Pasco, WA – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton and Franklin Counties have a reason to celebrate.
The Keystone Club from the Pasco Clubhouse was named the Keystone Club of the Year during the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s 58th Annual National Keystone Conference in Chicago.
The recognition highlights the club’s efforts in leadership development for high school teens.
The Pasco Club’s Keystone program was noted for its impactful initiatives, including a bullying awareness program for elementary students, a series of community service projects to assist people experiencing homelessness and the creation of a homework café specifically for teens.
The club also focused on building relationships with middle school teens to develop their leadership skills and expanded their outreach to serve more teens in the community.
In addition to the national accolade, the Pasco Clubhouse Keystone Club received a $2,000 award. The club meets weekly during the school year to plan and implement local service projects and leadership activities.
