Washington Initiative for Boys and Men
Advocating for improved outcomes for boys, men, and communities
“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.
Ramona’s compassion for all humanity, including men, and the lengths to which she has gone to help people at risk of losing their liberty are nothing short of extraordinary.
And how did a legislator reduce by 80% the cost of a proposed Washington Boys and Men Commission?