Boys & Girls Clubs Washington State Association

06/12/2026

Would you believe us if we said riding the Alpine Coaster somehow made it onto our leadership retreat agenda? 😄

Here’s a little proof and a photo of the three “winners” who raced their way to victory. 🏔️🎢🏆

Sometimes the best leadership lessons happen outside the meeting room. 🥳

06/11/2026

Washington State Club CEOs, Association leadership, and our National Team Liaisons are together this week for our annual retreat... taking time to reenergize, rejuvenate, strengthen relationships, and share best practices in Leavenworth that help us better serve young people across our state.

The collaboration, creativity, and commitment in the room are inspiring. And rumor has it that the Alpine Coaster has officially made the retreat agenda. 🎢😉

06/01/2026

Thank you to all our Club staff and kids for being who they are. Club is a safe space where everyone can be seen and heard.

05/21/2026

We are so proud of our 2026 WA State Youth of the Year, Emelia, and our 2026 WA State Military Youth of the Year, Peyton. Earlier this month they attended the Pacific Regional Youth of the Year competition in Phoenix and had a BLAST! They both celebrated the winners that hail from other orgs. We are so grateful that Emelia and Peyton represented WA state! We know they'll go to great places and do amazing things!

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05/17/2026

500 people. One powerful mission.

Last night’s Champions 🏆 of Youth Gala Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue was an incredible reminder of what’s possible when a community comes together around youth and opportunity. The World Cup ⚽️ energy was off the charts and we couldn’t be prouder of our Bellevue team for hosting such an outstanding evening.

This team surpassed their fundraising goal and announced that they are expanding their impact to serve even more youth this year through an amazing partnership with Bellevue School District. Grateful to everyone who helped make the night such a success and to all who continue to believe in this mission. ✨💙

05/15/2026

Two incredible milestones for youth across Washington yesterday! 🎉

Congratulations to Sarah Althauser, CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County, and Andrea “Andi” Blodgett, CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Yakama Nation, on opening TWO new spaces dedicated to supporting young people and families in their communities.

In Centralia, Sarah led the ribbon cutting for the new United Learning Center, a long-awaited investment in youth and community support. In Yakima, Andi celebrated the opening of the city’s first Boys & Girls Club, creating a safe, supportive, and opportunity-filled space for local youth.

These openings represent so much more than buildings. They represent hope, belonging, mentorship, and brighter futures for the next generation.

Every new Club and community space strengthens opportunities for young people across Washington, and we are proud to celebrate these important milestones alongside our local Club leaders and communities.

Congratulations again to Sarah, Andi, and everyone who helped make these moments possible! 💙

05/15/2026

We love seeing our local leaders making time for Club youth!

05/01/2026

This week, our team from across Washington State came together for the 120th National Conference of the in Charlotte, NC. The ballrooms and breakout rooms were filled with energy, passion, and excitement for the future.

Some highlights included hearing from talented youth from across the globe, reconnecting with colleagues near and far, and being reminded just how important this work truly is.

A special moment was celebrating the 2026 inductees into the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Alumni Hall of Fame:

• Bubba Wallace, NASCAR Cup Series Driver, 23XI Racing
• Big Sean, Recording Artist and Philanthropist
• DeMarcus Ware, Pro Football Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion
• Dion Dawkins, Professional Football Player, NFL
• Charles Payne, Financial Journalist, Television Host, Author
• Martin Sensmeier, Actor and Producer
• Kim Keck, President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

We’re heading home inspired, recharged, and ready for what’s next.

Every child deserves access to a blue door, the kind that opens into opportunity, belonging, and a brighter future through their local Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

It’s go time.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue
Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties
Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound
Boys & Girls Clubs of Quinalt Indian Nation

04/29/2026

Thrilled to be among the many Washington State Club staff attending the Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Conference this week! 🎉💙

Over the next few days, we’re diving into best practices, fresh ideas, and inspiration to bring back and better serve our youth. 📚✨

Together, we’ll turn what we learn into meaningful impact because America Needs Club Kids. 💪

04/21/2026

Congrats on the nomination, Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County!!

Vote once per day from April 20 through May 8.