Breakfast With Seattle Sounders FC
Hungry tummies for kids means little concentration in school. Our Breakfast Challenge aims to help and so do the Seattle Sounders! Check it out. Read Article
Education Through Poverty Barriers
Digging through garbage for food. Stealing clothes. Unplanned pregnancy. Ingrid faced an uphill battle in keeping up in school. See how she got back on track with Reconnecting Youth. Read Article
Contact WA Senate to Support Hungry Students
House Bill 1508 includes and supports “Breakfast After the Bell," a United Way program which gives kids in high-need schools food where and when it matters. Schools where at least 70% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals would be required to offer breakfast after the start of the school day. Read Article
Emerging Leaders advocate for change at Lobby Day
This is a guest post by Anne Disabato who works… Read Article
Emerging Leaders take to the kitchen with Farestart
This is a guest post by Danielle Lancaster, a Store… Read Article
Kids Need Breakfast. You Can Help. Act Fast.
Research shows students who eat breakfast do better in school. But Washington rates a dismal 45 out of 50 states when it comes to low-income students participating in breakfast and lunch programs. The Breakfast After the Bell Bill might die by Friday. Read Article
3 Lessons on Leading with Integrity from Seattle Chief of Police Kathleen O’Toole
Guest post from Emerging Leader Committee member, Vanessa Ronquillo. Last… Read Article
The ‘Key’ to Reconnecting Youth
Banks thrive when the community they serve thrives. That’s just one reason Key Bank Pacific Region President Carol Nelson cares about giving back. KeyBank is a partner in our Reconnecting Youth work, ensuring students stay on track to graduate. Carol also has a personal stake in Reconnecting Youth – she’s seen nonprofits from both sides, as a board member and a recipient of services. Read Article
EARNing for a Stable Future
The EARN Starter Savings Program is an online tool that encourages saving through cash incentives. Program participants link the EARN platform with their current bank account and commit to saving a minimum of $20 per month for six months. For every month Savers are able to make their savings goal, they will earn $10. Read Article
Overcoming Education Roadblocks
High school is a tough time for most. Peer pressure, fitting in...add living in different countries and keeping up with all the different education systems. Meet Nimco, who never gave up on herself. She completed high school through Reconnecting Youth and paved her own path toward her dreams. Read Article