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

1,669 members participated in different Academic Success programs
1,550 members participated in STEM programs
4 Clubs provide daily opportunities for homework assistance

participated in different Academic Success programs

participated in STEM programs

Clubs 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

40 members participated in Junior Staff program
151 members participated in community service projects
790 youth participated in Triple Play games

participated in Junior Staff program

participated in community service projects

participated in Triple Play 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

52,604 nutritious meals served
848 Club members participated in Healthy Lifestyles programming
614 Club members participated in Positive Action programming

nutritious meals served

club members participated in Healthy Lifestyles programming

club members participated in Positive Action programming

Annual Reports

2020 Annual Report – PDF

2019 Annual Report – PDF

2018 Annual Report – PDF

2017 Annual Report – PDF

2016 Annual Report – PDF

Virtual All County Breakfast Turned Out A Record-Breaking Result

by marketing coordinator | November 9, 2020 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

We held the Virtual All County Breakfast presented by Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery on November 5th, 2020. Guests tuned in from the safety of their own home for our morning program, Good Morning Whatcom, hosted by Heather Powell, CEO, and Sara Maloney, CDO. Headlines...

21st Virtual All County Breakfast

by marketing coordinator | September 9, 2020 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

We are taking our 21st Annual All County Breakfast virtual! Join us for a morning of fun, kid performances, and more! You will have the option of having a “breakfast box” for two safely delivered to your door to enjoy during the event. Date: November 5th, 2020 Time:...

Introducing Project Connect

by marketing coordinator | September 9, 2020 | PROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS | 0 Comments

We're open and doing Whatever It Takes for the 2020/2021 School Year! Project Connect is our fall programming option for Whatcom County. It features all-day care that is divided into two sections: assistance with virtual school, and accredited Boys & Girls Clubs...

Reimagine Higher Dreams Virtual Gala is Met with Outstanding Community Support

by marketing coordinator | June 16, 2020 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

Although our annual Gala looked very different this year, the generous support from our guests remained the same. Hosted on a virtual platform live-streamed from the Silver Reef Casino Resort, this year’s Gala featured an array of exciting live & silent auction...

Summer Camp 2020

by marketing coordinator | June 9, 2020 | PROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS | 0 Comments

The Bellingham, Blaine, and Ferndale Clubhouses are preparing to re-open their doors for Summer Camp 2020. To register your child, please visit the Parent Portal: https://parentportal.whatcomclubs.org/

COVID-19 Updates

by marketing coordinator | March 19, 2020 | PROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS | 0 Comments

All four Clubhouses (Bellingham, Blaine, Ferndale and Lynden) are currently closed due to the COVID-19 virus. We encourage everyone to stay home and stay safe. For more information, please visit our Parent Portal here. Check out our Virtual Club here!

Summer Camp 2020

by marketing coordinator | February 25, 2020 | News, PROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS | 0 Comments

Join the Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County for ten weeks of fun and engaging activities. Each week will follow a consistent theme at every Clubhouse. Check out our exciting summer lineup!

Bourbon Street Bingeaux

by marketing coordinator | February 25, 2020 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

We let the good times roll at our first fundraising event of the year! Our 6th annual Bourbon Street Bingeaux was a jazzy evening full of laughs, prizes, and six rounds of bingo. 200 guests filled the Bellingham Clubhouse to win big and support our kids. Because of...

Youth of the Year Celebratory Dinner

by marketing coordinator | February 25, 2020 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

Our annual Youth of the Year celebratory dinner was held on January 28th at our Ferndale Clubhouse. The event is a culmination of a months-long journey for our candidates on their quest to win their local competition. Our Junior Youth of the Year contestants were...

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

by marketing coordinator | 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....