Build 2 Lead News

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...

In Closing the G.A.P youth participated in 60-hours of pre-apprenticeship training to gain an apprenticeship as an “Environmental...

As Build 2 Lead wraps up the 2024-2025 academic year, we want to highlight the significant growth demonstrated by our students across...

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

Civic-Champions: Creating the next generation of conscious leaders! This month in the Civic Champions program, students engaged in...

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 ,...

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...

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...

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...

On December 4, 2024 Build 2 Lead was recognized during the Federal Way Chamber of Commerce State of Education luncheon with Federal Way...

On November 21st the Build 2 Lead Executive Board facilitated an inspiring evening at Thomas Jefferson High School in Auburn, WA . This...

Build 2 Lead’s Civic-Champions and Youth Executive Committee visited the Washington State Capitol Building in partnership with Poverty...

Our 3rd Annual Melanin and Medicine Event is happening on Feb. 27th at Thomas Jefferson High School. Reserved for Federal Way Public...