“We could not provide programs and services that fundamentally benefit thousands of students in our district without strong community partnerships,” said Foundation Executive Director Deborah Anderson. “We thank the Hazel Miller Foundation for once again investing in student success and supporting our teachers’ essential work in the classroom.”

The Student Scholarship program will receive $37,000 to increase the number and amount of financial awards given to graduating senior high school students going on to vocational, 2- or 4-year college programs, and to continue scholarship aid for qualifying students. Last year, the Foundation awarded $159,000 in scholarships to 69 students across the district’s six high schools.

The Hazel Miller Back to School Basics program will receive $32,000 so that teachers can buy classroom supplies and supplemental materials that enrich student learning. More than 250 teachers will receive funds at the beginning of the 2019-2020 schoolyear.

The Foundation’s Nourishing Network program, created at the request of and in partnership with the Edmonds School District, will receive $5,000 to support key services. These include weekend meal kits for more than 240 students each week, the summer meal program serving 2,200 free lunches, pop-up pantries at five schools to provide food and basic necessities to struggling households, and holiday meals for 150 families in need.

The Hazel Miller Foundation supports programs and projects that serve the public’s benefit, especially in the areas of education and youth services, poverty alleviation and hunger, civic and community services and amenities, the environment, diversity, culture, and the arts. www.hazelmillerfoundation.org

For 35 years, the Foundation for Edmonds School District has worked in partnership with the District to ensure that every student has the resources to learn, thrive and contribute to our vibrant community. With an all-volunteer board and active community participants, the Foundation provides supplemental funding to support students, families and educators in the pursuit of educational excellence. www.foundationesd.org

The post Foundation Receives $74,000 from Hazel Miller Foundation appeared first on Foundation ESD.

Neighborhoods served by the summer meal program have high numbers of students qualifying for the federal free and reduced lunch program that provides meals during the school day. Last year, nearly 650 children in the Edmonds School District were homeless and nearly 6,600 students received free or reduced cost lunch.

“The reality for many families is that summer break squeezes an already tight budget forcing a choice between food and rent, gas or other necessities. The free summer meal program reduces child hunger in our community,” says Foundation Executive Director Deborah Anderson.

Children ages 5-18 are served a nutritious lunch and participate in a mini summer camp offering themed learning and physical activities. Community partners include: Sno-Isle Mobile Library Van, Experience Momentum, Move60!, and South Snohomish Fire & Rescue. Services are free to all participants and do not require pre-registration.

The Nourishing Network’s 2019 summer meal program will run Monday-Thursday from July 1st through August 22nd at four Lynnwood locations: Community Life Center, Martha Lake Baptist Church, Meadowdale Community Church and South Lynnwood Park.

For 35 years, the Foundation for Edmonds School District has worked in partnership with the District to ensure that every student has the resources to learn, thrive and contribute to our vibrant community. With an all-volunteer board and active community participants, the Foundation provides supplemental funding to support students, families and educators in the pursuit of educational excellence. www.foundationesd.org

The post Foundation Receives $5,000 Grant from Horizon Foundation appeared first on Foundation ESD.

In the Edmonds School District, more than 6,600 students qualify for the free and reduced lunch program, which provides breakfast and/or lunch during the school day. Summer meal sites are located in high-need neighborhoods where as many as 75 percent of children qualify.

“Families who rely on federal free and reduced meals during the school year often don’t have the income to pay for an additional 10 meals a week during the summer,” says Foundation Executive Director Deborah Anderson. “When school is not in session, children may go without breakfast and lunch. The free summer meal program reduces child hunger in our community.”

Children ages 5-18 are served a nutritious lunch and participate in a mini summer camp that offers themed physical and learning activities. Community partners include: Sno-Isle Mobile Library Van, Experience Momentum, Move60!, and South Snohomish Fire & Rescue. Services are free to all participants and do not require pre-registration.

The 2019 summer meal program will run Monday-Thursday from July 1^st through August 22^nd at four Lynnwood locations: Community Life Center, Martha Lake Baptist Church, Meadowdale Community Church and South Lynnwood Park.

For 35 years, the Foundation for Edmonds School District has worked in partnership with the District to ensure that every student has the resources to learn, thrive and contribute to our vibrant community. With an all-volunteer board and active community participants, the Foundation provides supplemental funding to support students, families and educators in the pursuit of educational excellence. www.foundationesd.org

###

The post Foundation Receives $45,000 Grant from Verdant Health Commission appeared first on Foundation ESD.

“The effects of undernourishment on a child’s school performance and long-term health and wellness are understood” said Deborah Anderson, Executive Director of the Foundation for Edmonds School District. “The Nourishing Network began as a weekend meal program but has grown, as the needs in our district have grown, to include coordinated, comprehensive supports for more than 250 of our most vulnerable students and their families. We thank The Rite Aid Foundation for helping to fund these essential services with this grant.”

The Nourishing Network was created in partnership with and at the request of the Edmonds School District to provide meals and services to hungry and homeless students and their families. Programs include Weekend Meal Kits, Summer Meals Program, Pop-Up Pantries, and holiday meals. Almost 33 percent of students in the Edmonds School District are eligible for free or reduced lunch and an estimated 600 will experience homelessness during the school year.

The KidCents Regional Grant Program, which provides grants of $15,000-$30,000, significantly expands the reach of KidCents by funding specific out-of-school-time programs focused on children’s nutrition, physical fitness and academic success. The KidCents program also annually supports a select group of more than 400 nonprofit, kid-focused organizations committed to improving the health and wellbeing of children living in the communities Rite Aid serves and national organizations focused on critical children’s issues, including The Fred Rogers Company, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Folds of Honor.

