Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
Coming 2027
The San Diego Padres and pitcher Yu Darvish have announced a transformational gift to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego — one of the largest contributions in Padres history.
The Announcement
The San Diego Padres and pitcher Yu Darvish have announced a transformational gift to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, marking one of the largest contributions in the Padres’ history. This landmark investment, designated as a Peter Seidler Legacy Fund Project, will significantly impact youth programming focused on health, education, and character building.
With this lead gift for the San Diego Padres Branch Capital Campaign, the Clairemont Branch has been renamed the San Diego Padres Branch. Updates to the building will take place over the next year, including the addition of a Padres field. Air conditioning, facility upgrades, and technology updates will modernize the branch before next summer’s ribbon cutting.
The substantial commitment reflects the Padres’ dedication to improving quality of life in underserved neighborhoods and reinforces the organization’s mission to build healthier, more educated, and more empowered communities across the region.
Coming Summer 2027
4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
The Gift
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego serve over 22,000 youth annually through evidence-based programs designed to foster academic success, healthy habits, and character development. The Padres’ investment will enhance these critical services.
The San Diego Padres remain committed to making a positive impact throughout greater San Diego by partnering with organizations that share their vision of building stronger, healthier communities. Designated as a Peter Seidler Legacy Fund Project, this gift builds on the great legacy of Peter Seidler for the next generation of San Diegans.
“Being all in for San Diego means being all in for its young people. Young people represent possibility. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego create opportunity. When possibility meets opportunity, lives can change and entire communities can grow stronger. That’s the kind of impact this investment can create in San Diego. We’re proud to build on Peter Seidler’s legacy alongside Yu by investing in what’s possible for young San Diegans.”
Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano
Padres Principal Owners
“This is a transformational moment for our organization. Thanks to this remarkable investment, we will be able to enhance our facilities, and elevate our programming.”
Michelle Malin
President & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego
Watch the Announcement
The CEO of the San Diego Padres, Michelle Malin, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, and Padres pitcher Yu Darvish share the news and what it means for young people in Greater San Diego.
A First Look
Renderings of the renovated branch: a new Padres field, a refreshed entrance, and spaces that welcome every Club Member as a proud partner of the San Diego Padres.
The New Padres Field
The Branch Entrance
The Clairemont Branch
Opened in 1961, the Clairemont Branch provides not just programming but essential nutrition and support to young people in the community.
1961
Clairemont Branch opens; Aquatics Center and Administrative Offices added later
3,438
Unduplicated youth served at the Clairemont Branch last year
65%
of Branch Members come from low-income households
17,216
Meals and snacks served to members last year
97%
of Club Members expect to graduate high school, and 88% of Club teens feel ready to get a job
93%
of Club Kids have explored career paths and have a career in mind
76%
of Club Members believe they can make a positive difference in their community
$9.60
For every $1 invested in the Club, $9.60 in current and future earnings is invested in American communities
*According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the University of Michigan, and the National Youth Outcomes Survey
Padres Branch Capital Campaign
The Padres’ lead gift kicks off the San Diego Padres Branch Capital Campaign — and the Padres invite the San Diego community to join them in supporting it.
Padres Branch Capital Campaign
There are naming opportunities available.
Naming opportunities are available through the San Diego Padres Branch Capital Campaign. To learn more, email our team.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego operates 23 community-based sites across San Diego County, serving a region that spans more than 2,000 square miles, from National City to Borrego Springs. The organization’s mission is to inspire and enable youth to achieve academic success, build good character and responsible citizenship, and make healthy lifestyle choices. Through a wide range of programs and services, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego provides young people with safe, supportive spaces to learn, grow, and thrive.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego • 4635 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117 • 858.866.0591 • www.sdyouth.org • Photos and video courtesy of the San Diego Padres
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