Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
Representative Mary Dye introduced the Washington State Men’s Commission bill on January 10, 2022. Since then, a growing coalition of men and women statewide and around the country have contacted state lawmakers to express their … Read more
If men died from drug overdoses at the same rate as women, 1,371 fewer men in Washington would have died during the last three years. However, judging by press releases from the Department of Health, … Read more
A young man’s letter to Dr. Warren Farrell, author of The Boy Crisis, demonstrates one reason why efforts to empathize with boys and young men – and to affirm them in their maleness – are … Read more
An annual fundraising luncheon to benefit Congregations for the Homeless raised over $160,000 last month. The luncheon was a virtual event due to COVID, so a key ingredient in this year’s fundraising effort was a … Read more
This is a guest-written post by Sean Thoreby. Sean describes himself as a regular guy living with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Sean was raised in Bellevue and graduated from the University of Washington. He … Read more
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
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