Tami 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 MoreYelm Branch Unveils New Donor Recognition Display
A new donor recognition display was recently installed at the Yelm Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Thurston County. The display honors and thanks the generous donors, businesses, and community and corporate partners who advocated for and supported opening a new Boys & Girls Club in Yelm. The Yelm branch opened Sept. 4, 2019 after being a part of Boys & Girls Clubs of…
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 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…
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