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I hope you had a peaceful and merry holiday season. Here at the Foundation, 2017 finished with grace and generosity, as supporters like you gave nearly $2,800 in our Zero Balance campaign to erase school lunch debt. We've hit the ground running in 2018. With upcoming Reach for Success grants to benefit classrooms, our new FAN campaign to fund music arts in schools, and a Find Your Fit presentation LWTech on January 31, we're finding more ways to help you bridge the gaps between what our students have and what they need to succeed. In this second issue of the Impact Update, I'm excited to share with you the moving story of Kim and Bailey, a mother and daughter who are making a difference in our community. Read on to learn about our upcoming events and campaigns, and don't forget to register to attend our annual spring benefit luncheon. Please note that we're hosting just one spring event this year--a luncheon at the Redmond Marriott on Tuesday, March 27. Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib is our keynote speaker and Juanita High School student Grace Harrington returns as an MC. It promises to be an inspiring afternoon. I hope to see you there. Sincerely, Larry Wright, PhD Executive Director Lake Washington Schools Foundation
Whole Foods Redmond is located at 17991 Ne Redmond Way, Redmond, WA 98052. donor spotlight"mOM, I THINK MY FRIEND IS HOMELESS."By Elizabeth Russell ![]() Bailey, then just a little girl, spoke out of the blue. Her mother, Kim, replied, “What do you mean?” "I think they're sleeping in their car. Mom, do you think they can stay at our house sometimes, just so that they can have breath?” Kim didn't hesitate. “Of course they can come over and stay with us, and get breath.” “Breath” is a bit of shorthand between mother and daughter. In their household, “breath” can describe a space where one can manage some of life’s obstacles. Kim says that sometimes it’s about “finding your breath for a moment, and that will help you navigate whatever is overwhelming you.” WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR CHILDREN, YOU CAN DO BETTER THAN DUCT TAPE.Lake Washington School District music programs win awards and enrich our children's lives. So when the school district let us know that our high and middle schools needed nearly $300,000 in instruments in the next five years, we knew you'd want to help. Become a "FAN" and fund-a-need for music arts in local schools. Direct your support to the school or learning community of your choice, or make a general donation to support LWSD's circulating instrument library. It's hard enough for a child to play a tuba. Let's make sure it isn't duct-taped. Learn more about the need in your area... register now for local college presentation on January 31, 2018Lake Washington Schools Foundation is pleased to partner with Lake Washington Institute of Technology to present the next step in its "Find Your Fit" series. Free and open to all Lake Washington School District families, this presentation and Q&A session (with tours available after) will introduce the array of workforce-ready programs available at this vibrant local college. Get ready to think outside of the classic college box at this exciting presentation. Sign up today and arrive on time for a free chicken sandwich; this event will fill up! reach for success with |
We know you care about children. We've seen your generosity before, in campaigns like Pantry Packs and others like it. This one's different. This time, we're asking you to give a little to make sure every family starts the new year with a Zero Balance. A fresh start for all students. Isn't that the best gift you can imagine? Read More... |
register now for local college presentation on January 31, 2018.
Lake Washington Schools Foundation is pleased to partner with Lake Washington Institute of Technology to present the next step in its "Find Your Fit" series. Free and open to all Lake Washington School District families, this presentation and Q&A session (with tours available after) will introduce the array of workforce-ready programs available at this vibrant local college. Get ready to think outside of the classic college box at this exciting presentation. Sign up today; this event will fill up! Register for event |
"I'd tell them, hey, we've got 300 LWSD homeless students. They were like, 'Really?'"
You may have already heard of Pantry Packs by now but what about the volunteers that run it day in, day out? For this story, we chose to interview one of the Pantry Packs Volunteer Leadership Team Members, Marlene Vacknitz, to learn about the roots of Pantry Packs. When Marlene first began advocating for the Eastside's homeless population, she'd chat with friends and colleagues about her work and was often stunned by the lack of awareness she encountered, even among well-intentioned and compassionate people who are were already working to help youth in the area. Read more... |
save-the-date FOR OUR ANNUAL BENEFIT LUNCHEON ON MARCh 27, 2018
Mark your calendars for our biggest annual event. The Spring for Learning luncheon invites local philanthropists (that's you!) to engage with like-minded community members and be inspired by remarkable speakers while enjoying a fabulous luncheon at the Marriott Redmond. This year, we're excited to welcome Lt. Governor Cyrus Habib as our guest speaker. Email us now to become a Table Captain or Corporate Sponsor! |
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