Sound Generations: Urgent Need for Caregiver Supports

Feb 2025: Sound Generations’ Caregiver Support Program has been a lifeline for countless families in King County, offering free, personalized services that connect unpaid caregivers to vital resources, counseling, and community education. These services empower caregivers to provide better care while maintaining their well-being. But now, this essential program is in crisis. A recent $120,000 funding loss has created a critical $125,000 gap, jeopardizing counseling sessions, service coordination, and outreach efforts. Without immediate community support, waitlists will grow, and service cuts are inevitable.

Friends of Youth Urgent Need

We are reaching out with an urgent request for your support. Due to the threat of additional federal funding freezes and ongoing uncertainties in government funding, our ability to provide safe shelter, mental health support, and essential services to young people is at risk unless we secure $1.2 million in funding within the next three months. Like many nonprofits, we receive federal funding to provide essential services on behalf of the government, to ensure that these critical resources remain accessible to those who need them most. Your gift today will help keep programs and services open and ensure that young people at Willows Youth Services Center continue to have a safe place to turn. Willows is the only shelter in East King County specifically designed for young adults, making it an essential resource in our community. You can donate HERE

KidVantage: Take A Chance For Kids Fri, March 21, 2025 6:30p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Join us for an evening of goodhearted fun and giving back! Roll the dice at the fantasy casino, raise your paddle at the live auction, and enjoy games, heavy appetizers, drinks and more! All proceeds benefit KidVantage. The Ballroom on the Lake, Vasa Park Resort, 3560 W Lake Sammamish Parkway SE, Bellevue WA, 98008

Issaquah Kiwanish: Boots, Barrels and Brews!  March 21, 2025 | 6:30–9:30 PM

Get ready for a night of fun at Issaquah's Pickering Barn with live music, line dancing, and food!

The Sophia Way: Luncheon for Lasting Impact April 3, 2025

Join us for a meaningful luncheon to better understand how investing in our work can change lives – helping women move from crisis to stability, to securing safe housing and rebuilding their futures. The Sophia Way believes every woman deserves shelter, safety, and a path to stability. Since 2008, we have served over 5,000 women, helping hundreds secure permanent homes. And the impact is lasting – between 2020 and 2023, 89% of the women we housed remained in housing. That’s the return on investment when you support The Sophia Way. 

The Sophia Way: Investing in Stability Save The Date: April 17, 2025

Enjoy your lunch break while making a meaningful difference in the lives of women experiencing homelessness! This event is designed for busy professionals to take a break from their day and support The Sopha Way's mission as a place of hope and change. Invite your colleagues, and together, let's create lasting positive change for women. Time: 11:45 - 1:15
Location: 11062 NE 2nd St Bellevue

IACS: Milan 2025   Sat, April 19, 2025  5.00 pm  The Hyatt Regency in Renton

IACS invites you to the 2025 Fundraiser "Milan" at The Hyatt Regency in Renton. Proceeds from Milan will support IACS operations, crisis services (including assistance for survivors of domestic violence, emergency rental and food support assistance, and mental health services such as one-on-one counseling and support groups), as well as the development of the IACS Kent Community Center. 

Friends of Youth: Celebration of Youth Starting April 25, 2025

Picture this: A better future built from your support! Learn about our community's current landscape from community members, professionals within the field, and individuals with lived experiences. Engage in conversations centered around our organization’s current services that aid in supporting youth and young families on the Eastside of King County. Understand how important your involvement and contributions are in helping our services build a more sustainable and better future for our community. Questions? Reach out to devsupport@frie​ndsofyouth.org

Friday, April 25 - Homeless Youth Services * Friday, May 2 - Behavioral Health Services * Friday, May 9 - Foster Care Services 

Mary’s Place Lunch & Learn

Join us at our Mary’s Place Lunch & Learn webinar programs to hear from our staff and partners about some of the causes of homelessness, as well as innovative programs to address our community crisis, and how you can get more involved. Join our mailing list to get invitations! Want to learn more now? Check out our recorded events!

United Way of King County: Eat, Drink & Be Generous Monthly Events

Working together to rebuild community through good food and generosity. A series of virtual events, Eat, Drink & Be Generous is centered around good food and raising money to support the community.  Check out the chef lineup and reserve your spot for upcoming events!