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


Don't miss out on Creating Generational Greatness!
Young entrepreneurs & professionals - It's time to ELEVATE YOUR GREATNESS! JOIN BUILD 2 LEAD TO CREATE GENERATIONAL GREATNESS This event...
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Aug 221 min read


Entreleadership: Financial Foundations
We are excited to announce our newest program, Entreleadership: Financial Foundations! In partnership with the Washington Bankers...
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Aug 221 min read


Closing the G.A.P. open for enrollment
In partnership with ROOTS of Success, Closing the G.A.P. provides students ages 16-24 with access to over 100 hours of work development...
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Aug 221 min read


Reaching for Greatness back in schools this fall
We are excited to announce "Reaching for Greatness" will be held again this fall at Evergreen Middle School and Jennie Reed Elementary....
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Aug 221 min read


Civic Champions now enrolling for fall
Civic Champions is a program for middle and high school aged youth to learn about the power of advocacy within the various levels of...
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Aug 221 min read


Summer Wellness
During the summer we continued to serve. Although we didn’t have any summer funding we used our general funds to provide outdoor...
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Jul 311 min read


Upcoming Events!
FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS In partnership with the Washington Bankers Association , Build 2 Lead will be holding 5 rounds of financial...
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Jul 311 min read


Build 2 Lead is looking for Donations!
Build 2 Lead's mission is to EMPOWER , ENGAGE , and EDUCATE BIPOC youth, their families and communities. We partner with BIPOC youth,...
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Jul 301 min read


B2L Board is accepting Applications
As we move into our 2nd organizational strategic plan, we are looking for dedicated and committed professionals and community members who...
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Jul 301 min read


Gamechangers Summer Academy Cancelled for 2K25
For the first time since 2021, our beloved Gamechangers Summer Academy will not be offered this year. The decision was not easy, but...
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Jun 261 min read


Reaching for Greatness End of Year Highlights!
Our Reaching for Greatness Program at Jennie Reed Elementary (JR) and Evergreen Middle School (EMS), created a powerful,...
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Jun 262 min read


Civic Champions End of Year Highlights
The Civic Champions program seeks to equip students with a foundational understanding of U.S. government systems and empower them to...
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Jun 262 min read


Closing the G.A.P. End of Year Highlights
In Closing the G.A.P youth participated in 60-hours of pre-apprenticeship training to gain an apprenticeship as an “Environmental...
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Jun 262 min read


B2L End of Academic Year Report
As Build 2 Lead wraps up the 2024-2025 academic year, we want to highlight the significant growth demonstrated by our students across...
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Jun 262 min read


Build 2 Lead Quick Hits!
Build 2 Lead strives to Empower, Engage, and Educate our students, families, and communities! Here are some quick updates! On Feb. 26th...
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Mar 191 min read


B2L Direct in Action!
Civic-Champions: Creating the next generation of conscious leaders! This month in the Civic Champions program, students engaged in...
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Mar 192 min read


Open Enrollment for Closing the GAP!
Close the G.A.P. & Open the Door to Opportunity! 🌍 Build 2 Lead’s Closing the G.A.P. Program , in partnership with Roots of Success ,...
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Mar 191 min read


3rd Annual Melanin and Medicine Event Huge Success!
Our 3rd Annual Melanin and Medicine Event was held on Feb. 27th at Thomas Jefferson High School! It was truly a success! Below are some...
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Mar 194 min read


B2L Welcomes Some New Faces!
WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBER B2L has welcomed a new board member. We are thrilled to announce Angie Mason-Smith as the newest member of the...
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Jan 301 min read


Build 2 Lead has launched our Community Council!
Build 2 Lead has launched our Community Council. This community advisory board for our P.O.W.E.R Council will be working with Build 2...
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Jan 301 min read
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