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June 2012
Wellspring Family Services
wellspringfs.org
This year, Wellspring Family Services is celebrating 120 years of providing a breadth of services that address the sources of instability within local families. An incredible nonprofit for Seattle parents and children, Wellspring offers housing help for homeless families, education for families on practicing nonviolent behaviors, counseling for at-risk families and individuals, and empowering encouragement for parents to nurture their children.
Every night in King County, more than 2,000 children have no bed to call their own. Approximately 40,000 children witness violence at home each year. And 25 percent of the population experiences mental health issues. These are not merely sobering statistics; these are our neighbors. With our support, Wellspring Family Services can continue its goal to build a community in which children and families thrive. And you can help as well: For every ParentMap Honey purchase made, a portion of our proceeds will be donated directly toward Wellspring Family Services. To learn more about the organization’s inspirational programs for families, visit wellspringfs.org.
May 2012
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
girlscoutsww.org
Celebrating their 100th anniversary this year, Girl Scouts across the country are holding true to their original mission of making a positive difference in our communities; Girl Scouts of Western Washington is no exception. By giving girls access to life-changing experiences, this organization helps empower young girls to develop confidence, character and courage.
We’re excited to feature Girl Scouts of Western Washington as our May Giving Together partner, and you can help too: With each ParentMap Honey family deal purchased, 5 percent will go directly toward helping Girl Scouts of Western Washington make a positive impact in the lives of young girls. Sign up to receive great ParentMap Honey deals in your inbox at honey.parentmap.com.
April 2012
Summer Search
summersearch.org
The mission of Summer Search is a simple one: to find resilient low-income high school students and inspire them to become responsible and altruistic leaders by providing year-round mentoring, life-changing summer experiences, college guidance and a lasting support network. According to the U.S. Department of Education, only half of low-income youth graduate from high school; in 2010, 99 percent of Summer Search’s seniors graduated from high school — and 95 percent went on to attend post-secondary education institutions (93 percent went on to college).
We’re excited to feature Summer Search as our April Giving Together partner, and you can help, too. With each ParentMap Honey family deal purchased, 5 percent will go directly toward helping Summer Search in its goal to inspire low-income high school students to become future leaders in the community. Sign up to receive ParentMap Honey deals in your inbox at honey.parentmap.com.
March 2012
Washington Green Schools
wagreenschools.org
A nonprofit program supported by government agencies, individuals, businesses and foundations, Washington Green Schools works to educate students and communities about sustainable living. Washington Green Schools offers a variety of educational resources and helps public and private K–12 state schools teach, model, and practice sustainability — and guide the next generation of environmental stewards.
We’re pleased to feature Washington Green Schools for the month of March as our Giving Together partner. And you can help as well: For every ParentMap Honey purchase made, 5 percent of the profits will be donated directly to Washington Green Schools and its mission of creating a sustainable environment through education. Sign up to receive ParentMap Honey deals in your inbox at honey.parentmap.com.
February 2012
Rainier Scholars
rainierscholars.org
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Rainier Scholars offers young students of color the academic enrichment, mentoring and educational opportunities to achieve success in college and become future leaders in our community. Each year, 60 students, who will be the first in their family to earn a college degree, begin the rigorous and highly-challenging academic journey. To date, 100 percent of Rainier Scholars have graduated from high school and achieved college acceptance. Their first class of college graduates will emerge in the spring of 2013.
We’re excited to feature Rainier Scholars as our February Giving Together partner, and you can help too! With each ParentMap Honey family deal purchased, 5 percent will go directly toward helping Rainier Scholars continue its goal of access to educational excellence for students of color. Sign up to receive great ParentMap Honey deals in your inbox at honey.parentmap.com.
January 2012
Kindering
kindering.org
Now in its 50th year of helping children with special needs, Kindering offers comprehensive neurodevelopmental services and resources for families, infants and children. To learn more, visit kindering.org.
We’re pleased to feature Kindering for the month of January as our Giving Together partner. And you can help as well: for every ParentMap Honey purchase made, 5 percent of the profits will be donated directly to Kindering and its mission of helping families and children with special needs.
December 2011
Technology Access Foundation
techaccess.org
A Seattle nonprofit leader in education, Technology Access Foundation (TAF) recently celebrated its 15th anniversary of providing science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education to students within the community.
