Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County to Build 36 Bikes for Local Youths

The Home Depot Foundation partners with the club to assemble bicycles for members

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County is teaming up with The Home Depot Foundation and its volunteer force Team Depot to build 36 bicycles for club members in Chehalis, Washington. Local Team Depot volunteers will work alongside the youths to assemble the bikes, which the members will then be able to take home.

Why it matters

This bike build event supports the Boys & Girls Club's mission to help young people reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible community members. Providing bicycles gives the youths access to transportation and instills confidence and independence.

The details

Through a Home Depot Foundation community grant and volunteer support, the local Team Depot volunteers will work side-by-side with Boys & Girls Club members from both the Chehalis and Centralia locations to build the 36 bikes on Monday, February 16th. Once completed, the club members will be able to take the bikes home.

  • The bike build event will take place on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • The Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County plans to expand to a third location at the United Learning Center in Centralia in 2026.

The players

Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County

A youth development organization that serves more than 250 youths annually through programs focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character and leadership development.

The Home Depot Foundation

A charitable organization that provides grants and volunteer support for community improvement projects.

Team Depot

The associate volunteer force of The Home Depot Foundation.

Sarah Althauser

The executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County.

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What they’re saying

“These bikes represent much more than transportation. They represent confidence, independence and a community that shows up for our kids.”

— Sarah Althauser, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County (The Chronicle)

What’s next

The Boys & Girls Club of Lewis County plans to expand to a third location at the United Learning Center in Centralia in 2026.

The takeaway

This community partnership between the Boys & Girls Club and The Home Depot Foundation demonstrates the power of collaboration to provide valuable resources and opportunities that empower local youth, fostering their growth and development.