"To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens." That is the mission of the Boys and Girls Club of America. The Boys and Girls Club offers a safe place for children to learn and grow, but it is also much more than that! As Denzel Washington said, "The Boys Club, that’s where I looked for hope and purpose and direction. That’s where I learned to dream – to think big….."

In 1995, a group of concerned and dedicated people decided something needed to be done for the young people on the western slope of El Dorado County. They wanted a safe place and the best programs available so they searched for the organization with the greatest track record serving children. The Boys & Girls Clubs of America program was chosen. On June 2, 1999 the local Club began daily programs for kids at the Armory in Placerville. Today they serve over 700 kids daily between the ages of 5 and 18 at their three locations in Placerville, Georgetown, and Pollock Pines. Sixty-five percent of the youth come from low-income families. In Placerville they serve around 200 young people daily in the old armory building, with six different school districts dropping off kids at the clubhouse. However, that location is about to grow and change! Already underway is the new clubhouse located in Placerville at Green Valley and Mallard! Sean McCartney, executive director of the Boys and Girls Club in El Dorado County told the  local paper, the Mountain Democrat he already sees the kids playing games in the game room, learning in the computer lab, planning activities in the teen room, completing a project in the art center or practicing free throws in the gym!

 

American Heritage Real Estate Professionals of Cameron Park know a thing or two about dreaming big! We also always look to the future and aim to grow! Vince Cavallini, owner and broker of American Heritage Real Estate Professionals started his business in Brentwood, California before moving it to Cameron Park, here in El Dorado County. He has partnered with Shred Stop of Shingle Springs to hold a fundraiser to help raise money to finish the new clubhouse for The Boys and Girls Club and fully equip it. When asked, "Why the Boys and Girls Club?" His response was simple, yet powerful. "I used to be involved with The Boys and Girls Club in Tracy" he stated. "It's a great program for all of the youth. It keeps them safe and gives them a place to go after school and learn and make friends. I think it's a program that benefits the entire community! I'd like to do what I can to raise awareness and help them move into their new location."

 

If you would like to take part in this fundraising program sponsored by American Heritage Real Estate Professionals and Shred Stop, with all profits going to The Boys and Girls Club El Dorado County Western Slope, you may purchase tickets for $15 that allows you to shred up to 25lbs of documents! The event takes place on May 14th 2016, beginning at 9:00 am and ending at 1:00 pm at the location of where the new clubhouse is being built in Placerville, at the corner of Green Valley Rd and Mallard. Contact American Heritage Real Estate Professionals at (530) 676-1307 or Shred Stop at (530) 677 - 2222 to get your ticket today!

 

You can purchase a advance ticket from any of the supporters below or go to the event on Saturday and purchase a shred ticket  at the event.

 

 

 

Tickets can also be picked up and purchased at our supporters locations:

 

American Heritage Real Estate Professionals

4120 Cameron Park Drive

Suite 401

Cameron Park, CA 95682

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Shred Stop

4131 S. Shingle Road #16

Shingle Springs, CA 95682

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 Boys and Girls Club

212 Armory Road

Placerville, CA 95667

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El Dorado Hills Chamber of Commerce

California Welcome Center

2085 Vine Street Ste 105

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762

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El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce

542 Main Street

Placerville, CA 95667

Monday through Friday 

9:00 am to 5:pm

 

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El Dorado County Association of Realtors again had their annual Honor Our Troops Breakfast held at Placerville’s Veterans Memorial Building on Jan. 26. All proceeds from the fundraiser went towards the EDCAR Honor Our Troops Committee’s care package program, which sends necessities and goodies to local soldiers serving in war zones. For more information visit honorourtroops

Below are a few photos from the breakfast.