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This past Christmas, my office adopted 26 foster boys, ranging in age from 13-18 years old, and living in group homes managed by Pioneer Human Services. These group homes serve boys who are struggling with emotional, behavioral and/or psychiatric problems that prevent placement in a traditional foster care setting. We purchased gifts, using wish lists from the boys, to help provide a joyful Christmas morning for these teenage boys who might otherwise be overlooked.
The office also raised money for grocery gift cards for families in need (also referred by Pioneer Human Services). Our in-office donations totaled $1,430, and together with a $1,000 match from the Windermere Foundation and a 5% bulk bonus from Safeway, we were able to distribute $2,557.50 in grocery gift cards to 10 local families.
We are also thrilled to report that through our partnership with the Seattle Seahawks, this season we raised a total of $31,800 for YouthCare, an organization that provides critical services for homeless youth. Last year’s season raised $35,000, for a two-year total of $66,800 towards our #tacklehomelessness campaign!
