B2L NEWS

Community Spotlights, B2L in the news, Events, and Programs. Find out the latest here!

Congratulations to our Build 2 Lead Graduates!

Jun 28, 20231 min read

Congratulations to our Build 2 Lead Graduates!

We are so proud off all of the Build 2 Lead students who graduated from our partner schools! Build 2 Lead strives to empower, engage, and...

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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate

Jun 27, 20231 min read

Don't Forget to Sign Up for the P.O.W.E.R. Council Listening Sessions!!

Our P.O.W.E.R. Council Listening Sessions are coming up soon! Sign up today for one that works for you! The sessions will be held...

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Only A Few More Spots Open in the GameChangers Summer Leadership Academy!

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Jun 27, 20231 min read

Only A Few More Spots Open in the GameChangers Summer Leadership Academy!

The 2nd Annual GameChangers Summer Leadership Academy has only a few spots left! The FREE GameChangers Academy program is being held...

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2nd Annual Build2 Lead P.O.W.E.R. Conference Coming this September!

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Jun 27, 20231 min read

2nd Annual Build2 Lead P.O.W.E.R. Conference Coming this September!

DATES: SEMPTEMBER 9TH & 10TH AT EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER MORE DETAILS TO COME! What is P.O.W.E.R.? At Build 2 Lead it stands for...

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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate

May 31, 20231 min read

MAY GameChanger of the Month

Mary Mbugua, is a sophomore from Thomas Jefferson High School, with capabilities that are beyond compare. A young activist and leader...

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Reaching for Greatness: A B2L Afterschool Program

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May 30, 20231 min read

Reaching for Greatness: A B2L Afterschool Program

We are excited to announce the first annual "Reaching for Greatness" Afterschool Program for elementary and early middle school youth! As...

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P.O.W.E.R Council Listening Sessions Dates Announced

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May 30, 20231 min read

P.O.W.E.R Council Listening Sessions Dates Announced

We are excited to announce dates for the upcoming B2L P.O.W.E.R. Council Listening Sessions! These sessions will be held throughout the...

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Announcing Build 2 Lead's RPAC (Restorative Practices Action Committees) Members!

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May 30, 20231 min read

Announcing Build 2 Lead's RPAC (Restorative Practices Action Committees) Members!

Our B2L Legacy Initiative is establishing Restorative Practices Action Committees (RPAC) at our partner schools in the Federal Way Public...

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GameChangers Summer Leadership Academy Starting it's Second Year

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May 30, 20231 min read

GameChangers Summer Leadership Academy Starting it's Second Year

We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual GameChangers Summer Leadership Academy! Taking place this summer, Tuesday-Friday from 9 am-2...

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Build 2 Lead Legacy: Education Systems Impact

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Apr 19, 20231 min read

Build 2 Lead Legacy: Education Systems Impact

Our B2L Legacy Initiative is establishing Restorative Practices Action Committees (RPAC) at our partner schools in the Federal Way Public...

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Apr 19, 20232 min read

Game Changers of the Month!

Every month, Build 2 Lead will highlight students in our programs who are really putting in the work! We are excited to share some of the...

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How Build 2 Lead is "Closing the G.A.P" (Gaining Access through Preparation)

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Apr 17, 20231 min read

How Build 2 Lead is "Closing the G.A.P" (Gaining Access through Preparation)

Closing the G.A.P. provides students ages 16-24 with access to over 100 hours of work development training. Students graduate with...

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How “Civic Champions” is Bridging the Gap Between Youth Voices and Systems Change

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Apr 17, 20231 min read

How “Civic Champions” is Bridging the Gap Between Youth Voices and Systems Change

Build 2 Lead is all about system-wide change. We advocate for underserved and historically limited communities in order to create better...

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Apr 17, 20231 min read

WELCOME OUR NEWEST STAFF (APRIL 2023)

Build 2 Lead is growing! With so many programs, events, and initiatives, we are excited to be adding more faces to the team! A huge...

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Apr 17, 20231 min read

Civic Champions in Action!

March 7th, students from our Civic Champion class at Why Not You Academy visited the Federal Way City Council during their monthly...

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Build 2 Lead Receives a 3-year Grant for P.O.W.E.R. Council from Communities of Opportunity

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Mar 2, 20231 min read

Build 2 Lead Receives a 3-year Grant for P.O.W.E.R. Council from Communities of Opportunity

B2L is pleased to announce that we have received a three-year, $855,000 Communities Partnerships contract from Communities of Opportunity...

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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate

Mar 1, 20231 min read

WELCOME OUR NEWEST STAFF (March 2023)

Build 2 Lead is growing! With so many programs, events, and initiatives, we are excited to be adding more faces to the team! A huge...

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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate

Mar 1, 20231 min read

MARCH 2023 PROGRAM UPDATES

B2L Direct B2L Direct empowers, educates, and engages delivering in-person programming to students, families, and communities. B2L Direct...

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How Build 2 Lead Programs Lead to System-Wide Change

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Mar 1, 20231 min read

How Build 2 Lead Programs Lead to System-Wide Change

Students. Families. Communities. Systems. It starts with students and leads to system-wide change. Build 2 Lead (B2L) has created...

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Build 2 Lead hosts successful Melanin in Medicine Event!

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Mar 1, 20232 min read

Build 2 Lead hosts successful Melanin in Medicine Event!

Build 2 Lead, in partnership with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH), the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and Why Not You Academy...

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