We’re pleased to highlight TAF as our Giving Together partner for December. With each ParentMap Honey family deal purchased, 5 percent will go directly toward helping TAF continue its goal of equipping students of color with the skills needed to achieve success in college and life. Sign up to receive great ParentMap Honey deals in your inbox at honey.parentmap.com.
November 2011
Parent Trust for Washington Children
parenttrust.org
Building strong, healthy families — that’s the mission of this month’s Giving Together partner, Parent Trust for Washington Children. And by providing solutions through coaching, workshops and free or low-cost parenting classes, building strong, healthy families is exactly what’s being offered to parents, caregivers, children and teens throughout Washington state by this nonprofit. Parent Trust features a toll-free family help line (800-932-HOPE) with parenting coaches (live, not recorded), resources for new and expecting parents, in-home programs, and child and teen services. To learn more about the programs offered in your community, visit parenttrust.org.
We’re pleased to feature Parent Trust for Washington Children as our November Giving Together partner. And you can help as well: For every ParentMap Honey purchase made, 5 percent of each sale will be donated directly to Parent Trust. Sign up for ParentMap Honey to receive outstanding deals each week that are specifically tailored for families. Visit honey.parentmap.com to learn more.
October 2011
Ashoka Seattle
ashokaseattle.org
Envision yourself in an “Everyone a Changemaker” world. Creating that world is the goal of this month’s Giving Together partner, Ashoka Seattle. As the first city sector to have adopted the Ashoka vision, Ashoka Seattle prides itself on catalyzing social and citizen entrepreneurs to solve regional social issues by implementing solutions and new approaches to create positive change in the community. Ashoka Seattle offers a variety of programs for citizens who are interested in creating social change within Seattle, such as Youth Venture, Ashoka U and City Changemakers. To learn more about this organization’s valuable vision for the future and its social entrepreneurship programs, visit ashokaseattle.org.
We’re pleased to feature Ashoka Seattle for the month of October as our Giving Together partner. And you can help as well: For every ParentMap Honey purchase made, 5 percent of each sale will be donated directly to Ashoka Seattle. Visit honey.parentmap.com each week to find an outstanding deal that is specifically tailored for families.
September 2011
Camp Fire USA
Central Puget Sound Council
campfire-usa.org
Now, that’s a lot of birthday candles to gather ‘round. Last year, Camp Fire USA Central Puget Sound Council celebrated 100 years of serving youth in the Puget Sound area. Founded nationally in 1910, Camp Fire Girls was the nation’s first interfaith, interracial organization for girls. Its core values are love of the natural world, inclusion and leadership. Today, the organization serves both boys and girls through year-round group programs and environmental learning opportunities throughout the Puget Sound area and summer day and residential camps at Camp Sealth and Camp Niwana. Visit them at the Mountaineers Second Annual OutdoorsFest on Saturday, Sept. 17 in Magnuson Park.
For every ParentMap Honey family deal purchased in September, 5 percent of each sale’s proceeds will be donated directly to Camp Fire. Get great ParentMap Honey deals in your email inbox at honey.parentmap.com.
August 2011
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska & Washington
northwestwishes.org
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska & Washington is one of 64 U.S. chapters that grant wishes to children with life-threatening conditions. (An uplifting example: a Tacoma boy living with Ewing’s sarcoma realized his dream to meet the local stars of Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch” and was named “Captain for the Day” by Captain Sig Hansen.) Since its inception, the Northwest chapter has granted more than 4,500 wishes. To keep the dreams coming, the organization is holding a Walk for Wishes fundraiser Sunday Aug. 14 at Redmond’s Marymoor Park.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is our August Giving Together partner. For every ParentMap Honey family deal purchased, 5 percent of each sale’s proceeds will be donated directly to this organization. To learn more about the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the children you can help, visit northwestwishes.org. Sign up to receive great ParentMap Honey deals in your email inbox at honey.parentmap.com.
July 2011
Seattle Children’s PlayGarden
childrensplaygarden.org
Since 2002, the Seattle Children’s PlayGarden has been improving the lives of children with physical or mental disabilities by providing them with full access to a safe indoor/outdoor recreation space. The PlayGarden, located at the Colman Playfield in South-Central Seattle, is a nonprofit partnership with The Seattle Department of Recreation and offers hands-on natural education, fun activities and a variety of programs for all ages and abilities.
