Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Posts that affirm the goodness in males and/or offer them empathy:
“It’s nice to be part of such an impactful project,” said a boy at North Kitsap High School in Poulsbo. He and others worked with a teacher to turn muddy concrete slabs recovered from Poulsbo’s former high school built a century ago into a bench for students to enjoy today.
Have we accidentally jettisoned important opportunities for males to learn vulnerability, develop healthy body image, and meaningfully connect?
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Almost half of all babies living in Washington state are beneficiaries of the WIC Program. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded program administered by the states, and its beneficiaries receive not only food but also nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and social services.
As the executive director of the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, Russell Brown lends his expertise on dozens of bills that state lawmakers consider each year.
At the time I publish this, Ginny Burton has walked 200 miles of a 300-mile route from western to eastern Washington. She’s currently somewhere near Ritzville, and she’s working her tail off to raise money so she can help 40 more incarcerated men transform their lives.