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The Seattle area groups and organizations listed below are geared primarily towards serving local youth and families. They have been screened by us and found to provide excellent opportunities for learning, volunteering and relationship-building with other families.
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Friends of Youth
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
Need a friend? FoY advocates for and works with youth and families facing serious emotional challenges in order to help them establish stability and self-sufficiency. Volunteers and donors welcome.
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IGNITE - Inspiring Girls Now in Technology Evolution
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Networking events take place throughout Puget Sound region |
IGNITE organizes programs connectin school-age girls to professional women in STEM careers who act as role models and mentors.
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IslandWood
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Networking events take place on Bainbridge Island |
IslandWood is a 255 acre outdoor learning center on Bainbridge; it connects children, adults and families with nature in a way that inspires values of environmental and community stewardship.
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North Cascades Institute
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Networking events take place in North Cascades National Park and throughout Puget Sound region |
NCI organizes unique events year-round to help people of all ages experience, enjoy and learn about the special mountains, rivers, forests, people and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest.
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Outdoors for All Foundation
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Washington |
OFA (formerly Ski for All) works to improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities through year-round outdoor recreational activities like skiing, camping, biking and more.
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Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program
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Networking events take place throughout Washington |
Page Ahead helps children in need succeed in school by developing strong reading skills. They are the leading provider of literacy services for children in Washington State.
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Somali Community Services of Seattle
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Networking events take place in and around Seattle |
SCSS provides essential community-based transition, training, health and cultural services to help Somalis integrate into local society.
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YMCA of Greater Seattle
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Networking events take place in locations throughout King County |
One of the city's most respected nonprofits, YMCA offers hundreds of networking opportunities ranging from volunteer jobs and committee memberships to annual fundraising events.
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4-H Washington Youth Development Program
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
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Amigos de las Americas - Seattle Chapter
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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ARC of Washington State
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Networking events take place in Seattle and chapters throughout Washington State |
ARC works for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in our community. The best way to get involved with ARC is to donate, volunteer or attend an upcoming event.
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Art with Heart
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
Art with Heart's national program provides tools and books especially designed to help kids with mental health issues. Most of AWH's local events are geared towards its volunteers and donors.
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Arts Corps
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
Arts Corps offers free arts education classes to kids in grades K-12. Teachers, donors, volunteers who support Art Corps enjoy regular opportunities to meet and network with each other.
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ArtsWest
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Networking events take place primarily in West Seattle |
ArtsWest is a multi-disciplinary arts organization in West Seattle. ArtsWest members and donors are invited to behind the scenes events and the group's annual gala.
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Atlantic Street Center
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
ASC helps children of all ages to flourish academically, emotionally and socially while also serving families by providing a variety of services to parents and other family members.
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Bahia Street
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle and internationally |
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Battle Point Astronomical Association
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Networking events take place on Bainbridge Island |
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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Bike Works
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Networking events take place primarily in seattle |
Bike Works is a local, Seattle nonprofit that works to build sustainable communities by educating youth and promoting bicycling. Supporters can network by volunteering or attending a fundraiser.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of King County
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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Broadway Bound Children's Theatre
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
Empower your child through live musical theater with Seattle's own Broadway Bound.
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Business Among Moms (BAM)
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Networking events take place primarily in West Seattle and throughout the Puget Sound region |
Seattle-based BAM has chapters throughout the Greater Seattle area. BAM provides mompreneurs the opportunity to network with other moms in a supportive, kid-friendly community.
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Cascade Orienteering Club
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Networking events take place throughout Puget Sound Region |
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Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestras
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Networking events take place in and around Seattle |
CYSO provides a wholesome and stimulating environment for talented young musicians & creates an atmosphere that encourages, challenges and develops their fullest potential in the art of performance.
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Chess Mates Foundation
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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City Year Seattle / King County
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
City Year is a tutoring and mentoring program for school aged children made possible by the support of major local employers and philanthropic organizations.
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CityLeague Recreational Team Ski Racing
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle and nearby ski areas |
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Civil Air Patrol
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
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Community for Youth
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
CFY runs mentoring programs that transform high school students from diverse backgrounds into determined, confident and self-aware young adults. Donors, mentors and advisory board members enjoy regular networking opportunities with other local people com
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EarthCorps
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Networking events take place throughout Puget Sound region |
EarthCorps brings young people from around the world to Seattle for a 12 month educational and leadership program on local environmental restoration. The public is invited to join these emerging environmental leaders at volunteer events held nearly every
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Easter Seals Washington
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Washington |
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Evergreen City Ballet
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Networking events take place primarily on the Eastside |
ECB develops dancers and educates a diverse public, including youth in the art of dance. Classes and professional performances are supported by a strong local community of ballet enthusiasts.
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Family Law CASA
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
CASA is a community nonprofit that supports volunteers appointed to give children involved in custody disputes a voice in court. CASA organizes several fundraising events annually for supporters.
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Friends of the Children - King County
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
Friends of the Children provides one-on-one mentoring relationships for the most at-risk children, from the time they enter kindergarten until high school graduation.
