Since 1986 the Kent Community Foundation has provided scholarships and donations to support a vibrant community through partnerships and philanthropy.
Source: kentcf.com
Kent Youth & Family Services
For over 44 years, Kent Youth & Family Services has promoted healthy development of children, youth and families in South King County by providing professional counseling, education and support services.
Source: http://kyfs.org
See Ya Later Foundation
Nearly everyone has been affected by a medical crisis of some sort. Typically, disappointment, fear and discouragement settle on family and friends. Support from others is extremely important when dealing with a family member’s medical issues. Regular activities and schedules and even jobs are sometimes set aside to take care of their unique needs. We’ve been there.
When 10 year-old Scott Banke was diagnosed with a rare type of bone cancer on his mother’s birthday in July of 1999, family and friends supported them in a variety of ways. They provided meals, spent time with their daughter, visited them at the hospital, sent cards, wishes and prayers, decorated their house with Christmas lights, and brought snow and built a snowman in their front yard even when there was no snow in town and much more.
After the two-year battle, and in memory of Scott Banke, the mission began. Scott had an unexplainable impact on many people. That’s the reason why his closest adult friends had such a passion to make something good out of something bad. Almost immediately, the idea and vision of a huge indoor play structure, free and open to the community was brought to the Banke family for approval. This was one way to honor the boy who made everyone smile. The family’s consent launched a series of opportunities for Scotty’s friends, the community and beyond
Today See Ya Later provides camps for kids, scholarships to help students continue their education, resources to families, and much more.
Source: http://www.seeyalater.org/
Communities in Schools of Kent
Communities In Schools of Kent was originally started in 1991 as the Kent Community Council for At-Risk Children and Youth. From its inception, the organization has acted as a forum to bring together a variety of service providers, school district and local government personnel to work on behalf of the birth through 19 population in the Kent School District.
Source: https://kent.ciswa.org/
Communities in Schools of Auburn
Originally founded in 1985 as the Auburn School Lunch Fund, Communities In Schools of Auburn connects community resources with students and schools throughout Auburn but primarily focuses on addressing the most significant risk factors for students dropping out of school.
Source: https://auburn.ciswa.org/
Institute for Community Leadership
The Institute for Community Leadership works to empower individuals and organizations to create a vision of a more just nation and world and to develop and sustain within themselves the strength, hope, leadership relationships and organizational integrity to bring about that vision.
Source: http://icleadership.org/
Kent Schools Foundation
The Kent Schools Foundation was established in 2012 to help fund innovative and equitable learning opportunities for all students in the Kent School District. The Foundation brings together parents, teachers, businesses and community leaders to enrich school environments and support students needing estra help.
Source: http://kentschoolsfoundation.org/
Green River College Foundation
The Green River College Foundation was founded in 1975. Their four focuses are Access, Capacity Building, Flexibility, and Success. In recent years they have significantly increased the scholarships awarded to students now reaching nearly 300 students each year.
Source: https://www.greenrivercollegefoundation.org/
