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

2017 Annual Report – PDF

2016 Annual Report – PDF

Announcing the Launch of Campaign for Great Futures

by | June 11, 2018 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County are proud to announce the launch of the 2018 Campaign for Great Futures. The campaign will run from June until November with the goal to raise $250,000 in unrestricted gifts.

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Donors Join Jeremiah Milbank Society

by | May 31, 2018 | PROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS | 0 Comments

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County are proud to annouce the entry of seven new Jeremiah Milbank Society members; Kristi & Pete Coy, Dave & Mary Lynne Courtney, Greg Enell, Dave Mauro, Mark & Helen Packer, Dick & Sharon Skeers, and Chantee & Nick Ziemkowski.

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4th Annual Inspire Higher Dreams Gala & Auction

by | May 1, 2018 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

The 4th Annual Inspire Higher Dreams Gala & Auction raised a record-breaking $370,000 for the kids of our community. With the support of donors, attendees, volunteers, corporate sponsors, and committee members we had our most successful Gala yet.

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Bourbon Street Bingeaux

by | April 3, 2018 | EVENTS | 0 Comments

On February 24th, our Bellingham Clubhouse hosting more than 230 people for our annual Bourbon Street Bingo.” This roaring Mardi Gras inspired evening brought attendees to New Orleans for the night.

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Liam Wilson Named 2018 Youth of the Year

by | March 12, 2018 | PROGRAM IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS | 0 Comments

On January 23rd, 2018, Liam Wilson, 17, was named this year’s Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County Youth of the Year. A South African transplant, Wilson has overcome…

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Boys & Girls Clubs Awarded Grant for 21st Century Community Learning Center

by | May 30, 2017 | OUR MEMBERS | 0 Comments

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Whatcom County will now be able to extend its reach of service to East Whatcom County. Thanks to the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant the Boys & Girls Clubs will be establishing learning centers in the Mount Baker School district…

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