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Frye Art Museum
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
Members of the Frye, Seattle's only free museum, receive invitations to members-only exhibition openings and receptions where they can meet other members.
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Gage Academy of Art
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
Gage Academy of Art is a school in the tradition of the Ecole des beaux-arts in Paris and the Art Students League in NYC. GAA enrolls 2,200 students and involves some 7,000 members annually.
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Girl Scouts of Western Washington
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Western Washington |
Girl Scouts of Western Washington provides opportunities for girls and the adults who support them to develop new relationships through events ranging from fundraising lunches to alumnae meetings.
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Girls on the Run of Puget Sound
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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Global Visionaries
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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GreenStage
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
GreenStage organizes free outdoor theatre productions intended to inspire audiences to engage in live theatre. Networking opportunities are available for volunteers and donors.
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Heron Habitat Helpers
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Networking events take place in Seattle and the Eastside |
HHH is a group of local residents who care about Herons and enjoy each other's company. Become a member today. Family memberships are only $15 per year and events are open to all.
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Homewaters Project
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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Jack Straw Productions
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
JSP is a community-based organization dedicated to the audio arts. JSP provides residencies in sound and writing as well as arts and technology training for youth and adults.
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Junior Achievement (JA) of Washington
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Networking events take place throughout Puget Sound Region and Washington State |
JA teaches young people about business and economics to prepare them for adulthood. Events and sponsorship provide high level networking opportunities.
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Kirkland Arts Center
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Networking events take place primarily in Kirkland |
Kirkland Arts Center provides learning and networking opportunities to people of all ages interested in the visual arts. Programs include workshops, exhibits, classes and special events.
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Kiwanis
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout the Puget Sound Region |
Kiwanis is a global service organization of people who share a commitment to community and helping children. Kiwanis fosters strong bonds between members through regularly scheduled events.
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Lake Union Crew
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center
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Networking events take place primarily in Woodinville |
LBTRC helps children and adults with disabilities to improve their bodies, minds and spirits through therapy involving horsed. Over 300 volunteers donate their time to this cause.
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Lutheran Community Services Northwest
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
LCSNW provides basic services offering hope, justice and health to over 100,000 people and families in needs in the PNW. Meet other supporters through volunteering, donating or attending an event.
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Make-A-Wish Foundation of Alaska & Washington Chaper
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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Marymoor R/C Club
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Networking events take place primarily in Redmond |
Marymoor RC Club is a group of hobbyists who share a love of remote control airplanes and flying. Frequent events at the Marymoor airfield provide relationship building and learning opportunities.
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Meany Center for the Performing Arts (formerly UW World Series)
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
Discover and support exceptional international talent in music, dance and theater performing in Seattle. Financial supporters enjoy uniquely enriching networking opportunities.
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Meetup Groups and Events
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Networking events take place in Seattle and across Washington State |
There are over 1,000 Meetup groups around Seattle, each based on a specific common interest. Meetup events (called Meetups) may attract anywhere from a few to several hundred people.
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Nature Consortium
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
The Nature Consortium teaches local youth environmental lessons through the creative arts and hands-on conservation projects, including the Arts in Nature Festival.
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New Futures
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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North Helpline Emergency Services & Food Bank
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
North Helpline is a broad, grass-roots nonprofit involving thousands of volunteers who serve the needy in North Seattle. Supporters include individuals, foundations and government. All welcome.
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Northwest Nanny Association
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
NNA is a networking and learning organizations for nannies in Seattle and beyond.
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Northwest Sudent Exchange
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
NWSE is a Seattle-based international exchange program for high school students. Host a visiting student in Seattle or send your high schooler overseas for the experience of a lifetime.
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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
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Networking events take place primarily in Pierce County |
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OneWorld Now!
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
One World Now! provides global leadership training combined with Chinese and Arabic language classes for local, economically disadvantaged high school students of color preparing for college.
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Optimist International
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Networking events take place in Seattle and Clubs throughout Washington State |
OI has more than 3,000 clubs around the world. Members share a commitment to local community service with a focus on programs that help young people.
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Pacific Northwest Model Yacht Club
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Networking events take place in Seattle and the Eastside |
PNMYC is a group of RC (remote control) sailboat enthusiasts who meet regularly to share their passion and race their boats.
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Parkour Visions
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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Passages Northwest (A YMCA leadership program for youth)
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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Port Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
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Networking events take place in Tacoma |
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Puget Sound Basketball Leagues
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound |
This is the largest recreational basketball league in the area with over 250 teams. Great way to make new friends and get some fun exercise all year round.
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Reel Grrls
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
Reel Grrls empowers young women from diverse communities to realize their power, talent and influence through media production.
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Refugee and Immigrant Children's Program
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
RICP is a Seattle-based program that helps to place unaccompanied refugee children arriving in our area with foster families and to support their transition to their new country.
