GivingTuesday from FLSSP
#GivingTuesday Every year, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, people take the time to kick off the holiday season by giving back to their community. Whether it is donating money to a charitable cause or volunteering, Giving Tuesday is a day set to benefit our community. Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that encourages people to do good. This day is your chance to give, collaborate and celebrate generosity at Lake Sammamish State Park. Make someone smile, help a neighbor or stranger out,
Be the Community You Wish to See
Join us! This GivingTuesday, we invite you to get out there and show your support by volunteering, spreading the word, or by making a donation to Encompass or another local organization that you care about. Together, we can be the community we wish to see! There are three ways you can help Encompass: #1: Give what you can. Even just a dollar helps support our vast array of services for children and families. Your donation can provide life-changing Parent-Child Interaction therapy to a child
FISH Receives 2022 Pacific Summit Award for Community Outreach Program from WFEA
We are thrilled to announce that FISH received WFEA's (Washington Festivals and Events Association) 2022 Pacific Summit Award for Community Outreach Program with our Salmon Mosaic Bench project. Recycled glass and tile mosaic benches were created by over 100 community members of all ages. Over 2,000 hours of glass cutting, designing, installation and coordination. If you haven't already, come by and see these beautiful benches on the south side of the hatchery! Designed and managed by Cheryl Smith of
Eastside Baby Corner is now KidVantage!
Eastside Baby Corner is now KidVantage! The name has changed but the mission has not. KidVantage's mission is to help kids reach their full potential tomorrow by meeting basic needs today. We provide tangible assistance at no cost to families experiencing financial challenges or family disruption, reducing the distress felt by children, and their parents. Through partnerships with 75+ human service organizations, schools, and medical facilities, more than 12,000 children each year are helped. Kids have
Eastside Fire & Rescue Names New Chief
From Patch.com:Ben Lane began his career as a volunteer firefighter in Woodinville in 1991 and will now lead Eastside Fire & Rescue as chief. (Eastside Fire & Rescue) ISSAQUAH, WA — Eastside Fire & Rescue this week appointed a longtime department veteran as the agency's new permanent chief. Ben Lane started his 31-year career as a volunteer firefighter in Woodinville before joining what was then Fire District 10. In the years since, he earned a bachelor's degree in fire administration and served in
Encompass Autumn Gala “The Snow Ball” Delivers with Generous Bidding to Benefit the Community
On November 5th, the Hyatt Regency Bellevue’s Evergreen Ballroom turned into a winter wonderland for the 2022 Encompass Autumn Gala “The Snow Ball”. Nearly breaking an attendance record of well over four hundred people, guests came dressed in cool tones and winter formalwear to generously support Encompass programs for children and families in our community. Shellie Hart, local radio personality and on-court entertainment for the Seattle Storm and OL Reign, once again entertained guests with her
The Annual Issaquah Reindeer Festival Returns!
The Issaquah Reindeer Festival will return December 1, 2022Reindeer Festival Admission includes Zoo Admission!Use the calendar (link) to reserve your entry time! Reservation system is live - Get Your Tickets Now!Limited Availability for same day purchase 11:00-2:00 Priority reserved for Zoo Members!Enjoy the sights and sounds of the holidays with family and friends! Take part in the most unique annual holiday celebration in the Northwest, offering excitement and fun for everyone!Santa is here December
7 Days, 9 Participants, 1 Journey: A Recap of the 2022 Annual Expedition
At Recovery Beyond, we believe in cultivating a spirit of adventure, wholeness, and health through consistent, no-cost, programming. This ranges from weekly bouldering sessions to monthly community gathering, to our larger, more unique events. The Audacious Annual Expedition is the largest event of the Recovery Beyond calendar year and gives Participants a substantial goal they can work towards. Our 2022 Audacious Annual Expedition took Participants on a kayaking trip around the San Juan Islands. The
Long-Time Village Theatre Youth Education Director Kati Nickerson To Retire
Her leadership has impacted countless young people in the past 24 years.ISSAQUAH & EVERETT, WA (October 27, 2022) -- With respect and gratitude, Village Theatre’s Artistic Director Adam Immerwahr and Managing Director Laura Lee announced that after 24 years as Director of Youth Education, Kati Nickerson is retiring from Village Theatre. Kati began her leadership of the KIDSTAGE Youth Education program in October of 1998. At that time, the KIDSTAGE program in Issaquah consisted of a few classes a year and
Issaquah Based Nonprofit Receives Fisher Service Award for Military Community Service
Washington, D.C. (Oct. 26, 2022)– Everyone for Veterans was named as a recipient of a 2022 Fisher Service Award for Military Community Service. Everyone for Veterans will receive a grant of $40,000.00 to grow its No-Cost Comprehensive Dental Program. As a recipient, Everyone for Veterans will also receive an advertising package from Military Times valued at $34,000. The newly rebranded Fisher Service Award presented by Fisher House Foundation and Military Times was previously known as the Newman’s Own
Influence the Choice Named Finalist in BECU People Helping People Award
People Helping People is BECU's Community Giving program that allows any U.S. resident, 18+ to vote for their favorite nonprofit at becu.org/awards Grand grant amount is $40,000! The deadline for voting is 11:59pm on Sunday, November 13th. It is an honor to be named a finalist - Congratulations to the team at Influence the Choice!
Dining for Kids is Back…With a Twist!
Dining for Kids is Back…With a Twist! Learn more! This year, we’re partnering with local restaurants who celebrate giving back to our community. Mark your calendar today and check back the first week of each month for details on how your meal purchase can be donated back to support our students! When you Dine for Kids each month, our restaurant partners donate 20-33% of the cost of your meal back to the Issaquah Schools Foundation to fund resources and programs in the areas of academic support &