ParentMap has long been a supporter of the PlayGarden’s mission — Executive Director Liz Bullard was chosen as one of our 2010 superheroes for Washington families. We’re pleased to highlight Seattle Children’s PlayGarden again as our Giving Together partner for July. With each ParentMap Honey family deal purchased, 5 percent will go directly toward helping the PlayGarden continue its goal — to give hardworking kids a break and an opportunity to play freely. Sign up to receive great ParentMap Honey deals in your inbox at honey.parentmap.com.
June 2011
Roots of Empathy
rootsofempathy.org
Changing the world, child by child — that’s the goal of this month’s Giving Together partner, Roots of Empathy. Recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Roots of Empathy seeks to develop empathy in children and adults by creating societies that are caring, peaceful and civil. The organization offers two child-centered programs, including Roots of Empathy for elementary students and Seeds of Empathy for children ages 3–5.
We’re pleased to feature Roots of Empathy for the month of June. And you can help as well: For every ParentMap Honey purchase made, a portion of our proceeds will be donated directly to Roots of Empathy. To learn more about this group’s important work and empathy-building programs, visit rootsofempathy.org.
May 2011
NW Children's Fund
nwcf.org
Stopping child abuse and neglect
Since 1985, NW Children’s Fund has donated over 10 million dollars to programs that protect children and at-risk youth. We are pleased to welcome this leading voice on child welfare as our Giving Together partner for the month of May. At ParentMap, we’re passionate about helping to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect. That’s why we’re donating a portion of every purchase made through ParentMap Honey to NW Children’s Fund. To learn more about NW Children’s Fund and how you can donate directly to their programs, visit nwcf.org.
March, April 2011
Wellspring Family Services
wellspringfs.org
More than 2,000 children are homeless right now in King County
You know that you can help, but did you know that your child can? Check out Wellspring Family Services’ Kids Helping Kids Coin Drive Contest, a simple way for little ones to learn about giving while helping other kids. Between now and Sept. 1, visit kidshelpingkidsseattle.org to register and download posters, penny-jar labels and more. At ParentMap, we’re passionate about helping families in need. That’s why we’re donating a portion of every purchase made through ParentMap Honey to Wellspring Family Services.
Since 1892, Wellspring Family Services, a local non-profit organization and our Giving Together partner for March, continues to provide a breadth of services that address the sources of instability for families.Last year alone, they touched the lives of 9,292 children, adults and families in our community. Not only does this agency help homeless families find and hold onto a place to live, they also teach abusive partners non-violent behaviors, provide counseling, and empower parents to nurture their children’s emotional development. Together, with your support, we are building a community where children and families thrive.
February 2011
It Gets Better
itgetsbetterproject.com
A rash of suicides by gay and lesbian teens who were bullied for their sexual orientation prompted local author Dan Savage to create the It Gets Better Project, a worldwide movement that offers support, resources and community to kids who are struggling with issues surrounding their sexual identity. The project’s website now hosts more than 5,000 user-created videos, including submissions by President Barack Obama, and actors Anne Hathaway and Colin Farrell. We hope you’ll join us in supporting the important mission of this project: to provide a place where young people who are lesbian and gay can find hope and support.
January 2011
Roots of Empathy
Changing the world, one child at a time — that’s the mission of Roots of Empathy (ROE), one of ParentMap’s all-time favorite nonprofits. We’re pleased to feature ROE as this month’s Giving Together partner to highlight its important work in developing empathy in children and adults. The program’s unique baby-centered curriculum builds social and emotional skills in kids of all ages. Read our coverage of ROE at parentmap.com/more, and visit its website to learn more. We hope you’ll join us in supporting this wonderful organization.
December 2010
In the spirit of the season . . . please consider supporting our 2010 Giving Together partners:
Committee for Children works globally to prevent bullying, violence and child abuse through special school curriculum programs. CFC’s work has touched the lives of more than 9 million children worldwide. Visit cfchildren.org.
As the state’s nonprofit public-private partnership for early learning, Thrive by Five Washington works to ensure that all children in Washington state are ready to succeed in school . . . and life! Visit thrivebyfivewa.org.
