September 1, 2010
From the Columbia Basin Herald
The Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Basin started the public portion of a campaign to raise $1.5 million for a new clubhouse.
The group is planning to construct the 10,700-square-foot building next to Park Orchard Elementary School on Paxson Drive in Moses Lake. The building will feature community, learning, art, teen and activity centers and is estimated to cost about $2.8 million.
August 30, 2010
From the Columbia Basin Herald
The Moses Lake Boys and Girls Club is presenting its plans for a new 10,700-square-foot building to the public Tuesday.
The club will unveil its capital campaign starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Pillar Rock Grill, located at 1373 Road F.2 NE in Moses Lake.
The event features speeches from Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna, state Rep. Judy Warnick, R-Moses Lake, Moses Lake School District Superintendent Michelle Price and Moses Lake Councilmember Bill Ecret.
June 18, 2010
From the Columbia Basin Herald
The generosity of Kiwanis Club of Moses Lake members brought the Boys & Girls Club of the Columbia Basin one step closer to reaching the funds they need to build a new clubhouse.
Kiwanis Club members committed to donating a total of $30,000 to the organization over three years, said Kaye Ward, Kiwanis Club president.
May 27, 2010
From the Columbia Basin Herald
Imagine a place where kids could go after school that’s designed for their needs.
With the new Boys & Girls Club in Moses Lake, ample space would be available for a wider selection of games, programs and activities.
The club’s two locations in Moses Lake were originally built for different purposes. One clubhouse is a downtown storefront and the other is a former Air Force building.
The downtown building measures 4,000 square feet and the other club location comes to 3,000 square feet.
It’s why a larger, 10,000-square-foot building is being proposed.
May 25, 2010
From the Columbia Basin Herald
The Lioness Club of Moses Lake donated $30,000 as the first step in fundraising needed for the Boys & Girls of the Columbia Basin to begin building their new clubhouse.
May 23, 2006
Board members and staff of the Boys and Girls Club and the Housing Authority of Grant County participated in a work party May 20 for the purpose of general clean up and making repairs to the Boys and Girls Club facility located in the Larson Subdivision. Nearly thirty volunteers associated with the two organizations spent a rainy morning landscaping, setting parking blocks, restoring the underground sprinkling system and making other improvements to the facility.
March 14th, 2006
Annual Campaign for Kids – It just takes one caring donor to help make a difference.
National Boys & Girls Club Week, April 3 – April 7, 2006 is the time each year when some 3,500 communities across the nation, including the Columbia Basin celebrate the important work of their local Boys & Girls Clubs — saving and changing young lives, every day, every week — all year long.
January 3, 2006
The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin Downtown Clubhouse undergoes renovations in honor of Jon Lane. Ten years ago Jon Lanes heroic actions saved countless lives and as a result of his heroism the Downtown Clubhouse is renovated in Jon’s Honor. A. Smith Production Company is filming a new television show that puts the spotlight on a hero and gives the community a chance to thank that individual for their actions. The production company was going to buy Jon a gift and when he found out about the surprise he turned it down. He wanted to make sure the ‘kids’ where taken care of. As a result of this the production company turned to the Boys & Girls Club, where over 100 kids a day participate in youth development activities, and decided to update the facility. With only a $6,500 initial budget the plan was developed to paint the interior of the Club. Once the community found out about the project the Club ended up with much more than just new paint on the walls. The community pitched in and devoted time, treasures and talents to the project and transformed the Club.
October 6th, 2005
Recently the Key Bank Foundation donated $1,500 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin. Matt Eisen, Vice President of Key Bank, presented a check to the Boys & Girls Club to fund, in part, a financial literacy program for youth ages 10 to 18.
March 28th, 2005
Recently the House of Blues/Gorge Amphitheatre donated $20,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Columbia Basin. Bill Parsons, Vice President and General Manager of the House of Blues/Gorge Amphitheatre, will present a check to the Boys & Girls Club on March 30th at 3:30 p.m.