Meet some of the people your donations have helped.

Kindering

Kindering

Holistic therapies uplift a child

Born prematurely at 26 weeks and weighing just over a pound, Juniper was diagnosed with hydrocephalus. After 82 days in the NICU and brain surgery, her pediatrician referred her to Kindering, where she began occupational, speech and feeding therapies. Now, almost 3 years old, Juniper is thriving. Thanks to her progress in feeding therapy, she can enjoy a wide range of challenging solid foods.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

A triumph over drug addiction

“I really hit rock bottom when I was choosing drugs over my next meal,” recalls Christian. Christian’s lifeline was The Salvation Army’s Seattle Adult Rehabilitation Program. The six-month program encompasses life skills, mental health counseling, financial education, nutrition, exercise and volunteerism. Christian completed a culinary program and now works at The Salvation Army’s Renton Hope Market food bank and community center.

Youth Eastside Services

Youth Eastside Services

A journey to healing and self-advocacy

In middle school, Ariel suffered from debilitating headaches that caused her to miss school. Medical professionals misdiagnosed her with depression, leaving her feeling unheard and misunderstood. A neurologist finally diagnosed her with chronic migraines. The neurologist connected her with a counselor at Youth Eastside Services. At YES, Ariel found validation and support. Counseling allowed her to process her trauma and start advocating for her well-being.

Sound Generations

Sound Generations

A community volunteer finds fulfillment

Steve was determined to make a difference in his community. He was drawn to Sound Generations' Volunteer Transportation program because of its flexibility. Steve helps older adults from various backgrounds, languages and cultures — and he always finds the experience positive. Steve plans to continue volunteering as long as he is able. “I love that I can volunteer when it works for me,” Steve says. “It’s been incredibly rewarding.”

Treehouse

Treehouse

Giving foster kids a chance

When students struggle in high school, many administrators think school is just “not for them.” Treehouse knows this isn't the case for youth in foster care. The students Treehouse serves rarely lack the motivation or the ability to learn. The Graduation Success program helps young people in foster care complete high school with a plan for the future.

Wellspring

Wellspring

Preventing homelessness before it happens

At Wellspring, we believe every family deserves a stable home. We connect people with the support they need to maintain stability for themselves and their families — and achieve lasting change. In 2022, more than 31,000 lives were impacted through our core programs: housing services, an early learning center, a free family store and an employee assistance program.

LifeWire

LifeWire

A movement against domestic violence

"I am a survivor of domestic violence. My journey began when I saw a LifeWire poster and decided to reach out. Four years later, LifeWire helped me find the courage and support I needed to finally leave my abusive ex-husband. To truly end domestic violence, we need our community to step up by getting educated, amplifying the voices of survivors and supporting organizations like LifeWire.” — Rebecca

Atlantic Street Center

Atlantic Street Center

Helping Seattle students catch up

Atlantic Street Center’s Summer Academy Program helps Seattle Public School students deepen their education through additional, intentional classroom time. ASC hires certified teachers who instruct elementary and middle school-aged children in English Language Arts, Business 101 and STEM-related subjects. The teachers and ASC staff help students catch up for the upcoming school year. ASC also provides students with two nutritious meals a day.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters

A treasured and lifelong friendship

Little Brother Malachi and Big Brother Seth have been matched for seven years. At the time of their match, Malachi was just eight years old. Through the years, Malachi has faced his fair share of challenges. Having Seth in his life gives him someone he can always lean on for support. In Seth, Malachi will always find an open heart and a listening ear.

Asian Counseling and Referral Service

Asian Counseling and Referral Service

A brighter future for a single mom

A recent Ethiopian immigrant and single mother of two, Senait faced challenges finding a job and housing. She found support at Asian Counseling and Referral Service. A case manager who spoke her language helped her land an apartment. Senait enrolled in ACRS's Digital Literacy and Ready to Work programs, and secured jobs at Amazon’s warehouse and as a childcare provider.

