The Salesian Boys' and Girls' Club was established in San Francisco in 1918 by Fr. Oreste Trincheri initially just for boys. Father came to the North Beach area of San Francisco and found that its atmosphere spawned 60% of the city's delinquency. He realized that the volatile, creative Italian character of the boys that made up the area must have outlets for their energies. The Salesian Boys' Club was the answer. Now serving boys and girls (age 8-18) regardless of race, religion or creed.