Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City Raises $35K Through Wreath Extravaganza

From the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City: The Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City raised more than $77,000 thanks in part to the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation, which matched the first $35,000 raised at the organization’s Holiday Gift and Wreath Extravaganza.

More than 250 people attended the seventh annual holiday event, which included the sale of various festive wreaths, a silent auction, plus a live auction, led by Orie Mann. Funds benefit afterschool programs, field trips, and many other activities, which all support the Club’s mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

“This Boys and Girls Club gives hope to an entire city, and this fundraiser will help these positive experiences continue,” said Scott Robinson, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City, one of three independent Boys & Girls Club organizations in the Coachella Valley.

Bontá Restaurant hosted the event, which was a true community effort as many other local restaurants and sponsors participated. Partner restaurants included Burketts Barbecue, Capizzi’s Cheesecakes and Then Some, El Portal, Los Arcos Authentic Mexican Food, Mary Pickford Theater, La Michoacana Ice Cream, New Leaf Catering, Nicolino’s Italian Restaurant, Over the Rainbow Deserts, Pizzeria Bambinos, Tony’s Bergers, Wine & Dine at Sammy’s, Zobo & Meester’s, plus the Boys & Girls Club Culinary Program.

The Title Sponsor of the event was Palm Springs Subaru “Share the Love” in Cathedral City. Other major sponsors included Frazier Pest Control, Forest Lawn, D & D Carpet, George Brazil Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning, NAI Consulting, Spotlight 29 Casino, City of Cathedral City, Pacific Youth Foundation, Palm Springs Corvette Club, and The Ladies of Los Cocos.

For more information about the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City call 760-770-4965 or go to www.bgcccity.org.

Photo: Courtesy of Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City

L-R: Cathedral City Police Deputy Chief Travis, Julie Henry, Cathedral City Police Chief George Crum, Cathedral City Mayor Stan Henry, Julian Jaimes and Albina Jaimes (parents of Club member) all enjoyed the Holiday Gift and Wreath Extravaganza at Bontá Restaurant.