A Reason to Survive (ARTS) is dedicated to healing, inspiring and empowering children facing life challenges by providing innovative arts-based programs, education and job opportunities. Using the arts as a vehicle, trained and dedicated volunteers will provide a supportive atmosphere fostering healing and hope.
The Puget Sound Explorers (PSE) programs address the lack of opportunities by youth to directly experience the maritime world of Puget Sound and Admiralty Inlet.
As one 2008 camper said: "Thank you for choosen me as one of the people to go to camp it was such a good opportunity to just be in the wilderness w/ no electronics and learn more about camp.
Friendly Horse Acres
$20,000 (Invitational Grant for capital needs November 2007)
Friendly Horse Acres, bringing together horses and humans healing each other physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
The Jefferson Teen Center (Jefferson County, Washington: Invitational Grant of $2,000, granted 7/07) provides drop-in preventive services and recreational opportunities to the youth.
Helping Link: Seattle, Washington: Capacity Building Award of $3,000, awarded 4/07
Mission: “To empower Vietnamese American’s self-sufficiency, family stability, and social adjustment while nurturing community and youth leaders”
Dogs are man's best friend and sometimes a bridge to independence. People with disabilities often experience a great deal of functional and social limitation. It can be difficult to imagine being unable to perform daily tasks that most of us take for granted, such as picking up a dropped item, opening the refrigerator door or hearing the alarm clock. For many in our community this is a reality.
After a three day retreat in Ashford, Washington, The Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG) is ready to implement their five year strategic plan. The retreat allowed the board members to focus on education, fundraising and developing their partnership with the Nisqually Land Trust.
Fostering concern for our environment Pacific Marine Research (PMR) and children from the Swinomish and Tulalip tribes teamed up for an environmental education fieldtrip on Puget Sound, made possible by a grant from the Satterberg Foundation.