GIVE & GET A SHIRT
With your donation of $15 you can select a TCUSA "Got Teens?" T-shirt or Tank Top though our on-line Link
Our programs target at risk teens. Most youth move through adolescence experiencing little or no adversity and successfully transition into adult roles and responsibilities. However, a portion of youth struggle to achieve developmental goals and become disconnected from mainstream institutions and systems. These youth are vulnerable to further failures and discontinued disconnection from society often resulting in lifelong economic and social hardship. Educators and civic leaders are concerned that teens at risk are often given little guidance in becoming healthy and productive adults. These programs are invaluable not only to the teens themselves, but to the surrounding community.
Teen Center USA provides core developmental building blocks for our community's teens' mental, physical, social and spiritual well being.
Our staff is committed to providing programs for teens that will provide what teens need to succeed. We provide Support, Empowerment, Boundaries and High Expectation, Constructive Use of Time, Commitment to Learning, Positive Values, Self-Esteem and Character Building
All of the programs offered by Teen Center USA are Free to area teenagers. With contributions from local businesses and individuals, we can continue to provide a safe, nurturing place for our teens.
Please consider a financial contribution to help keep our programs in place and available to those who need them. We appreciate your support! Please remember that your contributions are always tax deductible!
With decades of highly regarded service to the community, the positive legacy of the Teen Center speaks for itself.
The economic and social challenges of today required the development of a wholly and locally based leadership team, along with a new 501(c)(3) status.
With a clean, mutually-agreed upon and respectful breakout from under the auspices of Youth for Christ, the center has entered a new era with its whole focus on its legacy as a significant part of Elk Groves past, present and future. The new governing board of directors is composed of Elk Grove residents with an outstanding variety of business and professional backgrounds and has come together committed to extend the centers legacy of service well into the future.
Thanks to all of you who supported TCUSA-EG's efforts for sustained support from the City of Elk Grove! We are grateful for the council's decision to provide grant funds for the 2010-2011 fiscal year and to allow ongoing use of the city facility on a month-to-month basis after July 1st. We are also thankful for your prayers, presence and financial support.
Knowing that we can't rest (there's lots of work to be done over the next year, so we're just getting started), this level of support allows us to move forward with less risk than we've been facing over the past 6 months! Please continue to keep us in your prayers and hearts!
Teen Center USA is open from 2-5 p.m., Monday thru Friday, for students to come afterschool. Adult staff is on hand to help reinforce values that students have received at school.
We also provides opportunities for students to do community service work at the center as well as with other community organizations.
If you would like to send a contribution to TCUSA Click on one of the DONATE buttons above or please make your check or money order payable to TCUSA and mail it to: PO Box 1538 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, Ca. 95759. Your donations are tax-deductible.
The center is open from 2-5pm Monday thru Friday for students to come after school. Adult staff is on hand to help them reinforce values hat they have received at school. . The Teen Center also provides opportunities for students to do community service work at the center as well as other community organizations.
EGUSD Middle School and High School Students are invited to a Free weekly (every Thursday) hot Breakfast. Walk-in welcome. First come first served! Call 916-686-6942 Breakfast Served 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. each Thursday.
In-Depth Life Skills Learning System and Programs for Youth offered in weekly evening sessions to help young people increase achievement, build knowledge, and find success in the real world.
Beginning in the fall semester this program is held at the Teen Center every other Friday night, this is a fun, safe alternative for Jr. High teens. Games, Pizza , Soda and activities.
Held during lunch at area Jr. High and High School Sites, Infuze brings TCUSA into the campuses by creating an environment where students can interact build relationships with mentors and other students.
Teen Center USA holds will hold an Open House May 22, 2010 from 10 am -4 pm. On your way to the Spring Fest Chili Cook Off in Old Elk Grove, stop in and see what's new atTeen Center USA- Elk Grove. Meet staff, volunteeers and Board members.
Teen Seminar-Sept 20, 2010 4pm-5pm
Adult Seminar-Sept 27, 2010 7pm-8pm
Presented by Detective Terry Chew of rhe
Elk Grove Police Dept. Topics relating to social media such as My Space & Face Book
Do you know who your child is
talking to on the internet? What is Sexting?
What to do if you’re a victim of date rape?
How can you protect yourself from
becoming a victim of sexual assault?
Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun Halloween Ball to be held on October 29, 2010 at Strikes in Elk Grove. Bring your best ghoul & dress up for this festive night of food, fun and libations. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Every Thursday students are treated to a free Breakfast and on May 13, 2010 Special guest Kevin Caroll will be joining us for breakfast. An an Author, speaker and agent for social change it's Kevin's job top inspire businesses, organizations, and individuals to embrace their spirit of play and creativity to maximize their human potential and sustain more meaningful business and personal growth. Open to 7-12 grade students from 7-8:30 am.
Teen Center USA will be selling fireworks June 28-July 4th on Harbor Point Blvd just north of Elk Grove Blvd in front of Smog N Go. All proceeds go to TCUSA in support of its programs.
Teen Center USA holds auditions for the Elk Grove Teen Idol each Spring. This annual competition is for Amateurs only, ages 12-18. The competition is for Solo and Group Vocals and can include A Cappella and Karaoke style. Choirs and Duets encouraged to audition. $5 Registration fee per group. Auditions are scheduled for Friday evenings starting at 7:00 p.m. through March every year. Semi-Finals and Finals are in April. Pre-registration required. Call 916-686-6942 for more information or if you are interested in sponsoring this event.
