FESD Named Community Transit Van GO Recipient

LYNNWOOD, WA – The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced today that it has been selected as a Community Transit Van GO recipient. The Van GO program provides vehicles typically earmarked for auction to local non-profits to give back to the community and make a positive impact in vulnerable populations in Snohomish County.

The Foundation will use the van to support the Work Experiences and Assessment program in the Edmonds School District. The Work Experiences program provides vocational assessment and work experience opportunities for students enrolled in the Lifeskills Program. The LifeSkills Program serves high school students who have mild to moderate disabilities and students from the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program.

The Foundation expects to see more than 200 students served every year over thousands of trips and will allow students to participate in community outreach, work experience opportunities, and learn invaluable skills to aid them in everyday life. Overall, the van will provide more equitable opportunities for disabled, deaf, and hard of hearing students within the district.

“We are very thankful to Community Transit for this opportunity to support the Edmonds School District LifeSkills students,” says Deborah Brandi, Foundation for Edmonds School District Executive Director. “The van will provide students with the means to access vital programs and resources.”