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ThurstonTalk: Rochester’s Alizabeth Ashton Named 2021 Thurston County Boys & Girls Clubs ‘Youth of the Year’
Rochester’s Alizabeth Ashton Named 2021 Thurston County Boys & Girls Clubs ‘Youth of the Year’
Read MoreLocal Boys & Girls Club Supporters Recognized Nationally into Jeremiah Milbank Giving Society
Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County recently inducted local supporters into the nationally recognized 2020 Jeremiah Milbank Society. This society, established by Boys & Girls Clubs of America, recognizes donors whose unrestricted annual gifts to their local Boys & Girls Clubs reach $10,000 or more. Through their generous gifts and leadership, local Jeremiah Milbank…
Read MoreTami Collins Welcomed as New BGCTC Resource Development Director
Tami Collins joined Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County as the Director of Resource Development in February 2021. She brings to the position deep roots in Thurston County and a career serving youth. Over her 15 years at the Tumwater School District, Collins served as the McKinney-Vento Homeless Youth Services and Foster Care Program…
Read MoreBGCTC Recognizes & Thanks Outgoing Board Members for Years of Distinguished Service
2021 brings changes and heartfelt farewell’s to members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) Board of Directors. The organization shares it’s sincere appreciation for the incredible contributions – time, talent, and leadership – made by five outgoing board members: Heather Burgess, Mike McKinnon, Lisa Miles, Chad Sutter and Michelle Wickett. Each of these dedicated members played instrumental roles in guiding the mission of the organization with their insight and expertise.…
Read MoreAlizabeth Ashton Named 2021 BGCTC Youth of the Year
Olympia, WA (Feb 2, 2021)—Rochester High School senior and Running Start student at Centralia College, Alizabeth Ashton, representing the Rochester Boys & Girls Club, was named the 2021 Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County Youth of the Year at the organization’s annual celebration held January 29. She earned the Youth of the Year honor by competing alongside nominees representing four Thurston County Club…
Read MoreBGCTC Releases Details of its Response and Impact During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 18, 2020, when schools closed due to COVID-19, Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston Couty (BGCTC) remained open and committed to serving children and families. Since then, we continue supporting youth and their families in several ways. The challenging work and dedication of our staff coupled with community and donor support means the…
Read MoreArea Boys & Girls Clubs Receive Ford Fund and NW Ford Dealers Grants For Food Programs
Ford Motor Company Fund and Northwest Ford Dealers are donating approximately $100,000 to be shared by Boys and Girls Clubs of Washington, Oregon, northern Idaho, Montana and Alaska to help feed hungry children during the holidays. The situation is especially difficult this year because of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, school closings and the additional pressure…
Read MoreCommunity Sponsors Needed for Club Adopt-a-Club Family Holiday Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County is seeking donors and supporters to help make the holidays bright for Club families in need. Spread joy through the gift of giving this holiday season by helping to make the holidays bright for Club families in need. These acts of kindness are especially meaningful for Club families…
Read MoreBGCTC Cautiously Responds and Closes Rochester Branch until Oct 26 After Confirmed COVID Case
Read below for details on the decision to close the Rochester Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County after a case of COVID-19 was confirmed. The Rochester branch with reopen on Oct. 26, 2002. This closure impacts only the Rochester branch. The other six Thurston County branch locations continue to operate full-day programming.
Read MoreNew Wave of Branch Leadership Greets Club Kids this Fall
Pictured (L to R) Leah Bradley, Mara Harris, and Erika Arellano. In addition to the “new normal” of facilitating remote learning at Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) this fall, three of the seven BGCTC branches have new leaders in their Branch Director positions. Leah Bradley was named the new Branch Director of…
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