I’m Madi Vollmer and I spent time at the Boys and Girls Club learning more about their community and how others can get involved.
For over 58 years, the Boys and Girls Club of Kern County has empowered local youth with mentorship, resources, and opportunities. With 3 clubhouses and 70 school sites in communities like Bakersfield, Arvin, Tehachapi, and Lamont, they reach over 15,000 kids each year.Their mission is to help young people reach their full potential.
I was able to meet one of these local teens who shared the impact the club has had on his life. Elias Velazquez, is and 11th grader at Boys & Girls Club and he says, “I come here throughout the summer and during the school year, and I think it’s really a good combo because after school I get to do all the fun stuff. I can also do homework here during homework time.”…