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

2022 Annual Report – PDF

2021 Annual Report – PDF

2020 Annual Report – PDF

Your Week to Give Ends In Record-Breaking Result

by | 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...
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Join Us for the 23rd Annual All County Breakfast

by | 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...
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Read & Dream Literacy Program Launches at Clubhouses

by | 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...
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Virtual Gala & Auction Has Record-Breaking Community Support

by | May 6, 2022 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

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...
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Your Week to Give From the Heart

by | January 19, 2022 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

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...
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Second Step Focuses on Social-Emotional Learning

by | January 19, 2022 | PROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS | 0 Comments

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...
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2021 Virtual All County Breakfast Met With Outstanding Support

by | January 19, 2022 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

The annual All County Breakfast was held virtually again this year on Thursday, November 4th. From the comfort of their homes, guests watched the Good Morning Whatcom show hosted by CEO Heather Powell and CDO Sara Maloney. Featured stories included the Junior Staff...
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Introducing Project L.A.N.E.

by | June 21, 2021 | PROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS | 0 Comments

Project L.A.N.E. is a dynamic initiative that launched in June and will be offered at our Clubhouses year-round. It will demonstrate how eating right, keeping fit, and forming positive relationships adds up to an overall healthy lifestyle. There are three components...
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Virtual Inspire Higher Dreams Gala & Auction Met with Great Success

by | May 3, 2021 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

Our second virtual Inspire Higher Dreams Gala & Auction was a great success this year! In addition to a one hour livestream hosted by CEO Heather Powell and CDO Sara Maloney, there was a live and silent auction that provided opportunities to bid on unique and...
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Inaugural “Your Week to Give From the Heart” Raises $52,131

by | March 12, 2021 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

What an amazing week of giving!  Our first “Your Week to Give From the Heart” virtual fundraiser & auction had great success, raising $52,131 for our local kids. A heartfelt thanks to our committed corporate sponsors, hardworking committee members, generous...
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