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Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington State Association is proud to announce a multilateral, public-private partnership to support mental health and well-being of Club members and their families. With the help of recently secured Behavioral Health Promotion Pilot grants from the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Norcliffe Foundation, all Club organizations […]

The week of July 11th, teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue, and Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound traveled to our nation’s capitol for National Youth Advocacy Days. There they met with Senator Patty Murray and Representative Derek Kilmer among others to discuss the […]

WA State Boys & Girls Clubs are safe places where all kids can gather and grow, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Click on the photo to see how YOU can be a better ally and supporter to LGBTQ+ youth.

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 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 […]

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 […]