Arts & Culture – 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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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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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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ADEFUA Cultural Education Workshop

Latima Charbonneau — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:25:17 +0000

ACEW’s mission is to create, expand, and offer options for youth to enhance growth, personal development, and academic success through the study of African culture, music, and dance. The organization is known for building education pathways for youth and families for the past 27 years. ACEW runs four key programs including “African Arts for All to See,” an education-based program ranging from…

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Centering joy—how Best Starts ensures King County youth are happy, healthy, safe, and thriving.

Latima Charbonneau — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:38:06 +0000

The Best Starts for Kids initiative is designed to ensure that all young people in King County are happy, healthy, safe and thriving. In the Out-of-School Time initiative, SOWA partners with organizations providing afterschool and summer programming to elementary and middle school age youth. Our cohort of providers prioritize the well-being of their participants and their community.

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Creativity, imagination and diversity in North Seattle

Latima Charbonneau — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:32:32 +0000

Wedgwood Drama Studio blossomed out of a need for a creative, uplifting space for dramatic learning and expression in North Seattle. Founder and Director, Christi Cruz, calls it home. A seasoned actor, proud mom of three and Wedgwood resident, Christi founded her business in 2008. Since then, Wedgwood Drama Studio has been a place where youth can have, “a safe and supportive environment to…

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How Life Enrichment Group lives up to its name

Latima Charbonneau — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:58:00 +0000

Life Enrichment Group has been part of the Best Starts for Kids Out-of-School Time initiative since 2018. The Rainier Beach-based organization provides academic services to Black youth and youth of color, offering middle and high schoolers academic support, enrichment activities, and college and career exploration. Every year, Life Enrichment Group (LEG) hosts a tour of historically Black…

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Unveiling overlooked history to empower and educate

Latima Charbonneau — Tue, 04 May 2021 16:54:00 +0000

Based in Thurston County, The Hawk Foundation for Research and Education in African Culture “dedicates itself to the promotion of education, holistic health, and trauma healing in the African American community.” The foundation’s programming includes one in partnership with multiple county library systems called “The Wisdom of the Drum,” which brings youth and their families together to learn more…

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African Young Dreamers Empowerment Program Intl.—amplifying youth voice and resilience.

Latima Charbonneau — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:30:02 +0000

The African Young Dreamers Empowerment Program Intl. (AYDEPI) was established in 2019 in response to missing resources for young immigrants in South King County. Executive Director, Beatrice Kiraguri, noticed that there wasn’t a space for young immigrants to connect and heal—including her daughter, Fiona Okech, an AYDEPI Youth Representative. The urgent need for change and input from…

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Community Spotlight on Empowering Youth & Families Outreach

Latima Charbonneau — Sat, 26 Oct 2019 10:44:57 +0000

Founded in the early 2000s in Southeast Seattle’s Rainier Valley, EYFO’s work includes character-building activities that motivate young people to develop resilience and positive attitudes about their ability to learn and grow by identifying their unique strengths as individuals. EFYO’s programs take “an integrative approach, embedded with wilderness exploration, academic support…

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