“We created the KidCents program to ensure that kids have a chance for better lives and brighter futures,” said Tracy Henderson, director of The Rite Aid Foundation and charitable giving initiatives. “With the introduction of the KidCents Regional Grant program, we are expanding our efforts even more while filling a need for valuable out-of-school-time programming. In addition, we are enabling our partner nonprofit organizations to implement innovative, ground-breaking programs that advance children’s health and wellbeing and promote academic growth.”

KidCents Regional Grants support nonprofit organizations with programs that serve children, from newborn to 18 years of age, and improve the quality of life in Rite Aid communities.The grants support three of KidCents’ primary focus areas for improving the health and wellbeing of children: healthy eating, active living and education.

Through KidCents, members of Rite Aid’s loyalty program, wellness+ rewards,can round up their in-store or online purchases to the nearest dollar and give their change to one of more than 400 nonprofit organizations focused on improving the health and wellbeing of children. For more information, visit www.kidcents.com.

Since its inception in 2001, The Rite Aid Foundation has awarded more than $50 million to nonprofit organizations. Additionally, Rite Aid, through the efforts of its customers, supplier partners and associates, has also raised more than $87 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country since 1994. 

For 35 years, the Foundation for Edmonds School District has supported students, teachers and schools by putting money raised where it enhances student learning the most — directly into schools and classrooms. With an all-volunteer board and active community participants, the Foundation successfully provides Edmonds School District with a dynamic partnership in educating our children. www.foundationesd.org

###

The post Foundation Receives $15,000 Rite Aid KidCents Grant appeared first on Foundation ESD.

“Inspirus has a long history of investing in public education and strong communities throughout Washington State. We are honored to be among the organizations it supports,” said Deborah Anderson, Executive Director of the Foundation for Edmonds School District. “Partnerships are at the heart of the Foundation’s 35-year history, so I’m pleased to count Inspirus among our partners as we continue to implement programs designed to ensure that every student in our district has the resources to learn, thrive and contribute to our vibrant community.”

The Edmonds School District is Snohomish County’s largest public school district, serving more than 20,200 students across 35 schools. Nearly 33% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch and an estimated 600 will experience homelessness during the school year. Last year, the Foundation made more than $600,000 in district-wide program investments.

Inspirus Credit Union, which recently announced its intent to merge with Gesa Credit Union, has more than 80,000 members and $1 billion in assets. Established in 1936, Inspirus’ vision is to be a financial services organization most valued for its contributions to education.

“It is evident that the Foundation for Edmonds School District creatively and effectively bridges barriers to school success,” said Pamela Shelp, Community Engagement & Partnership Coordinator, Inspirus Credit Union. “Our two organizations share a common belief that quality public schools and secure families make for thriving communities. This gift is an investment in those priorities.”

For 35 years, the Foundation for Edmonds School District has supported students, teachers and schools by putting money raised where it enhances student learning the most — directly into schools and classrooms. With an all-volunteer board and active community participants, the Foundation successfully provides Edmonds School District with a dynamic partnership in educating our children. www.foundationesd.org  

The post Inspirus Credit Union Makes $10,000 Gift appeared first on Foundation ESD.

The post Foundation Receives $75,000 Whitehorse Foundation Grant appeared first on Foundation ESD.

The Nourishing Network Summer Meal Program, made possible through the support of Verdant and other community partners, is a collaborative effort to feed children and to engage them in health and wellness activities over long summer months. Free lunches are provided by FareStart, through the YMCA. Experience Momentum, Edmonds School District’s Move60! Program and Swedish Edmonds are also on hand to facilitate guided activi

ties.

The program runs Monday through Thursday, from June 25 through August 23, and is open to any children, ages 5

through 18. Each day, children will receive lunch, participate in activities and games, and learn about healthy lifestyle choices. To learn more about the Summer Meals program, please see the program page for more details. 

“We are fortunate to be able to provide this valuable service to our local families and feel gratitude to community partners who are supporting this program,” said Foundation Executive Director, Deb Anderson

The Nourishing Network program is a series of meals program to help feed Edmonds School District students and families who are experiencing homelessness or in emerging crisis situations. Currently, there are over 600 homeless students, and, on average, 7,900 families are on free and reduced lunch programs. Often these students leave school Friday and do not have another meal until Monday morning.

The post Foundation Receives Grant from Verdant Health Commission appeared first on Foundation ESD.

Absher Construction Company, through their Holiday Lights program, donated 50 meals with a value of $1237.50.  Meal donations were also received from Mill Creek Four Square Church, and families from Edmonds-Heights k-12 school, valued at over $200. “Thanks to the very generous donations from these caring community members, 58 families will have a special holiday meal to share,” said Foundation Executive Director, Deb Anderson. “The spirit of holiday is great in our community and we feel blessed to share in their plentiful gifts.”  Holiday meal baskets included a turkey, 5lb bag of potatoes, corn, beans, stuffing, rolls and brownie mix.

The Nourishing Network program is a weekend meal program to help nourish homeless and low-income families in the Edmonds School District. Currently, there are over 250 homeless students, and 37% of families on free and reduced lunch programs. Often these students leave school Friday and do not have another meal until Monday morning.  Nourishing Network will provide meals to families in need.

For over 30 years, the Edmonds Public Schools & Alumni Foundation has supported students, teachers and schools by putting money they raise where it enhances student learning the most — directly into schools and classrooms. With an all-volunteer board and active community participants, the Foundation has successfully provided Edmonds School District with a dynamic partnership in educating our children.

Donations for the Nourishing Network program can be made to the Foundation for Edmonds School District, P. O. Box 390, Lynnwood, WA  98046 or www.foundationesd.org.Edmonds

The post Foundation Delivers Holiday Meals to Families in Need appeared first on Foundation ESD.