Our Impact


At the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County our targeted programs and Club Experience help young people build the foundation to succeed in school and beyond.

 

Our Formula for Impact is a roadmap to help ensure that members achieve the priority outcomes of academic success, healthy lifestyles and good character & leadership.

All County Breakfast Breaks Records Again

Our All County Breakfast was held on the morning of November 2 at the Ferndale Clubhouse. Guests enjoyed a delicious catered breakfast while they listened to a year-end Club update. We presented three community awards to outstanding community supporters in 2023. Coach...

We are absolutely thrilled with the results of Paella Party with a Purpose that happened on the evening of August 30th on the Terrace at Hotel Bellwether. The event featured live music, passed appetizers, and an artfully presented paella made by our own local...

New Teen Initiative Focuses on Workforce Readiness

Our newest initiative is a workforce readiness program for teens called Spark My Future. Named by our local teens attending the Club, the curriculum is composed of three Boys & Girls Clubs of America developed programs. CareerLaunch focuses on preparing youth for...

Inspire Higher Dreams Gala & Auction Returns with Record-Breaking Support

This year’s Inspire Higher Dreams Gala & Auction, presented by bp Cherry Point, was a welcome return to our in-person event after three virtual years. Held on April 28th at the Silver Reef Casino Resort, we rolled out the red carpet and poured the champagne for...

Your Week to Give Ends In Record-Breaking Result

Your Week to Give from the Heart, our week-long online fundraiser, was held from February 5-10. Along with an impressive silent auction was an exciting matching gift opportunity thanks to long time committed Club advocate, Patricia Ann. Generous community members used...

Join Us for the 23rd Annual All County Breakfast

We invite you to join us for our annual All County Breakfast presented by Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery on Thursday, November 3rd at the Ferndale Clubhouse. The morning will include a buffet breakfast, community awards, and an update on Club activities. Breakfast will...

Read & Dream Literacy Program Launches at Clubhouses

We have launched a new literacy program named Read & Dream, which strives to expand the reach of our academic success program through increased access to a variety of educational materials. We have purchased iPads and expanded our digital library to offer new...

Virtual Gala & Auction Has Record-Breaking Community Support

Our third virtual Inspire Higher Dreams Gala & Auction on April 29th had record-breaking results! In total, the community and our event sponsors raised a staggering $383,516 - the highest amount that we have ever raised at a virtual event! We are deeply humbled by...

Your Week to Give From the Heart

The second Your Week to Give From the Heart will be happening this year from February 13 – 18, 2022. This virtual event will feature a week-long auction full of exciting items and a matching gift from a generous community member. We can't wait for you to join us in...

Second Step Focuses on Social-Emotional Learning

Due to the upheaval of the pandemic for our youth, their levels of anxiety, stress, and depression have significantly increased. We have invested in the Second Step program - a curriculum specifically designed to meet the ever-evolving needs of young people. For many...