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BGCTC 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 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 MoreFall 2020 Staff Training like No Other
I am so proud of these people! These are staff members from the seven Boys and Girls Clubs around Thurston County. They gave their time last Friday for training on how to be even better. We talked about positive behavior and the formula for the greatest impact when serving children. If you are in search…
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…
Read MoreBGCTC is Planning for Back-to-School Unlike No Other
Back-to-School will look different this year for kids in Thurston County. But even in uncertain times, Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) plans to be open for youth and teens with programs at its seven Club locations in the upcoming year (2020-21). For many families, the return to school this fall will come with a range of challenges. Our Clubs and staff are here to do…
Read MoreBGCTC Receives books from Panda Express® in Celebration of Panda Cares Day
Philanthropic Arm of Panda Express®, in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, donates 600 books to Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County in celebration of its Panda Cares® anniversary Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County (BGCTC) participated in a celebration of Panda Cares Day™ to commemorate the anniversary of the philanthropic…
Read MoreBGCTC’s Issues Statement Against Racism and Discrimination
A statement to Friends, Families, and Supporters of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County. Everything Boys & Girls Clubs work toward centers on valuing and supporting the lives and experiences of youth. We cannot achieve our mission to help youth realize their greatness without standing in solidarity with Black people and people of color…
Read MoreThurston Talk: North Thurston Public Schools Provides More Space for Boys & Girls Club
Endowment Fund Established to Honor Memory of BGCTC Staffer and Youth Skills Coach Kaila Jorgensen
An endowment fund has been established to honor the memory and recognize the contributions of long-time staffer Kaila Celeste Rants Jorgensen. Kaila created and implemented a mental health program aimed at providing the support and resources necessary to foster mental wellness and resiliency for Club members and their families. “The kids at Boys and Girls Clubs meant so much to Kaila,” said her husband Aaron Jorgensen, himself a…
Read MoreBGCTC’s Youth Safety and Program Updates Related to COVID-19 Outbreak
We Need Your Support! Help us continue providing essential services to youth and families most in need. Your donations are needed and welcome. Donate Today! March 8, 2021 In early March, the President and Governor Inslee announced that childcare providers (this includes Boys & Girls Clubs staff) now qualify for vaccine. BGCTC leadership is working quickly to…
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