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Seattle World Cup Youth Experiences

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How Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Youth Are Taking Part in the World Cup Experience   When the world’s biggest sporting event comes to Seattle, the excitement extends
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Creating Lasting Impact Together

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Families are juggling work, schedules, and rising costs, and kids need a place that’s consistent, supportive, and there every day. At Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, that’s exactly
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From Member to Mentor

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How Japna’s Story Reflects the Power of Boys & Girls Clubs What does it take for a young person to grow into a confident leader, a mentor, and an advocate
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Black History Month: A Living Legacy of Leadership

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Long before integration, Black communities were creating spaces where children could learn, grow, and belong.  In 1885, the Wissahickon Boys Club opened in Philadelphia as the first Boys Club created
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Celebrating Youth Leadership and Innovation at Boys & Girls Clubs of King County

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Celebrating Youth Leadership and Innovation at Boys & Girls Clubs of King County More than 200 community supporters, families, and partners joined us on Saturday to celebrate the 2026 Youth
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Spring Soiree!

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Join us on Friday, May 8th, for the Spring Soirée, an annual community event supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of King County’s seven Clubs in Kirkland, Redmond, and Sammamish!  
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Youth Innovation: Local Clubs. Lasting Impact.

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Your generosity makes it possible for us to deliver 50 programs that spark innovation, build job readiness, and support digital safety for youth across 33 local Clubs. YOU MAKE GREAT
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Meeting the Moment: How Our Community Can Help Feed Kids Impacted by the SNAP Benefit Loss

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Update: 11/11/25 Families have relief for now—thanks to you, hope continues through the holidays. With SNAP benefits fully funded for November, Club families in King County have a short-term safety
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Boys & Girls Club Gala: A Roaring Night of Glamour & Giving

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Our online silent auction is open! Click here to view and bid on auction lots   Seize this opportunity to secure exclusive experiences and must-have items! Every dollar raised empowers Club kids to
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Spring Soiree!

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Join us on Friday, May 16th, for the Spring Soiree, an evening of delicious food, games, and good cheer!   The event supports Club youth in Kirkland, Redmond, and Sammamish.
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October is Computer Science Month at James Baldwin: All About the Loop

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This October, kids at the James Baldwin Club have been immersed in a month-long computer science adventure led by Program Director, Vincent. Through hands-on activities, they’ve explored complex coding concepts
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Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Hosts Back-to-School Event at Central Park at Northgate 

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Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Hosts Back-to-School Event at Central Park at Northgate     Seattle, WA – Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is thrilled to announce
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Marching in the Seattle Pride Parade

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Sunday, June 30th 11:00am-3:00pm Come walk with Boys & Girls Clubs of King County in the 50th Annual Seattle Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30th between 11:00am-3:00pm in downtown Seattle
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Do you know how to respond to an overdose? – Empowering Our Team to Serve and Protect the Community

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We always look for ways for our staff to learn from each other and our community partners. Every other month, we hold our Leading Program Staff meeting, where leaders from
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Reviving Red Barn Ranch: Teens Lead by Example!

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Reviving Red Barn Ranch: Teens Lead by Example! Boys & Girls Clubs of King County & City of Seattle Embark on a New Partnership This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, 20
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Great Futures Gala & Auction 2023!

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Great Futures Gala & Auction 2023! Great Futures Gala & Auction is Boys & Girls Clubs of King County’s biggest event of the year where our community and supporters come
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Women’s History Month at the Clubs

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Women’s History Month at the Clubs Kirkland teen Torch Club members created a fun matching game for younger Club youth to learn about Women’s History Month! Our Kirkland Club was
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Workplace Giving 2022

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GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!
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Featured Press KIRO News: Seattle Public Schools families struggle to find child care amid strike

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GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!
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Featured Press CW11 KSTW: Community partners, city of Seattle step up childcare options amid SPS strike

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GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!
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Featured Press KOMO News: Seattle parents scrambling to find childcare during SPS strike

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GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!
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Bill Burton Event Recap

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GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!
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Youth of the Year 2022 Recap

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Youth of the Year 2022 Recap On Saturday, February 12, 2022, more than 150 Boys & Girls Clubs community members came together – both in person and virtually – to
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Empower LGBTQ Youth Through Inclusive Practices

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Empower LGBTQ Youth Through Inclusive Practices Posted 06/17/2019 by Boys & Girls Clubs of America I grew up in a rural town. My parents were super strict and held many
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Carter’s Pride: Trans Youth Finds Support at His Club

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Carter’s Pride: Trans Youth Finds Support at His Club Posted 06/29/2020 by Boys & Girls Clubs of America Ever since I was a little kid, a little “girl”, I knew
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Supporting Black LGBTQ+ Youth and Their Mental Health

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Supporting Black LGBTQ+ Youth and Their Mental Health Posted 06/12/2020 by Boys & Girls Clubs of America The below article is revised from a resource on TheTrevorProject.org by Dr. Tia Dole, the organization’s
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PSBJ Honors Dajaun Hill-Rose, Teen Director at Smilow Rainier Vista

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When Covid-19 struck the region, life for many slowed almost to a halt. Schools and offices closed. Restaurants were restricted to takeout and delivery orders. Sporting events were canceled. But
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Clubs Ready to Help Working Parents…- KOMO News 4

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 As the new school year begins with remote learning, the new normal has left many working parents scrambling to find child care options. This fall, the Boys and Girls Club
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Summer camps during COVID Q-13 Fox

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It’s a rare sight lately to see kids not related to each other in one room playing. For the group at the Boy & Girls Club in Kirkland, it’s out of
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Student’s Journey From Boys & Girls Clubs to Big Tech – The Seattle Medium

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When University of Washington graduate Delannah Collins-Wright started her new job as a Microsoft contractor last month, it was the culmination of years of hard work. In fact, when the
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The Future of Policing – The Seattle Times

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The Future of Policing: As protesters across the country demand sweeping changes to law enforcement, The Seattle Times begins an examination of what that future could look like and the
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Summer camps in Seattle work to adapt…- Seattle PI.com

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As the end of the school year inches closer, kids and parents in the Seattle area are left planning for a summer that will likely look very different from years’ past. The
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’What do I do with my kids?’ Parents wrestle…-KIRO 7

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Governor Inslee’s proclamation to close all schools for six weeks in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties left working parents of more than 600,000 students scrambling to solve an unexpected, and
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Clubs remain open, extend programs… – The Seattle Times

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Boys & Girls Clubs of King County are open, accepting new members, extending programs, and serving hot meals while keeping a close eye on the number of kids who come
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Escape Room Field Trip Adventure

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GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!
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Keystone Conference 2022

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GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!
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Featured Press KIRO News: No classes Thursday as Seattle teachers’ strike continues to delay start of school year

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GiveBIG is an online giving event to raise funds for nonprofit organizations serving Greater Seattle. Learn why GiveBIG helps people throughout our community!
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Growing Through Service: My Summer as a Counselor in Training

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Enroll in After School Care Now!

Youth will explore culturally relevant programs designed to empower them to excel in school, develop good character and leadership, and lead healthy, productive lives.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of King County’s 2026 Gala
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