Family Support Center of South Sound was founded in 1992 to provide families with coordinated supportive services in one centralized location with the mission, “Working Together to Strengthen All Families”.

They seek to build strong, healthy, safe and hopeful families through collaborative programs and multiple services, utilizing a “one-stop shop” model. The Family Support Center diligently works to end family homelessness, poverty and family violence through programs and services.

Yelm Community Schools (YCS) strives to ensure all students have the resources they need to thrive. Their goal is for all students to be on a path to graduation, continuing education and work. YCS is a welcoming, safe, student-centered and collaborative learning environment. In partnership with parents, students, and community leaders, YCS staff members are dedicated to helping all students meet performance expectations and achieve their full learning potential.

TOGETHER has been igniting change across the South Sound and beyond since 1989 with health promotion, youth development and prevention initiatives. Their mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of all young people. They partner with families, school and the community to collaboratively address root causes to community problems, and they lead and support change across sectors to serve the needs of the whole child.

Saint Martin’s University prepares students for successful lives through its undergraduate and graduate programs and certificate programs spanning the liberal arts, business, education, engineering, nursing and leadership. Since 1895, Saint Martin’s has aspired to be an inclusive community of learners, rooted in tradition and inspired toward progress.

The mission of GRuB is to grow healthy food, people and community. With roots in the land, they create opportunities for people to learn, lead and thrive. They work with people whose individual circumstances, and social or historical context have led to food disparities, especially when linked to isolation from community and the land.

The South Puget Sound Community College Foundation plays a key role in creating opportunities for students by providing financial support through scholarships, grants, and program funds. Their mission is simple: to make SPSCC a thriving community where students are empowered to achieve their goals, graduate and contribute to the local workforce.