Community is the place where youth can connect to trusted adults, develop character, build social and life skills, and feel they belong. Youth in Blaine, Birch Bay, and Pt. Roberts with lots of healthy opportunities—such as sports, hobbies, shared interests, and jobs—have better mental health, and deeper community engagement and attachment.
Did you know?
Youth with trusted adults in their lives report increased hope and...
experience 5x less depression.
report 3x less marijuana use.
are 2x less likely to miss school.
are 2x more likely to get better grades.
What community members can do
- Mentor a young person.
- Tutor a pupil at your local school or online.
- Volunteer an hour or two a week in a school.
- Attend and support school sports, performances, and activities.
- Be a role model and inspire students.
- Get your employer involved (field trips, sponsorships, apprenticeships).
- Donate to your local education foundation.
- Engage in, sponsor, and support fun, healthy opportunities for children and families.
- Greet youth you see regularly by name.
- Be a trusted adult that youth can talk with.