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Safe Crossings Foundation
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Networking events take place in Seattle |
Safe Crossings Foundation funds local programs for grieving children touched by the loss of a loved one. To help, become a donor, attend the annual luncheon or host your own fundraiser
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Salish Sea Expeditions
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout the Puget Sound region |
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Seattle Asian Sports Club
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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Seattle Boy Scouts of America - Chief Seattle Council
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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Seattle Childrens Chorus
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
Seattle Children's Chorus nurtures excellence in young musicians ranging in ages from 5 to 19.
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Seattle Children's Theatre Champions Club
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
STC organizes regular shows, classes and workshops for the whole family. Donors at the Champion level enjoy special networking opportunities.
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Seattle Conservatory of Music
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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Seattle Inner City Outings (ICO)
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
ICO is a community outreach program organized by the Sierra Club and run by volunteers to give local urban youth and adults the opportunity to explore, enjoy and protect the natural world.
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Seattle MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement)
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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Seattle Public Library
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Networking events take place in locations across Seattle |
Seattle Public Library calendar is full of free and affordable learning, networking and community events for residents, families and local business owners.
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Sno-King Amateur Hockey Association
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
Sno-King is one of the largest amateur hockey leagues in the nation with ice rinks across the region. Teams for players all ages, including adults, provide great opportunities for new relationships.
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Snoqualmie Nordic Club
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle and Eastside |
Snoqualmie Nordic Club is a club of cross country skiers of all ages with a common interest in developing and assisting nordic skiing in the Snoqualmie Pass area.
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Sound Discipline
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout the Puget Sound region |
This Seattle nonprofit organizes regular events for teachers and parents who need mentoring and training to become more effective.
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Sound Experience
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout the Puget Sound region |
Sound Experiences runs programs for members and students aboard its historic 133 foot schooner.
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Student Conservation Association (SCA) - Seattle Office
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
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Studio East
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Networking events take place in Kirkland |
Studio East provide theater arts education for children on the Eastside. Networking opportunities exist for parents, supporters, volunteers, sponsors and fans of this award winning organization.
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Technology Access Foundation (TAF)
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound region |
TAF prepares underserved children of color for higher education and professional success by providing K-12 programs that build confidence, enhance learning and develop leaders.
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The Moyer Foundation
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
The Moyer Foundation's Camp Erin and Camp Mariposa help children in distress and grieving families. Excellent networking opportunities exist for donors, volunteers, sponsors and event participants.
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The Service Board
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
The Service Board introduces teens to public service and outdoor adventure as a way to overcome personal and cultural challenges. Get involved with this dynamic group by donating or volunteering.
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The Washington Bus
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Networking events take place primarily in greater Seattle region |
The Bus is the political organization of young people, by young people, and for all people.
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Treehouse
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
Treehouse improves the lives of foster children by providing services that other agencies often cannot.
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Urban ArtWorks
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
Urban ArtWorks empowers young people through professional opportunities in the arts with specific focus on at-risk youth. The group offers excellent networking for participants and donors.
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Village Theatre
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Networking events take place in Issaquah and Everett |
Village Theater is a nationally acclaimed theater group providing family entertainment and opportunities for youth through classes and workshops. Networking opportunities abound here.
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Washington Business Week
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Networking events take place throughout Puget Sound Region and Washington State |
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Washington DECA
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Networking events take place throughout Puget Sound Region and Washington State |
WA DECA creates partnerships between business and education by giving high school students to gain real world marketing experience. Members and supporters enjoy regular networking opportunities.
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Washington Junior Golf Association
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Networking events take place in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region |
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Washington Kitefliers Association
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Puget Sound |
WKA is a family friendly association of kite enthusiasts offering regular opportunities to get together and to make new friends.
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Washington Service Corps
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Washington State |
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Washington STEM
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Networking events take place in Seattle and throughout Washington state |
Washington STEM works to advance excellence, equity, and innovation in science, technology, engineering, and math education for students across Washington state.
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Wilderness Awareness School
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Networking events take place primarily in Duvall / Eastside and Seattle |
Wilderness Awareness School connects people and families with the natural world, builds community and fosters personal growth through its classes and programs.
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WithinReach Washington
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
WithinReach serves as the foremost catalyst for improvements in maternal, child and family health. Supporters have the opportunity to network at WR's annual luncheon and through giving activities.
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Youngstown Cultural Arts Center
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
YCAC provides a physical space for community activities and events related to the arts and education along with volunteer, donor and sponsorship opportunities for those with an interest in local arts.
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Youth Eastside Services
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Networking events take place primarily in Bellevue and the Eastside |
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Youth for Understanding
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Networking events take place throughout Puget Sound region |
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Youth in Focus
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
Youth in Focus helps kids and young adults (ages 13-19) facing difficult challenges through formal photography classes and training. YiF welcomes donors and volunteers.
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Youth Maritime Training Association
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
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Youth Theatre Northwest
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Networking events take place primarily in Mercer Island |
Youth Theatre Northwest nurtures the intellectual, artistic and personal development of children and youth through drama education, performing opportunities and live theatre experiences.
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YouthCare
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Networking events take place primarily in Seattle |
Donors and volunteers support YouthCare services ranging from street outreach and residential housing to education and employment training to help Seattle youth in need to build a better future.
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