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.

Annual Reports

2023 Annual Report – PDF

2022 Annual Report – PDF

2021 Annual Report – PDF

25th Annual All County Breakfast

by Elise | September 9, 2024 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

We invite you to join us for a morning of fun, food, and philanthropy. The morning will include breakfast, community awards, and an update on Club activities. WHEN: Thursday, November 7th. Doors open at 7:00 am and the hour-long program will begin at 7:30 am...

PAX Tools Provide Social-Emotional Resources for Kids

by Elise | August 13, 2024 | PROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS | 0 Comments

Our staff at all 4 Clubhouses are trained in PAX Tools. PAX Tools are a set of trauma-informed, evidence-based behavioral tools that address the challenges that youth face as they learn to manage their own responses and as they learn to interact in a cooperative...

Inspire Higher Dreams Gala & Auction 2024

by Elise | June 21, 2024 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

The 2024 Inspire Higher Dreams Gala & Auction, presented by bp, was held on April 26th at the Semiahmoo Resort. This elegant event opened with a champagne entrance and a red carpet moment, welcoming Whatcom County's finest for an evening of philanthropy. Guests...

All County Breakfast Breaks Records Again

by Elise | November 9, 2023 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

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...

by Elise | September 11, 2023 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

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

by Elise | August 23, 2023 | PROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS | 0 Comments

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

by Elise | May 30, 2023 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

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

by Elise | February 14, 2023 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

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

by Elise | September 20, 2022 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

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

by Elise | August 11, 2022 | PROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS | 0 Comments

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...