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

Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Jan 301 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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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
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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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Jan 301 min read
Build 2 Lead Quick Hits and Updates!
On December 4, 2024 Build 2 Lead was recognized during the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce State of Education luncheon with Federal Way...
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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Jan 301 min read
Build 2 Lead Held our 1st Champions Event!
On November 21st the Build 2 Lead  Executive Board facilitated an inspiring evening at Thomas Jefferson High School  in Auburn, WA . This...
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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Jan 301 min read
Civic-Champions at the State Capital!
Build 2 Lead’s Civic-Champions and Youth Executive Committee visited the Washington State Capitol Building in partnership with Poverty...
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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Jan 301 min read
3rd Annual Melanin and Medicine Event
Our 3rd Annual Melanin and Medicine Event is happening on Feb. 27th at Thomas Jefferson High School. Reserved for Federal Way Public...
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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Oct 23, 20241 min read
2024-2025 Build 2 Lead Programming
As we enter the fall, we are pleased to launch our programming for the 2024-2025 school year! This year, we will be offering, Civic...
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Oct 23, 20241 min read
Build 2 Lead celebrated Communities of Opportunity for their 10 year celebration!
Build 2 Lead staff and P.O.W.E.R partners attended the 10-year celebration for Communities of Opportunity! Communities of Opportunity...
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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Oct 23, 20241 min read
Closing the G.A.P. Workforce Development Program is expanding into the community!
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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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Oct 23, 20242 min read
B2L Receives 1st Annual Lloyd Dean Human Kindness Award!
Build 2 Lead was honored this September by The Lloyd Dean Institute of Human Kindness and Health Justice at CommonSpirit Health. The...
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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Sep 9, 20241 min read
B2L Fall Programs are Open for Registration!
We are excited to launch our 2024-25 Fall programming! With assistance from our partner schools, Civic-Champions, Closing the G.A.P.,...
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Sep 9, 20241 min read
Support Build 2 Lead and Donate today!
Build 2 Lead is a 501-C Non-Profit organization that empowers people  to lead – youth, parents, educators, and community members. Build 2...
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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Sep 9, 20241 min read
Build 2 Lead Held 4th Annual Fall Strategic Planning Meeting
Build 2 Lead held our 4th annual fall strategic planning meeting! We connected our current organization-wide 5-year strategic plan with...
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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Sep 9, 20242 min read
Make a Difference and Join B2L Opportunities!
Build 2 Lead is a P.O.W.E.R. building organization! B2L creates P.O.W.E.R. by collaborating with schools, businesses, health...
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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Sep 9, 20242 min read
Closing the G.A.P Summer Programming Update!
Closing the G.A.P. is a workforce development program dedicated to providing students aged 16-24 with access to work development...
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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Sep 9, 20242 min read
B2L GameChangers Summer Leadership Academy Weeks 3-6 Updates!
Build 2 Lead's fun and innovative program for middle and high school students, in collaboration with Metro Parks Tacoma, the Eastside...
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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Aug 3, 20241 min read
B2L Was Highlighted in the Seattle Medium!
On Wednesday, July 31st Build 2 Lead was highlighted in the Seattle Medium. This amazing article highlighted the passion and strategy of...
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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Aug 3, 20242 min read
Join the B2L Village! Open Opportunities to Engage with B2L!
Build 2 Lead is a P.O.W.E.R. building organization! B2L creates P.O.W.E.R. by collaborating with schools, businesses, health...
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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Aug 3, 20241 min read
B2L Students attend "Imagine ME" Event!
In partnership with Virginia Mason Franciscan Healthcare of Seattle, Build 2 Lead visited the VMFH hospital on July 26th for a full day...
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Build 2 Lead Empower! Engage! Educate
Aug 3, 20242 min read
B2L GameChangers Summer Leadership Academy Updates!
GameChangers Summer Leadership Academy 2024 in partnership with MetroParks Tacoma has had an excellent start. This year, B2L has a mix of...
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