Finding her voice through volunteering and leadership opportunities at the Club, Leah has big plans to grow her service community and help more people. We look forward to hearing from Leah and celebrating her at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!

Elijah is an Emerging Leader Among the Group We want to recognize Elijah for his outstanding performance in the TeamWork Internship!     Elijah started in our TeamWork Sounders Program in February of 2018, and in June he landed a spot as a CenturyLink Field Tour Guide with the Seahawks, a pilot internship program this year. Five YouthForce interns train for the position

Dr. Vanessa Hara recalls her Club experience and the strong mentorship that gave her confidence to pursue her dreams.

Meet Paolo, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Rotary Boys & Girls Club!

Jaylen found a strong role model, life lessons, and confidence to be his own person at the Federal Way Ron Sandwith Teen Center. We look forward to hearing from Jaylen and celebrating him at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!

“The Club is a gathering space where kids can get together and be productive, giving them a community as the city changes and gentrifies.”

Meet Liya, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club!

A Record Breaking 220 Youth Attend 7th Annual Conference — Despite Power Outage!   On the morning of April 28th, YouthForce staff and a cohort of volunteer YouthForce interns arrived at the Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club to host an anticipated 200 youth for our 7th Annual Conference. Unbeknownst to us, a  recent incident resulted in a power outage

Meet Jayden, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club!

Meet Zach, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the North Seattle Boys & Girls Club!

A highly creative Club member at the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club, Kalijah enjoys sharing his love for the arts with other Club members. We look forward to hearing from Kalijah and celebrating him at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!

Meet LJ, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Southwest Boys & Girls Club!

“Lila is the leader our world needs and a Club member we are proud to call our Youth of the Year.”

Meet Cadence, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Bainbridge Island Boys & Girls Club!

Meet Ashley, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Wallingford Boys & Girls Club!

Meet AiYana, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Federal Way Ron Sandwith Teen Center!

“There’s absolutely no doubt that I’ll remain a supporter for the rest of my life.”

Meet Ella, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Ballard Boys & Girls Club!

  The Teen Employment Conference (TEC) is an event put on by YouthForce, the Youth Career Development Program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of King County. We are dedicated to leveling the professional playing field for youth with limited access to college and career readiness resources. TEC is about providing unique learning and career building opportunities for teens. Throughout the day, youth

The Boys & Girls Club caught me at a time in my life when I was finding my path. They shaped my morals, values, and taught me to never give up.

An accomplished student athlete, Adam’s Club experience is centered on honing his leadership and relationship building skills. We look forward to hearing from Adam and celebrating him at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!

“I am most thankful to the Club for allowing me to be a kid when I needed it the most!”

On Saturday, October 13th, representatives from more than 35 local organizations came out to bring opportunities to more than 100 Seattle-area youth. Check out some of our favorite moments from the day.     “I’m interested in medicine and social justice, and I met so many people in that area today. I’m definitely going to join one of them.” –

By leaping at every opportunity at the Club, Jazzy has discovered her passions for robotics and connecting with others. We look forward to hearing from Jazzy and celebrating her at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!

“The Boys & Girls Club is a safe harbor where kids don’t have to think about what’s going on in their lives.”

Meet Elisa, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Rotary Boys & Girls Club!

I have grown from someone unwilling to leave her bubble of security into someone who thrives on the thrill of trying new things and the excitement of meeting new people.

Meet Sunnryse, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Smilow Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club!

Shivanah and Merilyn Walk Away With Tangible Skills For Their Future     This summer, nine of our YouthForce interns were hired and placed into six different sites at Alaska Airlines (AS), all located at or near the Sea-Tac Airport. We had the chance to visit two of our interns this summer, Shivanah and Merilyn, at their respective sites, the

COUNTLESS POSITIVE STORIES came out of this year’s Sounders TeamWork Internship, and it would be impossible to revisit them all. At each Sounders match, YouthForce interns leapt out of their comfort zones and into an exciting world of work at CenturyLink Field. They worked together in teams, greeted tens of thousands of fans, and played a crucial role in creating

Meet Maxine, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Bainbridge Island Boys & Girls Club!

From shy new girl to a service leader at the Ballard Boys & Girls Club, Piper’s experience at the Club has led to newfound confidence and friendships. We look forward to hearing from Piper and celebrating her at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!

Maya is an enthusiastic learner who loves nothing more than sharing her eager curiosity with kiddos at the Club! We look forward to hearing from Maya and celebrating her at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!

Darren has been an amazing Intern for YouthForce. He has proven himself to be a great leader by taking on the role of Project Lead for the YouthForce VR Application.

Meet Livy, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Southwest Boys & Girls Club!

YouthForce’s Career Internship Program was thrilled to partner with Bank of America for the first time this summer. We received over 80 applications and were excited to select Nakita as the final candidate for an internship position with the Rainier Beach branch. Nakita started her 6-week summer program in July and finished up at the end of August. As a

Meet Miracle, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Smilow Rainier Vista Boys & Girls Club!

When I started going to the Boys & Girls Club, I finally started feeling safe, happy and comfortable.

When there was no one else to reach out to, I knew I could turn to the staff at the Boys & Girls Club.

Although you’ll face some challenges, know that you are ready for them. Know that you have help along the way.

2018 Summer Doorways Intern, Miracle, will represent Kaiser Permanente and share information about jobs in healthcare at this year’s Youth Resource Fair.     This summer, 30 interns were accepted into the Doorways Internship Program and placed into 14 partner sites around Seattle. Miracle was the only one of her peers to be placed as an intern at Kaiser Permanente’s Renton

Meet the Rivetts With schools closed due to COVID-19, one thing is clear: families need us now, more than ever. Between the virus, the racial justice reckoning, and the challenges of remote learning, youth and families are feeling the strain. Boys & Girls Clubs of King County is a bright spot for many families, and Clubs are open to serve

Meet Katrin, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Ballard Boys & Girls Club!

The Club quickly became my safety net. It was a place that allowed me to focus and find myself, without all of the distractions of home and school.

Congratulations to Adam for winning the Quincy Robertson Service & Leadership Award! Get the full Youth of the Year event recap here! The Quincy Robertson Service & Leadership Award recognizes an individual Youth of the Year finalist who has clearly demonstrated excellence in serving their Club and community as a youth. This award is named after Quincy Robertson, who spent

Meet Prarthana, the 2021 Youth of the Year candidate from the Sammamish Boys & Girls Club!

Meet Enzo, the 2020 Youth of the Year candidate from the Sammamish Boys & Girls Club!

Lauren looks for opportunities to help those who need it most with her positive outlook, ability to empathize, and emotional strength. We look forward to hearing from Lauren and celebrating her at the Youth of the Year Award Ceremony on February 5, 2019!