The Washington State Youth of the Year event kicked off on March 23rd at Boeing’s Future of Flight. Finalists and their advisors gathered for introductions and activities at Boeing’s Future of Flight Museum. This photo was taken right before the youth were released to enjoy a self-guided tour of the museum. Thank you Boeing for […]
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Boeing STEM Grant
The Boeing Company awarded a $125,000 grant to four Boys & Girls Clubs in the greater Puget Sound for an innovative STEM Collaborative program in the 2021-22 school year. Each organization will receive a grant to promote hands-on STEM learning with elementary and middle school Club members, and to facilitate career exploration programming with Club teens. […]
UnitedHealthcare Mental Health Grant
For over a decade UnitedHealthcare and Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington have partnered on funding and implementing Club programs that positively impact the health and well-being of Club members. In 2022, UnitedHealthcare continues its focus on mental and behavioral health, and social and emotional learning of kids by providing grant funding to six Clubhouses throughout central […]
Ford Holiday Drive
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 […]
Youth Workforce Readiness Act of 2021
All kids deserve an equal opportunity to prepare for life after high school. But it is critical that young people develop skills and have experiences that help them prepare for all of the different paths that could be available to them. Communities across America face significant challenges ensuring youth are adequately prepared to enter the […]