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, […]
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Foster in Focus!
Serving as a catalyst for even deeper engagement for our Clubs, the Medina Foundation has provided resources for Clubs to share best practices, learn about new benchmarks in reaching Foster Youth, and build dialogue around the best ways to serve one of our most vulnerable populations.
New Inductee in WA Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame
A celebrated race director joins the ranks of Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington Alumni Hall of Fame.
Coordinated Care of Washington forms a new partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs
Health-focused partnerships are on the rise between Boys & Girls Clubs and insurance providers. TACOMA – February 7, 2019 – Coordinated Care of Washington (CCW) has joined Boys & Girls Club of Washington (BGCWA) as a Healthy Lifestyles Partner to create more GREAT FUTURES in Washington State. CCW is donating $50,000 to create the Healthy […]
Boeing 2018 Liftoff for Learning back-to-school drive is an uprecedented success!
In August of 2018, Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington State Association initiated a very successful Back-to-School partnership with Boeing, facilitating donations by Boeing employees to fund purchase and distribution of school supplies for Boys & Girls Clubs in communities where Boeing has a physical presence. The campaign lasted the entire month of August and […]
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 […]