SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe was proud to receive a 2025 Community Impact Grant from the Community Impact Fund and the Gap Fund held at the Tahoe Community Foundation. This generous donation of $26,000 helped support the launch of the Meyers Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Afternoon Program, which started in the 2025–2026 school year.
The Club was excited to announce the expansion of its TK program to include Meyers Elementary. With this addition, all of its school sites, including Bijou and Tahoe Valley, now offer TK programs, allowing the Club to serve more families and provide greater early learning opportunities throughout the community. This funding from the Tahoe Community Foundation helps sustain the program and provide a safe, enriching space for our youngest Club members, while also supporting the organization’s growth despite reduced government funding.
“The financial support from the Community Impact Grant was pivotal in enabling us to start the Meyers TK Afternoon Program. The grant covered start-up costs, such as furniture and supplies, and also helped to fill the gap between membership fees and operational costs. We are so grateful to the Community Impact Fund and the Gap Fund for their generosity and support of our families and community,” stated Jude Wood, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.
The Meyers TK Afternoon Program is now well into the school year, and its impact on the members is immeasurable. “The thirteen members have grown so much. They are a close-knit bunch and have learned how to work as a team, apologize when needed, and solve problems,” said Crissy Daniel, Meyers site coordinator. “Through the programs and support at the Boys and Girls Club, these young members have grown in confidence, embraced new opportunities, and become proud, active participants in their own learning and leadership.”
