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


MAY GameChanger of the Month
Mary Mbugua, is a sophomore from Thomas Jefferson High School, with capabilities that are beyond compare. A young activist and leader...
May 31, 20231 min read


Reaching for Greatness: A B2L Afterschool Program
We are excited to announce the first annual "Reaching for Greatness" Afterschool Program for elementary and early middle school youth! As...
May 30, 20231 min read


P.O.W.E.R Council Listening Sessions Dates Announced
We are excited to announce dates for the upcoming B2L P.O.W.E.R. Council Listening Sessions! These sessions will be held throughout the...
May 30, 20231 min read


Announcing Build 2 Lead's RPAC (Restorative Practices Action Committees) Members!
Our B2L Legacy Initiative is establishing Restorative Practices Action Committees (RPAC) at our partner schools in the Federal Way Public...
May 30, 20231 min read


GameChangers Summer Leadership Academy Starting it's Second Year
We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual GameChangers Summer Leadership Academy! Taking place this summer, Tuesday-Friday from 9 am-2...
May 30, 20231 min read


Build 2 Lead Legacy: Education Systems Impact
Our B2L Legacy Initiative is establishing Restorative Practices Action Committees (RPAC) at our partner schools in the Federal Way Public...
Apr 19, 20231 min read


Game Changers of the Month!
Every month, Build 2 Lead will highlight students in our programs who are really putting in the work! We are excited to share some of the...
Apr 19, 20232 min read


How Build 2 Lead is "Closing the G.A.P" (Gaining Access through Preparation)
Closing the G.A.P. provides students ages 16-24 with access to over 100 hours of work development training. Students graduate with...
Apr 17, 20231 min read


How “Civic Champions” is Bridging the Gap Between Youth Voices and Systems Change
Build 2 Lead is all about system-wide change. We advocate for underserved and historically limited communities in order to create better...
Apr 17, 20231 min read


WELCOME OUR NEWEST STAFF (APRIL 2023)
Build 2 Lead is growing! With so many programs, events, and initiatives, we are excited to be adding more faces to the team! A huge...
Apr 17, 20231 min read


Civic Champions in Action!
March 7th, students from our Civic Champion class at Why Not You Academy visited the Federal Way City Council during their monthly...
Apr 17, 20231 min read


Build 2 Lead Receives a 3-year Grant for P.O.W.E.R. Council from Communities of Opportunity
B2L is pleased to announce that we have received a three-year, $855,000 Communities Partnerships contract from Communities of Opportunity...
Mar 2, 20231 min read


WELCOME OUR NEWEST STAFF (March 2023)
Build 2 Lead is growing! With so many programs, events, and initiatives, we are excited to be adding more faces to the team! A huge...
Mar 1, 20231 min read


MARCH 2023 PROGRAM UPDATES
B2L Direct B2L Direct empowers, educates, and engages delivering in-person programming to students, families, and communities. B2L Direct...
Mar 1, 20231 min read


How Build 2 Lead Programs Lead to System-Wide Change
Students. Families. Communities. Systems. It starts with students and leads to system-wide change. Build 2 Lead (B2L) has created...
Mar 1, 20231 min read


Build 2 Lead hosts successful Melanin in Medicine Event!
Build 2 Lead, in partnership with Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH), the Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) and Why Not You Academy...
Mar 1, 20232 min read


Community Spotlight
the first post of our "Community Spotlight Series" we highlight Representative Jesse Johnson of the 30th Legislative District in...
Jun 20, 20221 min read


B2L Teacher Spotlight
Meet Mario Martinez! As a current secondary school teacher at Chief Sealth International High School in Seattle, WA, Mario Martinez gives...
Jun 20, 20223 min read
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