WA State’s 2023 legislative session concluded on April 23rd, and we applaud our legislators for continuing and increasing important investments in academic success and mental health promotion programs that can benefit Boys & Girls Clubs in Washington State. The legislature approved a 38% increase to the Academics, Innovation and Mentoring, and our Clubs plan to […]
2023 WA State Youth of the Year
On March 21st through March 24th, 13 finalists from across WA state competed to be the next WA State Youth of the Year and WA State Military Youth of the Year. The multi-day leadership development event kicked off at the Tumwater Club of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County, with pizza, icebreakers and “getting […]
WA State Youth of the Year Preview
Washington State Youth of the Year is almost here! The four-day event is full of leadership development and fun! WA YOY finalists from traditional and military Clubs will meet in Olympia for a breakfast reception at the Governor’s Mansion, where Governor Inslee is confirmed to make an appearance. Teens will get an opportunity to tour the […]
2023 Days of Advocacy
Boys & Girls Club CEOs, board members and leadership staff gathered in Olympia on January 24th through 26th to advocate with their elected officials for the creation of Youth Development infrastructure with the Department of Commerce, as well as a couple of important Club priorities in children’s and teens’ mental health and academic success. With over […]
A Letter from the Executive Director
The Washington State Association of Boys & Girls Clubs was created to deepen Clubs’ impact, amplify our mission, and garner additional public and private resources to further Clubs’ work in local communities. At the end of 2022, the outcomes of the Association’s work are shining brightly while casting a great spotlight on the life-changing work […]
Amerigroup Holiday Card Contest
Every year, Amerigroup runs its Holiday Card Contest for youth. Kids from Boys & Girls Clubs across Washington participate and one lucky winner is chosen to receive a $50 Target gift card and 20 prints of their card to share with friends and family. Two runners-up receive Target gift cards and prints of their creations […]