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help bring comfort and joy to a local family
Howard House Home is seeking assistance to support a family of six this summer. Volunteers are needed to provide home-cooked meals (prepared in a commercial kitchen) or restaurant-prepared meals. The family enjoys a variety of cuisines, including American, Mexican, and Chinese, and has no dietary...
there's still time to #GiveOUT
Friends of Youth participated in Bothell Pride and the Pride Celebration at Kirkland Urban, reinforcing their commitment to the LGBTQ2IA+ community. Many young individuals they support identify as LGBTQ2IA+, and these events allow them to show visibility and create a sense of belonging within the...
thank you for supporting celebration of youth!
Celebration of Youth has concluded, raising an impressive $574,603. Gratitude is extended to all participants and supporters of the event. Special thanks are given to the panelists, including Porscha Anderson, Simon Foster, and Marisa Mondave, as well as the emcees Brad Blackburn, Tiana Cole, Lau...
Meet Treehouse’s Graduating Class of 2025!
Treehouse is proud to celebrate over 140 students in foster care graduating from high school, obtaining their GED, or completing apprenticeships in 2025. Education is a vital part of Treehouse’s mission, as it helps these youths achieve long-term stability and independence. The Graduation Success...
Donor Spotlight: Karen Lee
Karen Lee, a vibrant individual known for her warmth and generosity, has been deeply committed to supporting youth and families through Youth Eastside Services (YES) for more than a decade. Her journey began after attending the Invest in Youth Breakfast in 2012, where she was profoundly moved by ...
Farmworker Housing Welcomes Daniel and Maria Home
Maria and Daniel, a farmworker family newly relocated to Washington state, faced challenges finding safe and affordable housing for their infant son. After hearing about Catholic Housing Services (CHS) and their dedicated housing for farmworkers, they applied and moved into their new apartment in...
friends of youth wins the vikki hoffman award!
Friends of Youth has been awarded the 2025 Vicky Hoffman Legacy Award from Influence the Choice, honoring its dedication to youth wellness and equitable services within the Issaquah community. This recognition was presented during the Issaquah Chamber Community Awards on June 3, 2025. Friends of ...
bridge pointe housing: a new chapter for young adults transitioning from inpatient care
Friends of Youth has launched Bridge Pointe Housing, a 90-day transitional housing initiative aimed at supporting young adults ages 18 to 24 transitioning from inpatient behavioral health treatment to independent living. This program, the second of its kind in Washington state, is funded by the W...
Addressing mental health and housing together
At Solid Ground, the interconnection between homelessness and behavioral health is recognized as vital for effective support. The organization provides free onsite behavioral health services at its Sand Point Housing campus, aimed at improving access to mental health care for individuals and fami...
Command Pilot and Camp Supporter: Meet Dirk Sanders
Dirk Sanders developed a passion for aviation at a young age, influenced by his experiences flying with his great-uncle and attending airshows in Idaho. After moving to Moses Lake, Washington, he was inspired by Boeing test flights and earned his private pilot license in 2009. Initially volunteer...
Donation Match Alert!
Hospitality House South King is launching a donation match campaign to encourage contributions to its cause. For a limited time, all donations made will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of each gift. This initiative aims to support the organization’s mission of providing essentia...
Resettlement Success Story
Niloofar, originally from Iran, resettled in Washington state with her family in 2023 after eight years of displacement. They initially fled to Kayseri, Turkey, in 2015, where they faced poor living conditions and community scrutiny while seeking refugee status from the UNHCR. Niloofar pursued he...
WA is not only losing Black teachers, it’s pushing them out
Washington is experiencing a significant loss of Black teachers, exacerbated by systemic issues within the education system that push them out. Black educators leave the profession at higher rates than their white counterparts, often within their first five years. While nearly 60% of public schoo...
Shoreline Community College Receives $697,300 Grant to Launch Veteran Success Through Education Program
Shoreline Community College has received a $697,300 grant through the Supporting Student Veterans and Their Families initiative, funded by the King County Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy. This grant will help launch the Veteran Success Through Education program, a two-year pilot aimed a...
“Art Lets us Process Pain in Ways Words Can’t.” An Interview with Judge Anthony David Gipe
Judge Anthony David Gipe, a Kent Municipal Court judge and artist, shared his perspective on how art can aid in mental health and justice in an interview at the University of Washington Bothell’s Health and Wellness Center. Gipe uses his paintings as tools for self-expression, healing, and advoca...
Cancer Lifeline in the Community
Members of the Cancer Lifeline team recently participated in the Cancer Survivorship Celebration organized by the South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency (SPIPA). This two-day event celebrated Indigenous cancer survivors, emphasizing joy, remembrance, and community resilience. It highlighted the ...
Hello world!
Welcome to the East African Community Services blog. This is the inaugural post inviting readers to engage with the platform. It encourages individuals to become volunteers and contribute to making a positive impact in the community. Visitors can find contact information, including an email addre...
Shoreline Community College Welcomes Tsai-En Cheng as Dean of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in STEM
Shoreline Community College has appointed Tsai-En Cheng as the new dean of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in STEM, effective Sept. 1, 2025. Cheng brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in higher education and workforce development, recognized for her student-centered and equity-...
Join our Summer Food Drive
CarePoint is organizing a summer food drive in collaboration with the Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank (SVFB), a valued partner and host for its mobile clinic. The initiative aims to support those in need by encouraging community members to donate food items. Donations can be dropped off at various cl...
13th Annual A&NH/PI Primary Election Candidate Forum
The 13th Annual A&NH/PI Primary Election Candidate Forum is set to take place at the Wing Luke Museum on Wednesday, July 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will showcase candidates for Seattle City Council District 2 and at-large seats 8 and 9. The council’s decisions influence key issues s...