Banning Teen Center Re-Dedication Will Honor Founder, Philanthropist, Amy Herr

BANNING, CA — The Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Gorgonio Pass are marking a major milestone this month with a rededication ceremony of its Teen Center to honor its founder, Amy Herr, and celebrate two decades of service to local youth.

The renaming of the center will be held on March 17, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the building at 240 W. Ramsey Street in Banning.

The organization will dedicate its Teen Center in memory of founder Amy Herr during an event recognizing the club’s 20 years of impact in the San Gorgonio Pass area. Community leaders, partners, families and longtime supporters are expected to attend the gathering.

The ceremony will include the unveiling of the newly renamed Teen Center, honoring Herr, whose vision helped establish the organization and expand opportunities for young people throughout the region.

Since its founding, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the San Gorgonio Pass has provided programs designed to create safe, supportive spaces where youth can learn, develop leadership skills and build confidence, according to the recent news release. Organizers say thousands of young people in the Pass area have participated in the club’s programs over the past two decades.

Speakers at the event are expected to reflect on the organization’s growth and share stories highlighting the club's impact on local families and youth.

The celebration will also recognize the community partnerships and supporters who have helped sustain the organization’s mission since its founding.

Light refreshments will be served as attendees gather to honor Herr’s legacy and celebrate the club’s continued commitment to serving the next generation of youth in the San Gorgonio Pass community.

"Your presence will help honor Amy’s legacy and the collective commitment of a community that continues to stand behind its young people," a spokesperson for the group said. "We hope you will join us for this moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewed purpose as we look ahead to the next generation of Great Futures."

Amy Herr, the longtime CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Gorgonio Pass, died in 2023 at the age of 56.