Community Spotlight – Elevate Washington

“Every student should have access to art and art making.” A Q&A with Tacoma Art Museum educators

Latima Charbonneau — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:11:30 +0000

TAM aligns with their mission for both young people and their families through after school and community-centered programs. A group of museum educators share their stories from the community and their passion for accessible art for all. “During our first multigenerational library program, a grandmother and her two grandkids came in to learn about Bisa Butler’s work and Gee’s bends…

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Vamos Outdoors Project

Latima Charbonneau — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:07:41 +0000

Beginning in 2018, the Vamos Outdoors Project began their mission of “building community through connection to the land and access to the outdoors.” What, on the surface, appears to be a traditional sports program is also deeply committed to addressing the mental health and resource needs of migrant youth and their families. “All the programs, outdoor and in the classroom…

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Coyote Central & Coyote North

Latima Charbonneau — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 20:45:00 +0000

The ability to express oneself as a young person is a valuable tool for growth and healing. Coyote’s mission is to, “spark creativity in young people, putting tools in their hands to build skills and forge their futures.” Jess Schwab, Communications Director at Coyote, and Alex Peterson, Program & Engagement Manager, shared their insight into the organization’s impact so far and the exciting…

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Oasis Youth Center—celebrating queer youth leadership, every day

Latima Charbonneau — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:04:09 +0000

For more than 36 years it has been a place of joy, community, and understanding. Their mission is to, “transforms the lives of queer youth by creating a safe place to learn, connect, and thrive.” “Oasis believes that queer youth are amazing leaders that have the ability to change the world,” said Siggy Frank, Program Manager at Oasis Youth Center. Frank was introduced to Oasis at 14 years…

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Foundation for Academic Endeavors

Latima Charbonneau — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:18:35 +0000

School’s Out Washington’s 2021 Annual Report, Path & Purpose, explores how shared vision and purpose, connection, and persistence enable community partners to create equitable pathways for youth across the state. Read the full report here. The Foundation for Academic Endeavors (FAE) is located in the Skagit Valley. Many kids in FAE’s programs are from low-income and Latinx families…

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Salish School of Spokane

Latima Charbonneau — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:04:41 +0000

The mission of the Salish School of Spokane (SSOS) is “dynamic Salish language revitalization powering cultural renewal and building a stronger, healthier community.” Of the 29 Salish languages of the Pacific Northwest, 16 no longer have surviving first-language speakers. SSOS offers invaluable Salish language immersion childcare and elementary school for Native American families in the…

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Mending Wings

Latima Charbonneau — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:54:51 +0000

Mending Wings mission is to “empower Native American youth and families to walk together in wholeness and beauty, honor (the) Creator through our cultures and lives…” The organization serves teens of the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation where many different dialects of the language are spoken. Most youth participants range in age from 11-18. Mending Wings inspires a rich…

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Iraqi Community Center of Washington

Latima Charbonneau — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 22:09:39 +0000

Established in 1998, ICCW provides numerous human and social services, from early learning and after-school tutoring to housing support to numerous individuals and families in South King County and the Seattle area. The organization’s mission is to build and empower a healthy and self-reliant community, develop strong leaders, and promote economic independence through direct assistance and…

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Community Spotlight on Living Well Kent

Latima Charbonneau — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 23:31:16 +0000

In its work to create a healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable community for the people of this city in South King County, LKW strives to create widespread access to healthy and affordable food for all residents, safer streets and public spaces that encourage physical activity, greater equity and opportunities to achieve one’s full potential, and a strong sense of community inclusion.

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