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:
The Washington State University community is known for being tight-knit and very supportive of their sports teams. After the 2018 death by suicide of Tyler Hilinski, who played quarterback at WSU, the Cougs have rallied … Read more
During our conversation with Sheri Olsen, director of Path of Life in Spokane, Sheri spoke about her gratitude for the value her husband provides to the family in his role as father to their two … Read more
The seven men of STORROR, a British parkour team, are celebrities in the freerunning world — and they deserve every bit of attention they get. Their videos are a mix of sport, adventure, travel, and … Read more
Update 5/20/2023: WIBM has rebranded to Washington Initiative for Boys and Men. Our social media handles have changed. Washington Initiative for Boys and Men is on Instagram: @waboysmen. Below are the first images we’ve posted … Read more
Sheri Olsen spoke with Washington Initiative for Boys and Men about how some men suffer greatly as a result of the abortion of their child. Olsen’s organization Path of Life in Spokane is one of … Read more
Washington Initiative for Boys and Men loves highlighting stories about men’s positive contributions to their families and their communities. Such stories are included under the category “Empathy for Boys and Men“, one of the three … Read more
For many men, their strongest experiences of brotherly love — and of belonging — occur during their younger years. It’s often when, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with male peers, they strive as one unit toward a common … Read more