B2L NEWS

Build 2 Lead's mission is to EMPOWER , ENGAGE , and EDUCATE! We partner with BIPOC youth, their families, and their communities – to lift collective skills and social capital – to influence systemic change.   As we continue to live out our mission, we are aware of our position. Through our work we have built real relationships with our communities, impacted students, and are on the verge of co-creating generational change through amazing community and institutional partners

It’s Almost Time—Our Programs launch January 12, 2026! Build 2 Lead is excited to announce that all of our programs will officially launch on Monday, January 12, 2026 across our partner schools and community sites throughout South King County! This launch marks 6 years of us living out our collective mission to empower youth, families, and communities to lead with purpose, heal with intention, and build systems that work for everyone. Upcoming events for families and partici

Youth Civic-Champions Town Hall & Internship Opportunities Build 2 Lead’s Youth Executive Committee (YEC) and Our Town Hall Partners Youth Representatives  took center stage during our Youth Civic-Champions Town Hall , where young leaders facilitated dialogue with elected officials about equity, policy, and youth voice in local decision-making. Over 120 local community members and youth showed up and spoke truth to power.  Special thank you to Council Member Girmay Zahilay fo

Our re-introduction of our Creating Generational Greatness event truly highlighted our youth’s excellence! It was truly EPIC!  The energy was electric as youth and community partners gathered for our annual Creating Generational Greatness (CGG) Conference  — a day of inspiration, connection, and empowerment.Held on Saturday, October 11th the theme and focus for this event was #elevateyourgreatness.  At its core, Creating Generational Greatness  is about: Removing Workforce Ba

In partnership with the Washington Bankers Association, Build 2 Lead will be holding 5 rounds of financial literacy basics workshops for youth. Students Learn: Learn to make smart financial goals and plan for generational wealth Learn to budget, build credit and protect their money Tap in to a community of peers and mentors Get connected to business and entrepreneurship opportunities through Build 2 Lead Here are some updates on the course so far: Currently we held two sessio

As we move into our 2nd organizational strategic plan we are looking for dedicated and committed professionals and community members who would like to join Build 2 Lead’s board. Our open board positions are:  Board Co-Chair (Minimum 2-year commitment) Board Treasurer (Minimum 2-year commitment) Board Secretary/Admin (Minimum 1-year commitment) Board Voting Member-General Seat (Minimum 1-year commitment) If you are passionate about helping the community, want to provide your

Build 2 Lead in excited to announce the Civic Champions Youth Town Hall, where students will have the opportunity to discuss important...

Build 2 Lead 2025-26 Fall Strategic Planning Meeting On August 25, 2025 , Build 2 Lead brought together staff, partners, and community leaders for our annual Fall Strategic Planning Meeting  at the Family Life Center in Federal Way. Guided by Executive Director Jimmy Brown , the day was filled with reflection, collaboration, and bold visioning for the year ahead. Key Highlights: Dream Team Circle : We kicked off with a grounding check-in and partner introductions that reminde

Young entrepreneurs & professionals - It's time to ELEVATE YOUR GREATNESS! JOIN BUILD 2 LEAD TO CREATE GENERATIONAL GREATNESS This event...

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

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...

We are excited to announce "Reaching for Greatness" will be held again this fall at Evergreen Middle School and Jennie Reed Elementary....

Civic Champions is a program for middle and high school aged youth to learn about the power of advocacy within the various levels of...

During the summer we continued to serve. Although we didn’t have any summer funding we used our general funds to provide outdoor...

FINANCIAL FOUNDATIONS In partnership with the Washington Bankers Association , Build 2 Lead will be holding 5 rounds of financial...

Build 2 Lead's mission is to EMPOWER , ENGAGE , and EDUCATE BIPOC youth, their families and communities. We partner with BIPOC youth,...

As we move into our 2nd organizational strategic plan, we are looking for dedicated and committed professionals and community members who...

For the first time since 2021, our beloved Gamechangers Summer Academy will not be offered this year. The decision was not easy, but...

Our Reaching for Greatness Program at Jennie Reed Elementary (JR) and Evergreen Middle School (EMS), created a powerful,...

The Civic Champions program seeks to equip students with a foundational understanding of U.S. government systems and empower them to...