Saving Lives through Youth Guidance & Development

We are always looking for fun ways to not only raise money, but to create fun events for Club members and families to attend. Our newest fun family event, Pumpkins & Pins, took place on October 26 at Grand Central Bowling.  Local artists were invited to carve giant pumpkins which were sold to local businesses.  These were on display at the event and families were invited to come see the pumpkins, enjoy a day of bowling, play arcade games, paint bowling pins or bid on items in our silent auction.   It was a great event and fun was had by all!

One of the Boys & Girls Clubs' priority outcomes for our members is living a healthy lifestyle, including eating a healthy diet, making healthy lifestyle choices and committing to a life of fitness.  November was Healthy Lifestyles Months at our Clubs.  Staff and kids took the Chris Dudley Foundation Live Active, Dream Big pledge to get moving for just 30 minutes a day during the 30 days of November. Everyday, staff members lead Club members through a physical activity. To show their support, the administrative staff held a competition among all staff to get moving during the month as well. 

A large percentage of our Club members are low income and on free & reduced lunch plans.  Many of our Clubs serve hot meals to its members and all Clubs serve healthy snacks daily.  Thanks to a generous gift of $77,500 from the Ford Motor Company and their Ford Focus on Hunger Campaign, 64 Boys & Girls Clubs across the Pacific Northwest will be able provide holiday meals to kids & their families.  As part of this, all of our Clubs served a Thanksgiving feast for its members and families.