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An
Idea That Works
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teen center found its greatest advocate in Laure Stern, who,
along with her husband, Daniel – best known for his roles
in the “Home Alone” and “City Slickers”
movies – established the Malibu Foundation for Youth and
Families. After investigating several options, she contacted
the neighboring Santa Monica Boys & Girls Club and its veteran
executive Allan Young, and was impressed by what she learned.
To raise start-up funding for the teen center, the Sterns sponsored
a private dinner with their friends Mel and Robyn Gibson that
was supported by several of their neighbors. Known as the Founders
Club, the group includes Keely and Pierce Brosnan, Rita Wilson
and Tom Hanks, and Cher. A high-profile group in a world-famous
town. But kids there are no different from other young people
in their need for the kind of support “The Positive Place”
provides.
“The infrastructure of Boys & Girls Clubs works in
all communities,” says Ms. Stern, who serves on the board
of the Santa Monica Club and is president of the unit board
overseeing the Malibu Teen Center. “All kids are at risk
when it comes to making healthy decisions, and Boys & Girls
Club programs are tested, dependable and engaging.”
Kelly Gaines is director of editorial services for B&GCA’s
Resource Development department |
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