West Contra Costa Salesian Boys And Girls Club Inc
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Game Central
Game Center is a youth program that focuses on playing video games while also providing opportunities for learning about the fundamentals of gaming and potential career paths in the industry. The program offers participants a chance to develop their gaming skills and experience new games while also learning about the various aspects of video game development, such as game mechanics, graphics, and sound design. Through the program, young people can gain insight into different job roles within the video game industry and explore potential career paths that align with their interests and skills. Overall, Game Center is an engaging and fun way for young people to enjoy their passion for video games while also learning about the exciting career opportunities available in the industry.
Where we work
Awards
Certificate of Recognition 2010
Assemblymember Nancy Skinner
Certificate of Recognition - Diversity Partner 2006
Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Outstanding Service 2006
Richmond Steelers
Summer Sunshine Award Winner 2004
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Commendation for New Clubhouse Dedication 2003
Lt. Governor Cruz M. Bustamante
Affiliations & memberships
Boys and Girls Clubs of America 1964
Chamber of Commerce 2005
Soroptimist International 2004
External reviews
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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West Contra Costa Salesian Boys And Girls Club Inc
Board of directorsas of 04/24/2023
Mr. John Ziesenhenne
MA Hays Insurance
Term: 2021 - 2023
John W. Ziesenhenne
MA Hays Insurance
Lynda Bartels
Coldwell Banker Bartels Realtors
Mikie Casarez-Sallomi
Elegance Travel
Doreen Covell
Retired, West Contra Costa Unified School District
Zehra Vahidy
Mechanics Bank
Nicole Aguayo
Marylou Flannery
Salesian College Preparatory
Fr. John Itzaina
Salesian College Preparatory
Bill McCombe
Retired, Local 192 Representative
Dr. Harold Orr
Vitas Hospice
Josue Rodriguez
Northwestern Mutual Insurance
Tommy Welsh
Crocket Auto Body
Tom Pearse
Rodney Strong Winery
Katherine Galli
University of California, Berkeley
Nekele Rechenauer
Jennifer Arrouzet
Cafe Soleil
Laura Lirio
Avis Budget Car Rentals
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Not applicable
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Transgender Identity
Sexual orientation
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Disability
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