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


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...
Jul 30, 20251 min read
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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...
Jun 26, 20251 min read
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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,...
Jun 26, 20252 min read
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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...
Jun 26, 20252 min read
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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...
Jun 26, 20252 min read
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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...
Jun 26, 20252 min read
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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...
Mar 19, 20251 min read
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B2L Direct in Action!
Civic-Champions: Creating the next generation of conscious leaders! This month in the Civic Champions program, students engaged in...
Mar 19, 20252 min read
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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 ,...
Mar 19, 20251 min read
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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...
Mar 19, 20254 min read
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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...
Jan 30, 20251 min read
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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...
Jan 30, 20251 min read
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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...
Jan 30, 20251 min read
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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...
Jan 30, 20251 min read
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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...
Jan 30, 20251 min read
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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...
Jan 30, 20251 min read
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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...
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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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...
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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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...
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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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...
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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