Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound

⛳️ THANK YOU to our Title Sponsors: DBM Contractors, Inc. PACO Construction Equipment and Tournament Shirt Sponsors: Umpqua Bank and Eagle Sponsors: Tacoma Hydraulics, Inc., Gallagher, and Insurance Companies. We are excited to be celebrating the 23rd Anniversary of the Don and Helen Murphy Memorial Golf Tournament, today! Click here to learn more: https://www.bgcsps.org/dbm-2024

THANK YOU to our generous presenting sponsor for giving our youth opportunities to succeed, thrive, and build better futures! Together we make the Boys & Girls Club an amazing place to be.

Please click this link to learn about and register for Treasure Hunters: https://www.bgcsps.org/TH24

GREAT NEWS! You may qualify for a $200 credit on your power bill with Tacoma Public Utilities ! Applications are due September 2, 2024. Please visit the link and fill out the information to see if you’re eligible for the Washington Families Clean Energy Grant Program: https://www.mytpu.org/you-may-qualify-for-a-200-credit-on-your-power-bill/

Titus-Will Automotive Group has been a continuous supporter of BGCSPS, and finds wonderful ways to give back to our youth and staff throughout the year. Their team organized an exciting end-of-summer BBQ at our Lakewood Club to celebrate another wonderful summer. Our members enjoyed a delicious lunch, treats and surprises, and loved having special visitors with them that day. We appreciate everything that Titus-Will put into the celebration, as well as their amazing partnership!

Summer Late Night was featured on TV Tacoma on Thursday, August 15th. Kylie Waddill, BGCSPS teen services manager, and Bernie Rhoades, associate director of youth learning for Greentrike shared inspiring stories of how the program is positively impacting the youth in our community and the plans for future Summer Late Night programming. Click here to watch the segment! https://youtu.be/DN05ksWCnRs?feature=shared

As we gear up for the new school year, we understand the importance of mental health for students, parents, and educators. That’s why NAMI are adding to our comprehensive youth mental health resource library this back to school season. Navigating the challenges of academics, social dynamics, and personal growth can be overwhelming but, together, we can build a resilient and thriving community. Resources aim to support educators, guide parents, and empower students on their mental health journey during the school year and beyond. Here is a flier with all our upcoming event!

Please click this link for more information: https://www.nami.org/your-journey/kids-teens-and-young-adults/youth-and-young-adult-resources/back-to-school-resources/

Premera's outstanding employees donated and packed 100+ backpacks with supplies for our ALL IN Pacific Northwest event and delivered everything to us just in time to giveaway during our community event last Saturday! THANK YOU Premera Blue Cross for providing our youth the supplies and tools they need to succeed! 💙

Due to the Summer Late Nights field trip tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 16 all locations will be closed so staff can support the event. Registration for this trip is now closed.

Thank you for understanding and we hope to see you in our next Teen Late Night!

Now at your local Papa Johns , save 30% on regular menu price online orders AND 10% of the discounted purchase price will be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs Washington State Association . That’s a win-win! Use promo code BGC10. Expires 10/31/24.

THANK YOU to the Woodworth Foundation and PGP Motorsports Park for hosting our annual Race for the Clubs in July. Here are some photos from this amazing fundraising event! Thank you for providing our community a fun way to support our Clubs. With your support, our youth can build great futures!

US Oil & Refining Co. has been coming to volunteer at our Al Davies Branch - Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound and help run programs with the members for the past three summers. They lead STEM programs and teach the youth about engineering. This time around they did slime, a rocket launch activity & postcards that are going to be sent to space. THANK YOU US OIL for teaching our youth and providing our youth great moments like this.

Meet the Tacoma teen who helped make 'Inside Out 2' the most popular animated movie of all time! Watch this amazing video of Riya Richardson, Youth of the Year and Eastside Branch Club member, interview with KING 5 on her latest achievement with Pixar :

Meet the Tacoma teen who helped make 'Inside Out 2' the most popular animated movie of all time Riya Richardson had a top secret job: consulting on the box office smash "Inside Out 2."

⚠ REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON!

Join us for the Summer Late Night program at a free Rainiers game on August 16. We’re taking over Cheney Stadium, and it's going to be awesome! Here’s the deal:

Free tickets to the game
Free transportation to and from the stadium
Free swag to rock at the game
Free food to keep you fueled
And a fireworks show to cap off the night!

All this is totally free, but you need to pre-register. Spots are limited, so sign up now!

Sign up at www.metroparkstacoma.org/summer-late-nights

🌲☕ We're happy to be partnered with Campfire Coffee Co. as 50% of the proceeds generated from their organic 12 oz whole bean roasted coffee will be raising funds to support our athletic programs and help youth access our Wilderness Adventure Camp. Support a great cause and your coffee habit by helping this program thrive!

It's not too late to purchase a bag and support our youth's healthy lifestyles! Follow the link to learn how you can purchase a bag of delicious coffee: https://www.welovecampfire.com/smoretoexplore/support

Join us this Saturday for a day of fun and freebies!

Stop by our Milgard Family Eastside Branch in Tacoma from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and enjoy a variety of free giveaways and activities:

Free backpacks filled with school supplies for kids in grades K-12 (while supplies last) 🎒✏️📓
200 free laptops will be raffled off (limit one per household) 💻🎟️
Free beverages from Starbucks🥤
Free ice cream from Bliss Small Batch Creamery 🍨
Free kids' haircuts from professional barbers 💇💇🏿‍♀️
Free vaccinations 💪
Free games and prizes in the Kids Zone 🏀🥇
Visit with our vendors for goodies and information 🎁ℹ️
And much more!

