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 & citizenship.

COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

CLUB SOLUTION

Community Challenge

How do we ensure a prosperous future for youth when they are likely to earn just $16,000-$25,000 in Whatcom County without a high school diploma?

Club Solution

  • 1,771 members participated in 29 different Academic Success programs
  • 247 STEM sessions offered
  • Clubs provide daily opportunities for homework assistance

participated in 29 different Academic Success programs

STEM sessions offered

provide daily opportunities for homework assistance

COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

CLUB SOLUTION

Community Challenge

How do we provide spaces for growth and opportunity when 42% of Whatcom County households are struggling to afford basic needs?

Club Solution

  • 113 members participated in Junior Staff program
  • 303 members participated in 71 community service projects
  • 853 youth participated in cooperative games

participated in Junior Staff program

participated in 71 community service projects

participated in cooperative games

COMMUNITY CHALLENGE

CLUB SOLUTION

Community Challenge

How do we teach kids the importance of nutrition when 76% of Whatcom County 8th graders eat less than five fruits or vegetables daily?

Club Solution

  • 75,749 nutritious meals and snacks served
  • 1,093 Club members participated in Healthy Lifestyles programming
  • 339 Club members participated in Positive Action programming

nutritious meals and snacks served

club members participated in Healthy Lifestyles programming

club members participated in Positive Action programming

Annual Reports

2018 Annual Report – PDF

2017 Annual Report – PDF

2016 Annual Report – PDF

Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive Delivers 1,200 Books for The Clubs

by | January 7, 2020 | PROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS | 0 Comments

We were fortunate enough to be the recipient of Barnes & Noble’s holiday book drive. This year, our local store collected over 1,200 donated books for our four Clubhouses! These new books will provide a much needed refresh for the Clubhouses’ libraries in 2020....
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Bellingham Clubhouse Hosts STEM Lab Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

by | December 23, 2019 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

On December 10th, 2019, the Bellingham Clubhouse unveiled our brand new STEM lab with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Community members and business representatives attended the celebration of the new state-of-the-art STEM lab, made possible by a Phillips 66 grant that...
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New Ferndale STEM Lab Hosts a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

by | October 10, 2019 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

The time has finally come! We celebrated the grand opening of our brand new STEM lab in the Ferndale Clubhouse with a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony on October 8th, 2019. Elected officials, community members, and business representatives came out to celebrate our...
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UPS Foundation Awards Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County $25,000 Grant

by | October 10, 2019 | News, PROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS | 0 Comments

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County received a $25,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, which drives global corporate citizenship and philanthropic programs for UPS. The grant will be used toward funding literacy programs and STEM sessions to all members of the...
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Youth of the Year Pheobe Anderson’s Speech

by | June 10, 2019 | EVENTS, News | 0 Comments

Watch our very talented Senior Youth of the Year Phoebe Anderson delight the crowd with her moving story of how she finally found her place at the Boys & Girls Club. Phoebe has been a member of the Lynden Club for eight years. We are so proud of you, Phoebe!  ...
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Congratulations 2019 Youth of the Year Candidates

by | January 23, 2019 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

The 2019 Youth of the Year competition has come to a conclusion, from this emerged eight amazing Clubhouse members who have grown so much in a short period time. These individuals have exemplified the Boys & Girls Club mission and are proof to the impact Clubs...
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Phillips 66 Awards Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County $265,000 Grant

by | January 15, 2019 | PROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS | 0 Comments

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County are proud to continue their partnership with Phillips 66 in 2019. This partnership will ensure that the members of the Boys & Girls Clubs have an equal opportunity to achieve success in a fast paced technological...
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Youth of the Year

by | November 12, 2018 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

A celebration of our hard work and accomplishments of our members.

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Launching of Member of the Month Program

by | November 12, 2018 | OUR MEMBERS | 0 Comments

We are proud to launch our Member of the Month Program sponsored by Industrial Credit Union.

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Campaign for Great Futures

by | June 11, 2018 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

We are 6 weeks from completing the Great Futures Campaign. All benefits to this campaign will ensure that our members have the foundation to become.

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