At the end of February, leaders from Boys and Girls Clubs across Washington State joined nearly 350 Club leaders from across the country for our annual National Days of Advocacy in Washington, DC. We had the privilege of meeting with our state’s congressional delegation to express appreciation for their leadership, emphasize the importance of investing […]
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Thank You, Bright Star Lottery!
Thank you to Bright Star Lottery for creating engaging tech spaces for our youth! The Chehalis Club of Boys & Girls Clubs of Lewis County and the Tenino Club of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County opened their brand-new Afterschool Advantage Technology Labs. The Chehalis Club’s Lab is outfitted with an interactive smartboard, 14 […]
State Days of Advocacy
From January 20th to 22nd, Clubs across Washington traveled to the capitol for State Days of Advocacy. Club organizations spoke with their respective legislators, thanking them for their support of our youth. Some organizations brought along their teens to experience State Days of Advocacy, meet their legislators, and discuss how much the Club has positively […]
2026 Youth of the Year Retreat
Teens and staff mentors from Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin, Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County recently gathered in Ellensburg at the Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center for a hands-on weekend of Youth […]
Out of Dedicated Partnerships Grew Something for the Whole Community
It all started about 30 years ago when philanthropist and travel writer Rick Steves purchased property in Lynnwood and then donated it to the next door neighbor, Trinity Lutheran Church. Approximately 15 years later, the church partnered with another organization with the goal of providing services to the community. Now, the new Lynnwood Neighborhood Center […]
Thank You, Qualstar Credit Union
Thank you to Qualstar Credit Union for their continued support. Qualstar not only provides generous financial contributions throughout the year, but also plays an influential role in our annual Youth of the Year celebration. Beyond that, their team gives their time, talent, and treasure by showing up for our Clubs, celebrating alongside our youth, and […]