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# Van donation supports Boys & Girls Club
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/van-donation-supports-boys-girls-club/
- Published: 2019-12-21T14:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-12-11T23:43:26.000Z
- Description: Transportation is one of the biggest challenges for low-income families in Santa Monica, and often t
- Author: Brennon Dixson
- Tags: Business, Community, Featured, News, Non Profit, Sports, Boys & Girls Club, donation, mar vista gardens, Transportation, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2025-11-06 12:50

Transportation is one of the biggest challenges for low-income families in Santa Monica, and often times the absence of a car causes young people to miss out on life skills that are developed during after-school activities.

But thanks to a recent donation from Bridgestone and Firestone Complete Auto Care stores, children at the Boys & Girls Club of Mar Vista Gardens now have even more opportunities to enjoy the college road trips and off-campus activities thanks to a passenger van that was gifted to the clubhouse.

Staff said during a surprise celebration this week that the donation doubles the amount of students who will be able to access off-campus experiences and learning opportunities.

*brennon@smdp.com*