Programs helping street
youth improve their futures; helping youth explore their creativity and avoid unwanted pregnancies;
helping Native American youth connect with their cultural traditions; connecting
low-income urban kids to nature; and providing services for women survivors of domestic violence.
Street Youth Programs:
We like programs
that meet hard-hit kids on their own terms without judgement, criticism,
and coercion. Programs where staff and volunteers treat homeless youth
with respect, providing opportunities for a stronger, healthier future.
Projects where youth can speak for themseleves. We support efforts
that recognize the special challenges facing gay and lesbian teens.
We funded
the Seattle Young People's Project, the Street Links van through
Seattle Children's Home, the 45th Street Clinic for Homeless Youth,
the "Steps Ahead" program for teen girls offered by Community
for Youth, the YMCA's "Come Clean" program and the "Teen
Feed" program in Seattle's U-District.
Creative Programs:
We
like programs that encourage youth to express themselves, stimulate
creative possibilities, and explore life issues. We especially like
programs that provide skills and training through hands-on arts projects.
We funded
Coyote's "Hit the Streets" summer program, the Youth in
Focus photography program, the Scribes program at Richard Hugo House,
and Book it All Over literacy/theatre outreach through Book-It Repertory.
Native American Youth:
We want to give
urban and reservation youth throughout Washington opportunities for
a healthy, creative, and independent future. We prefer projects based
in the Native culture, but we'll consider requests from agencies with
a respectful track record with Native American youth.
We funded
the Lummi Cedar Youth Empowerment Program, the Sapa Dawn youth programs,
and Books for Kids' project for Native American children.
Teen Pregnancy Prevention:
We like programs
to help teens avaoid pregnancy, and teen parenting programs that nurture
strong relationships to prevent potential child abuse. We aren't looking
for judgemental attitudes or moral absolutes.
We funded
Camp Fire's Teen Parent Program, and Big Sisters' Teen Age Mothers
project, and Planned Parenthood's Teen Council Programs.
Environmental Programs:
We support opportunities
for low-income urban youth to explore their world through hand-on
experiences in nature. We want all kids to have the chance to become
environmental stewards, and to consider a possible future in science
or conservation.
We funded
the Wilderness Volunteer Corps, and the EarthWork Urban Youth Corps
project.
Domestic Violence:
We support shelters and services for women surviving domestic violence.
We funded Jubilee Women's Center, Chaya, and Mary's Place program of Church of Mary Magdelene.
Special
Initiatives
Technical Assistance
Grants.
Grants of $100 - $700 are made throughout the year, to enhance skills
for board and staff. These grants are not available for conferences.
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