Kokua supports, encourages and empowers their clients and advocates, and works toward true community inclusion. They strive to be a positive community partner and a welcoming, compassionate community organization that provides information, support and services to individuals with disabilities and their families.

Their mission is to provide individuals with disabilities the support needed to live full and meaningful lives.

The mission of the District is to provide “Continuous Student Learning in a Caring, Engaging Environment.” Their academic focus is to help each child succeed by setting achievement goals and using data to closely monitor progress and adjust instruction. They strive to create a safe, supportive environment in which all students feel connected and valued while they grow academically.

The Mayday Foundation provides immediate, practical financial support to local families coping with cancer while raising kids at home. The Mayday Foundation focuses on assisting Thurston, Grays Harbor and Lewis County families to avoid financial toxicity and decrease the chances of bankruptcy.  Their goal is to maintain a sense of normalcy for the children and keep families intact in their own homes.

The Mayday Foundation works closely with social workers to identify families in need and provides assistance with short-term household expenses such as rent, utilities, gas and groceries.

The Olympia School District provides diverse and challenging learning opportunities for nearly 10,000 students. We envision a supportive environment that promotes trust, growth and achievement of the highest standards. They build their capacity for success through leading-edge programs and operations based on continuous improvement. Their major focus is for continuous and maximized academic achievement of all students.

The mission of Senior Services for South Sound is to improve the quality of life for people as they age by offering a wide range of programs for seniors and their families, addressing the ever-changing demands of our community and senior concerns.

Programs and services include Brighter Days Adult Day Program, Meals on Wheels, Senior Community Dining, Senior Transportation, Supportive Services, Health and Wellness Programs, Trips & Tours Program, Adult Learning and Independent Living Programs.

The Mission of North Mason School District, together with the community, is to educate, empower, inspire and prepare all students to graduate confident in their abilities to meet life’s challenges and opportunities.

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.