This promises to be the social event of the month with an outstanding "chicken & tips" dinner menu with all of the trimmings, live entertainment by finalists from the 2010 Elk Grove Teen Idol competition and both live and silent auctions* with wonderful prizes.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Community Leadership Summit is a quarterly event designed to bring together community leaders, business leaders and educators that are interested in empowering area middle school and high school students. The October Summit will provide an atmosphere in which Teen Center Director Russ Croco, TCUSA Board of Directors and community leaders can discuss and explore opportunities to bridge the gap between Middle and High Schools Students and the Teen Center for a broader range of educational opportunities for area teens through TCUSA.
8978 Elk Grove Blvd
Elk Grove Ca 95624
Tel: 916-686-6942
Fax: 916-686-5613
Email: TCUSAEGdirector_frontier.com
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Invest in Your Community through The 400 CLUB
By participating in the TCUSAs 400 Club, you have the opportunity to locally support TCUSA and its programs.
A contribution of $25 per month ($300 /year) establishes your membership in the TCUSA 400 Club. All 400 Club contributions directly benefit students at TCUSA Elk Grove. Remember -All contributions are tax deductible.
Our organization relies primarily on private donations from individuals and businesses. Due to the economic downturn and financial hardship, we are struggling to keep our doors open and we are asking you to help make a difference in the lives of Elk Grove Teens by sponsoring the Teen Center USA and its programs (all FREE to Teens ages 12-18)
In order for us to continue our ministry and service to the Elk Grove youth at the level that is necessary, we must raise a minimum of $120,000.00 per year. Therefore, we ask that you consider making a donation to support us by becoming a member of the 400 Club. If we reach a membership of 400 donors giving $25/month we can reach our goal and focus on the future of TCUSA!
We are proud of our long and rich history of serving the needs of this great community. Financial contributions help to ensure our programs are available to those most in need.
If you are moved to make a contribution please make your check payable to:
Teen Center USA
PO BOX 1538
Elk Grove, CA 95757
or Donate on-line through our Secure PayPal Link below.
Thank you for your
continued support!
Our organization relies primarily on private donations from individuals and businesses. Due to the economic downturn and financial hardship, we are struggling to keep our doors open and we are asking you to help make a difference in the lives of Elk Grove Teens by sponsoring the Teen Center USA and its programs.
Dine Out & Give Back
Eat out at CHICK-FIL-A at Elk Grove MarketPlace and TCUSA will recieve 20% of pre-tax sales. Be sure to tell the cashier at the time of your purchase that you are supporting Teen Center USA! It's that easy!
*ELK GROVE MARKETPLACE
8430 Bond Road Elk Grove, CA 95624
Donate Items
Many businesses & Indivduals become a supporter by donating in-kind goods & services. Sometimes a product can be just as valuable as a monetary donation, especially during our special events. Currently we are seeking items to be donated for for 1st Annual Dinner, Show & Auction.
Monthly Giving
Invest in your communtiy throught the 400 Club. By participating in the TCUSAs 400 Club, you have the opportunity to locally support TCUSA and its programs.
A contribution of $25 per month ($300 /year) establishes your membership in the TCUSA 400 Club. All 400 Club contributions directly benefit students at TCUSA Elk Grove. If we reach a membership of 400 donors giving $25/month we can reach our goal and focus on the future of TCUSA!
Private Donations
TCUSA accepts cash donations through Pay Pal.
Corporate Sponsorship
In order for us to continue our ministry and service to the Elk Grove youth at the level that is necessary, we must raise $120,000.00. We have several sponsorship packages available to choose from. CLICK HERE
Purchase Fireworks
Teen Center USA will be selling fireworks June 28-July 4th from 10AM-10PM on Harbor Point Blvd just north of Elk Grove Blvd in front of Smog N Go. All proceeds go to TCUSA in support of its programs.
Attend Events
You can purchase tickets to our upcoming events online. Tickets for our 1st Annual Dinner, Show & Auction are now available for $40 each, Teen Idol Winners will perform and will be followed by a live and silent auction.
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Russ Croco- Executive Director Teen Center USA- Elk Grove
Russ was born in Eureka CA, graduated from high school in 1967 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he was part of the canine corp. Russ spent a year in Viet Nam and a short tour in Goose Bay Labrador and after serving 4 years in the Air Force was honorably discharged in 1971. Russ then moved to Sacramento to attend school and has lived in the Elk Grove area for the last 39 years. Russ married his wife Marie in 1974 and they have two children and three granddaughters. Russ and Marie opened their antique restoration and retail sales business in 1976, closed his shop in 1990.
In January 2002, Russ went back to school and in December of 2004 received his ministerial arts degree. Russ has worked with youth for over 25 years and enjoys mentoring and nurturing the character of young people. He has worked closely with a variety of groups including Schools, Athletic Leagues, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Church Youth groups.
In February 2007 Russ was given the opportunity to give back to the community and privilege to impact the lives of our Youth in a greater measure by becoming the director of the Elk Grove Teen Center .In January 2008 he became the executive director of the Teen Center.
As a resident of Elk Grove, I am excited to help make a difference in our community by investing in the lives of its young people. I look forward to using my business experiences to enhance our organizational and operational structure. I will be working to strengthen our involvement and participation throughout the Elk Grove community.
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