Safe environment
We strive to maintain a safe and secure environment for our members and staff.
About
A North Beach tradition serving San Francisco youth since 1921.
The Salesian Boys’ & Girls’ Club provides a safe, welcoming place where young people can learn, play, grow, build friendships, and become part of a lasting Club community.
Founded
1921Founded in North Beach in the spirit of St. John Bosco.
1921Founded in North Beach in the spirit of St. John Bosco.
Community
North BeachA longstanding neighborhood institution serving San Francisco youth.
North BeachA longstanding neighborhood institution serving San Francisco youth.
Expanded
1994The Boys’ Club and Girls’ Club merged into today’s Salesian Boys’ & Girls’ Club.
1994The Boys’ Club and Girls’ Club merged into today’s Salesian Boys’ & Girls’ Club.
Today
CitywideThe Club serves youth from San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.
CitywideThe Club serves youth from San Francisco and the greater Bay Area.
Why We Are Called Salesian
Rooted in Don Bosco’s spirit of patience, care, and opportunity.
The name Salesian comes from the story of St. John Bosco, also known as Don Bosco. As a young Italian priest, Don Bosco saw the impact that social and economic change was having on youth and advocated understanding, patience, and care when working with young people.
Fr. Oreste Trincheri brought that spirit to North Beach in 1921, founding the Salesian Boys’ Club as a positive outlet for neighborhood youth. In 1994, the Salesian Boys’ Club merged with the Salesian Girls’ Club, forming the Salesian Boys’ & Girls’ Club known today.
Centennial Story
Watch our Centennial Celebration video.
Learn more about the history of The Club and the people, families, alumni, and supporters who have helped carry the mission forward.
Guiding Principles
The standards that shape daily Club life.
Honest and accountable
We are honest and forthright in our dealings with Club members, staff, supporters, and the community.
High standards
We strive to provide high-quality service and professionalism in our interactions.
Members first
We focus on what is best for our members and use Don Bosco’s preventive system and principle of loving kindness.
Respect for all
We treat members, families, staff, and supporters with respect.
Care in action
We respond to our members and staff with care and compassion.
Do what we say
We say what we will do, then we do what we say.
Annual Report
Take a deeper look inside The Club.
Read the 2024–2025 Annual Report for a deeper look at programs, community impact, and the work made possible by supporters.
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