Childhaven

Akin

Keeping families together

Tim wanted to raise his daughter Keira, so he would need to overcome his substance abuse. He checked himself into an addiction treatment program, and Keira was placed in the foster care system. Tim credits Akin for giving him the tools to reunite his family. He received counselling, ongoing emotional support, home visits and parent coaching. Akin helped them find the perfect school program for Keira.

Hopelink

Hopelink

Building a stable foundation

Since 1971, Hopelink has provided stability-building services for immigrants, refugees, people experiencing poverty and people with disabilities in north and east King County. The agency’s nine programs work in tandem to fill gaps, supporting each family or individual’s unique needs. These include housing, food assistance, financial assistance, adult education, energy assistance, financial capabilities, family development and transportation.

Kent Youth and Family Services

A hand up for a struggling family

Finding strength through mental health care

All Sara had for her two children was a backpack and two outfits per child. Through Kent Youth and Family Services’ Early Learning program, she accessed not only free pre-school services, but critical family support services that helped her find housing, furniture, clothing, food and English classes.

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Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)

Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)

Asian Counseling and Referral Service, grounded in a commitment to social justice, provides community-based multilingual and multicultural services that advance the health, well-being and empowerment of Asians, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders and other communities experiencing disparities in health, human services and education.

Atlantic Street Center (ASC)

Atlantic Street Center (ASC)

Atlantic Street Center’s mission is to support families and communities with raising healthy, successful children and youth through direct services and advocacy for social justice and equity.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound establishes and supports 1-to-1 mentoring relationships that positively impacts children and families. By partnering with parents/guardians, volunteer mentors and the community, Big Brothers Big Sisters is accountable for each child in their programs, achieving higher aspirations, greater confidence, better relationships, positive behavior choices, improved mental health and educational success.

Childhaven

Akin

Akin's mission is to disrupt systemic and multi-generational cycles of inequity by partnering with children, families and communities to transform population level health and well-being.

Hopelink

Hopelink

Hopelink provides stability-building services for people experiencing poverty, immigrants and refugees, and people with disabilities in north and east King County. The agency’s nine programs work in tandem to fill gaps, supporting each family or individual’s unique needs. These include housing, food assistance, financial assistance, adult education, energy assistance, financial capabilities, family development and transportation.

Kent Youth and Family Services

Kent Youth and Family Services

Kent Youth and Family Services promotes healthy development of children, youth and families in south King County by providing professional counseling, education and support services, helping youth and families achieve their goals for a better future.

LifeWire

LifeWire

LifeWire supports survivors of domestic violence on their path towards safety, stability and healing. We work to end domestic violence by changing community beliefs, attitudes and behaviors. Domestic violence is a human rights issue. LifeWire envisions a community in which every person lives in a safe environment, free from oppression and with the opportunity to thrive.

Kindering

Kindering

Kindering embraces children of diverse abilities and their families by providing the finest education and therapies to nurture hope, courage and the skills to soar.

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army

With practical compassion, The Salvation Army helps provide basics — housing, utilities, food and clothing — that get people back on their feet. They also provide extras that brighten hearts, like holiday meals and toys.

Sound Generations

Sound Generations

We are a multiservice nonprofit partnering with older adults to combat the inequities of aging by providing accessible, essential and inclusive services supporting people through their life’s journey. We envision a responsive, multigenerational community that recognizes and fulfills the diverse and changing needs of everyone as we age.

Treehouse

Treehouse

Since 1988, Treehouse has helped kids in foster care through programs that help them succeed in school, fulfill key material needs, and provide important childhood experiences that every child deserves.

Wellspring

Wellspring

Wellspring Family Services prevents and ends family homelessness by connecting people with the resources and support they need to maintain and regain stability for themselves and their families — and to achieve positive, lasting change in their lives. In 2022, more than 31,000 lives were impacted through their core programs: housing services, an early learning center, a free family store and an employee assistance program.

Youth Eastside Services

Youth Eastside Services

Youth Eastside Services helps youth reach their full potential, strengthens families and advocates for a safe, caring and equitable community through behavioral health support, expert intervention, outreach, and education. YES is building an Eastside community where every young person feels safe, respected, supported and has a sense of belonging that empowers them to grow into the person they aspire to be.

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