by the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana.

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana launches new website

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Editor Posted in Charities, Santa Ana, Sports, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana Launches New Website

SANTA ANA, Calif.-The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana has redesigned and relaunched its website, www.Boysandgirlsclub.com. The site underwent a complete face lift in regard to design and content.

The site now features more in-depth information about Club programs, the BGCSA Board of Directors and Club policies. Boysandgirlsclub.com also includes regularly updated news items and Club videos, in addition to an online donation option for visitors.

“We are excited about the launch of the new-and-improved website,” said BGCSA Chief Professional Officer Robert Santana. “Our website should reflect the work we do, and with this redesign, we are confident that it now does.”

The new design, as well as two years worth of hosting, were donated free of charge by Dan Amaro of Klarinet Solutions, which is based in San Diego.

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana launches “It Just Takes One” campaign

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Editor Posted in Charities, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana Launches “It Just Takes One” Campaign

SANTA ANA, Calif.-The Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana passed a board resolution on January 10, 2011 to implement the “It Just Takes One” Campaign. The Board has committed to the campaign goal of raising $80,000 through strengthening relationships with individuals.

The concept behind “It Just Takes One” is that the strongest, most consistent support for the Club can be found in individual relationships. Board members have committed to 100% Board participation, and will continue the campaign with face-to-face solicitations and a direct mail piece, followed by a campaign celebration in late spring.

“Our Board’s commitment to the ‘One’ Campaign is just another example of this group showing its dedication to the Santa Ana community,” said Silvia Edwards-Fidanza, the Club’s Resource Development Committee Chair. “We are looking forward to connecting with more individuals during the campaign and to meeting our $80,000 goal.”

Last year, the Board adopted the “One” Campaign for the first time with a goal of $70,000. They managed to raise just over $78,000, and they look forward to another successful year. Thank you to our Board for their continued commitment, and thank you to all our supporters.

The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana provides academic, physical fitness and like skills programs to over 2,700 children each year at seven sites throughout Santa Ana. For more information about the Club and its Board of Directors, please contact Tim Hogan, Director of Development, at 714-543-5129 or thogan@boysandgirlsclub.com.