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2022 Pacific Region Youth of the Year
Our two state finalists, Johanna G., WA State Youth of the Year, and Sam C., WA Military Youth of the Year, made their way to Los Angeles to participate in the 2022 Pacific Region Youth of the Year. It was held May 11th. We are overjoyed that our Clubs had such amazing teens representing Washington […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 2022 National Conference
Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s National Conference took place in Chicago May 4-6. It was the first time in two years that the conference was held in person. Joy and excitement were palpable emotions as everyone gathered to hear an amazing set of guest speakers, including ABC News journalist John Quinones, actors Denzel Washington […]
WA State Youth of the Year Winners!
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 […]
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 […]