JCI California is proud to announce that JCI Santa Clarita President Kari McCoy has been named one of JCI USA’s 2026 Ten Outstanding Young Americans (TOYA), the organization’s most distinguished national honors. The Ten Outstanding Young Americans program recognizes individuals between the ages of 18 and 40 whose achievements demonstrate exceptional leadership, service, and contributions to society.  The program traces ...

Cub Scouts joined JCI Santa Clarita volunteers at North Park Elementary on Wednesday to assemble duffel bags filled with essentials, comfort items and handwritten notes for children in the foster care system.  JCI Santa Clarita hosted its inaugural Carry Hope event with local Cub Scouts, packing foldable duffel bags with hygiene products, comfort items, blankets, dental kits, stress balls, and ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Rick Crunelle, Nicole Padovich, Kyle Duffy, Arnold Bryant On today’s show, the first show of the school year, your host Matt Watson talks with the Executive Director and Director of iLead HR team, Rick Crunelle and Nicole Padovich.  They discuss the multiple openings throughout iLead from facilitators, food services, occupational therapist and more.  Go to ilead.org ...

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Kris Nilsen, Sharlene Johnson, JR Hills On today’s show, your host Matt Watson welcomes Kris Nilsen of SCVi and iLead.  They talk about the online services offered to learners, giving them the ability to work at their own pace. Go to scvi.org In the second half of the show, Matt welcomes Vice President of the JCI, ...

On Saturday, JCI held their Santa’s Helpers event in Santa Clarita to give away presents to families in need during the festive season. JCI (Junior Chamber International) hosted its Santa’s Helpers toy drive on Saturday at the University Center at College of the Canyons. The festive event brought the community together for toy donations, food, arts and crafts, and special ...

JCI Santa Clarita is seeking volunteers to support its annual Santa’s Helpers program, a beloved community tradition that brings holiday joy to children and families in need throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. With hundreds of toys to sort, wrap, and deliver, volunteers play a vital role in creating a magical holiday experience for local families facing hardship. This year’s volunteer ...

JCI Santa Clarita is set to host its first-ever Wellness Expo on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Plum Canyon Park, bringing together fitness classes, health resources and local businesses for a community-centered celebration of health and well-being. The inaugural event will feature live classes, interactive demonstrations, raffles, giveaways and a “Wellness Village” of vendors and sponsors. The Expo is designed ...

JCI Santa Clarita proudly announces the upcoming Veteran’s Resource Fair at William S. Hart Park, offering a wide range of valuable services and support to veterans and their families. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Santa Clarita is proud to announce the upcoming Veteran’s Resource Fair, scheduled to take place on September 21st at William S. Hart Park. This event aims to ...

Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita (JCI Santa Clarita) is organizing a new project called “Get Real: Adulting 101” that aims to show teens how much money it takes to live on a monthly basis.  Get Real: Adulting 101 co-chair, J.R. Hills, explains this new project. “Think the Game of Life® in real life.  Participants will get a fake identity ...

The Freshman 15 has nothing on the COVID 15…20…even 25 or more!  With gyms closed during the pandemic, those who didn’t want to dish out some serious cash for a Peloton had to get creative to stay in shape or just take a year-long hiatus.  If you’re looking for ways to get back on track or tweak your fitness routine, ...