The 2026 Washington State Youth of the Year was held Thursday, March 26th at Bell Harbor International Event Center on Pier 66 in Seattle. We had an incredible group of 14 finalists and a supportive crowd during the Awards Dinner. Club staff, corporate sponsors, and family members all cheered for our fabulous group of teens […]
BGCWA Executive Director Attends the National Days of Advocacy
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 […]
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 […]