Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
In the video below, Miles Murray of Seattle explains to WIBM why he chose to join the Army National Guard of Washington. His story illustrates the importance of military service as a route to successful … 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
A powerful pro-family and pro-fatherhood message from the secretary of the Department of Social and Health Services kicked off the 2021 Washington State Fatherhood Summit, which runs March 16 to March 18. Washington Initiative for … Read more
Daddy Day Care is a comedy from 2003 about two friends, Charlie Hinton (Eddie Murphy) and Phil Ryerson (Jeff Garlin), who start a day care after being laid off from their corporate jobs. With ratings … Read more
Washington state has lost over 150 of its men and women in military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq since 2001. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of the fallen service members were male. Washington Initiative for Boys and … Read more
Without social-emotional support, boys are more likely to turn to self-destruction and violence. This reality drove Vashon Island natives Nicky Wilks and Alex Craighead to found Journeymen Institute, which aims to bring out the best … Read more