Thank you, Comcast for sponsoring our ALL IN event and for consistently supporting our Clubs. Comcast's Internet Essentials program has connected over 10 million low-income households for over 10 years to fast, reliable internet. THANK YOU Comcast for being a proud sponsor and supporting digital equity!

Enjoy delicious, handcrafted gourmet ice cream from Bliss Small Batch Creamery this Saturday at our 3rd Annual ALL.IN. back-to-school event! Stop by from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eastside Community Center in Tacoma for free ice cream and much more!

Bliss has shops in University Place, DuPont, and Snohomish and is also available for a variety of community and private events. For more information, please visit https://www.icecreambliss.com/

Thank you for sponsoring our event and for all you do for our community, Bliss Small Batch Creamery!

We’re proud to be selected for , thanks to local Starbucks partners in our community!

A huge thank you to Starbucks Foundation and its employees for co-leading our 3rd Annual ALL.IN. back-to-school event! Because of you, we have been able to provide necessary school supplies to thousands of kids in our community. We're looking forward to joining together once more for our event this Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eastside Community Center in Tacoma!

💙At the Lakewood Branch, teen Club member, Alaisa Riviere submitted a t-shirt design for the annual Tacoma Public Utilities Bowl-a-Thon fundraiser that benefits BGCSPS. Her design was selected by TPU employees for this year's event and in celebration, TPU hosted an ice cream party for their Club! THANK YOU, TPU for celebrating our Lakewood Branch and Alaisa, and for your consistent dedication to helping us create great futures for our members!🍦

💻We're raffling off 200 free laptops at our 3rd Annual ALL.IN. back-to-school event this Saturday, August 10!

Stop by from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eastside Community Center to enter the laptop raffle, pick up a free backpack filled with school supplies for the kids in your family, and much more!

Thank you to Peter and Marty Braun, Orchard Foods , and the Taco Bell Foundation for supporting our Clubs! We were truly grateful to receive a $30,000 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation this year. As Taco Bell franchisees, Peter and Marty have been faithful champions of our work with youth in Kitsap and Mason Counties. They originally helped launch the Naval Avenue site in the 2000s, and they were also instrumental in establishing our North Mason and Bremerton Branches, including the installation of our Bremerton kitchen. THANK YOU, Peter, Marty, and Taco Bell Foundation for joining us on our mission! We couldn't do what we do without you.

Many thanks to Starvin Marvin Pizza for being the official savory food vendor of our 3rd Annual ALL.IN. back-to-school event! Starvin' Marvin partnered with us on last year's event, too. We are thrilled to have them back this year and appreciate their support.

Come join us this Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eastside Community Center in Tacoma, where Starvin' Marvin's delicious gourmet hotdogs, housemade sides and refreshing beverages will be on sale for guests to enjoy!

Hey teens! Ready for an epic night out? Join us for the Summer Late Night program at a free Rainiers game on August 16. We’re taking over Cheney Stadium, and it's going to be awesome! Here’s the deal:

Free tickets to the game
Free transportation to and from the stadium
Free swag to rock at the game
Free food to keep you fueled
And a fireworks show to cap off the night!

All this is totally free, but you need to pre-register. Spots are limited, so sign up now!

Sign up at www.metroparkstacoma.org/summer-late-nights

Join us this Saturday, August 10 for a free back-to-school event, the 3rd Annual ALL.IN., co-presented by Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound and Starbucks!

Stop by our Milgard Family Eastside Branch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and enjoy a variety of free giveaways and activities:
Free backpacks filled with school supplies for kids in grades K-12 (while supplies last) 🎒✏️📓
200 free laptops will be raffled off (limit one per household) 💻🎟️
Free beverages from Starbucks 🥤
Free ice cream from Bliss Small Batch Creamery 🍨
Free kids' haircuts from professional barbers 💇💇🏿‍♀️
Free games and prizes in the Kids Zone 🏀🥇
Free vaccinations 💪
Stop by our agency booths for goodies and information 🎁ℹ️
And much more!

The Summer Late Night program is going to the Rainiers game on August 16 and one lucky teen will get to throw out the first pitch! Bring a friend to the program between August 5-9 and you’ll be entered into the “first pitch” raffle. Ask your site lead for more information!

Get field trip info and sign up at www.metroparkstacoma.org/summer-late-nights

🌲 Week FIVE of Wilderness Adventure Camp, Let's Rock Week! Thank you to all our youth who participated in our fun outdoor activities this summer!

☕We're so excited to partner with Campfire Coffee Co. as 50% of the proceeds generated from their organic 12 oz whole bean roasted coffee will be raising funds to support access to our Wilderness Adventure Camp this summer. Support a great cause and your coffee habit by helping this program thrive! Click the link to learn more: https://www.welovecampfire.com/smoretoexplore/support

WE ARE ONE WEEK AWAY FROM our ALL.IN. back-to-school event on Saturday, August 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eastside Community Center!

🎒✏️📓Free backpacks + school supplies for kids in grades K-12 (while supplies last)
💻🎟️We're giving away 200 free laptops through our raffle*
🍨 Bliss Small Batch Creamery is handing out free ice cream
💇💇🏿‍♀️Professional barbers will be on hand to provide free kids' haircuts
🏀🥇Kids Zone with free games and prizes
🎁ℹ️ Stop by our agency booths for goodies and information
And much more!

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

* limit one laptop per household