Stories – Elevate Washington

For Bridging Cultural Gaps, coding is only the start of the journey

Latima Charbonneau — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:42:24 +0000

Looking at the Expedia headquarters, one word came to mind: stark. Expedia’s vast green fields contrasted with the vast amounts of glass and steel that made up the building. Students in Bridging Cultural Gaps’ Hidden Genius program aren’t here to study architecture and spacing, though – they’re here to learn more about what Expedia is and what it has to do with coding.

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“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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Basketball programs offer community and connection for youth

Latima Charbonneau — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:53:06 +0000

Along with physical fitness, the fun and challenge of basketball can help youth gain self-confidence and learn focus and communication skills. For many kids and teens, the basketball court is a familiar space where they can just show up and play (solo, one-on-one, or on a team) and build relationships with peers and mentors. In many communities, Friday night and weekend drop-in programs are a…

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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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Mentoring opportunities for youth across Washington

Latima Charbonneau — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 19:49:57 +0000

Elevate Washington’s free youth program directory features close to 400 programs in Washington state that offer mentoring for elementary, middle, and highschool students as well as young adults. Mentoring programs provide one-on-one (1:1), group setting, and peer-based mentorship that help youth in developing life skills such as time management, self advocacy, and goal setting.

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Supporting young refugees through community partnerships

Latima Charbonneau — Tue, 26 Jul 2022 22:26:23 +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. Since 2007, School’s Out Washington (SOWA) has fostered partnerships between community and schools to support refugee students.

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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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