In 2004, Charles Schwab Foundation forged an alliance with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to educate teens about the basics of personal finance, financial planning, and the importance of smart money management. We chose BGCA for their large reach and the successful impact they have on young people (they serve an astonishing 4 million kids annually), and […]
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Keystone: Washington Summit! Keystoners did it West Coast-style as teens from around the state discussed leadership and important issues!
The Washington Keystone Teen Summit was an absolutely incredible experience. I enjoyed every minute of it as teens from other Clubs across the state of Washington got together to learn more about the Keystoner experience! We got a chance to understand issues that are important to teens at several workshops. I learned about the risks of texting and driving, […]
Washington Moves Campaign Benefiting Local Charities Going on Now!
Being active every day is one of the best things you can do for your health, and now it’s a great way for Washington residents to make a positive impact. For every Active Day you earn on EveryMove, our sponsors Premera Blue Cross, LifeWise Health Plan of Washington and Vivacity will donate up to […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County Hires New CEO
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County has hired a new CEO – more than a year after the former CEO left for a job in California. Heather Powell’s first day on the job in Whatcom County will be Nov. 5. She is now the CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Door […]
Pioneering Greenwood Club Reclaims its Early Creative Spark
The North Seattle Boys & Girls Club celebrates its 70th anniversary with the spirit that led to its creation as the first such club in King County. The club in Greenwood where the King County Boys & Girls Clubs began is making a comeback owing to the kind of creative thinking that got it going […]
BGCA & Charles Schwab Foundation Name Austin McHenry of Seattle the 2013 National Money Matters Ambassador
Boys & Girls Club teen Austin McHenry of Seattle has been named the sixth annual National Ambassador for the Money Matters: Make it Count(SM) program, sponsored by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Charles Schwab Foundation. The National Ambassador serves as spokesperson for the program and is charged with promoting financial education as […]