The Clairemont branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego has a new name:

San Diego Padres branch.

The Padres, in partnership with pitcher Yu Darvish, announced a “transformational gift” to the nonprofit Saturday night. It is one of the largest contributions in the organization’s history, according to the team, and is designated as a Peter Seidler Legacy Fund Project. Darvish also made a significant financial contribution, according to a Padres representative.

It is the first Legacy Project with Kwanza Jones and José E. Feliciano as Padres owners.

The money will fund improvements to the building, which opened in 1961 and served nearly 3,500 young people last year, 65% of whom came from low-income households.

The project builds on the Padres’ ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life in underserved neighborhoods and supporting the development of healthier, more educated and empowered communities across the region, according to the team.

“Being all in for San Diego means being all in for its young people,” said Feliciano and Jones in a joint statement. “Young people represent possibility. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego create opportunity. When possibility meets opportunity, lives can change and entire communities can grow stronger. That’s the kind of impact this investment can create in San Diego. We’re proud to build on Peter Seidler’s legacy alongside Yu by investing in what’s possible for young San Diegans.”

The upgrades, expected to take place over the next year, include a Padres-branded field, air conditioning, facility improvements and new technology, as well as new programming.

“Thanks to this remarkable investment, we will be able to enhance our facilities, elevate our programming, and create an environment where children can discover their potential, build confidence, and succeed,” said Michelle Malin, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego.

Since arriving in San Diego in 2021, Darvish has invested both time and money in the community, supporting projects with organizations including Monarch School and Ronald McDonald House of San Diego.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego operates 23 community-based sites across San Diego County, from National City to Borrego Springs.