For the past 8 years the Ford Motor Company Fund have partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and Montana to provide funding for holiday feeding programs, bringing campaign total to nearly $750,000. Local Clubs partner with Ford dealers for matching programs, to serve holiday meals to Club families, and ensure […]
Back to School and The Club
After 18 months and with some Clubs providing more than 75 continuous weeks of full-day Club experiences, Boys & Girls Clubs across Washington are back to after-school programs. After a period like no other, Clubs are here to do whatever it takes to make this school year one of healing and growth. Youth in Washington […]
Brian Ace Talks about the Benefits of After-School Programs
In February 2020, Brian Ace, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties, spoke about the benefits of after-school programs on KNDU, an NBC affiliate for the Tri-Cities Region. Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Washington State offers kids a variety of options for after-school programming that nurtures healthy lifestyles, academic success, […]
Katie Wilton’s Experience as Washington & the Pacific Region’s Military Youth of the Year
“I want youth to see how many opportunities they have and how the Club can impact their lives.” My experience at state was the start of something I will never forget. I wasn’t really sure what to expect – I was intimidated thinking the other competitors would be very focused on the competition and not […]
Zane Castilleja Shares His Journey as 2018 Washington State Youth of the Year
“No matter who you are or where you come from, there is always great opportunity waiting to be captured.” People always ask me, “What’s it like to be the Washington State Youth of the Year,” and honestly, there’s no way words can describe how much it’s impacted my life. The fact that I’m able to […]
Tacoma teen mentor set to compete for top national honor
Next month, an outstanding Tacoma teen will travel to our nation’s capital to compete for Boys and Girls Club’s National Youth of the Year. The Lincoln High School graduate recently won the regional title. Around the Al Davies Boys and Girls Club gymnasium, 18-year-old Tae McKenzie is a legend in eyes of the club’s youngest members who […]