Clothes for Kids has recently been awarded a $5,000 grant from The Everett Clinic Foundation.
About The Everett Clinic Foundation:
The Everett Clinic Foundation was established in 1994 by Clinic staff and physicians. The goal of the Foundation is to provide ongoing philanthropic support to charitable organizations in Snohomish County. The Foundation is administered by a Board of Directors who are responsible for the allocation of funds.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Bicycle Essay Contest Begins
Clothes for Kids Announces Student
Bicycle Essay Contest
Summary:
One boy and one girl of each grade level (Kindergarten-Sixth grade) will each win a bicycle and helmet. To be eligible to enter, children must live in Snohomish County and qualify for the free and reduced lunch program. Entries must be received by October 31, 2008.
Eligibility
• Contest open to all Snohomish County Children in grades Kindergarten - sixth who qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.
How to Enter
• Completely fill out all the required fields on the entry form, including first and last name, complete home mailing address (no P.O. Boxes), daytime telephone number (including area code), date of birth and e-mail address
• Essays must be 100 words or less and begin with: “The reason I would like a bicycle is. . .” (Kindergartners my substitute an art project or drawing in place of an essay).
Judging Criteria/Winner(s) Selection
• Essays will be judged on creativity, originality, grammar, spelling, and punctuation and conformity to contest rules.
• Essays must be written by students, not copied from other sources and not created in collaboration with anyone.
• Essays must include at least one bicycle safety element (such as wearing a helmet, signaling, observing stop signs, red lights and other traffic laws), how the student would care for the bicycle.
• Essays may be typed or handwritten. If handwritten, essays must be double-spaced, neat and legible.
• Students should make copies of student essays before sending. Essays will not be returned.
• Entries must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2008.
Winner(s) Notification
• Within a week of deadline for entries.
• Winning essays will be distributed to the media for possible publication.
Prizes
• Judges will select one male and one female first-place winner in each grade level, who will receive a bike and a bicycle helmet. Second and third-place winners in each grade level will receive bicycle helmets. All winners will receive a certificate of achievement from Clothes For Kids. This contest will allow for 14 bikes.
For more information, please contact: Ken Nabors at: joynessinbikedom@yahoo.com.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (Detach and place on back of each entry.) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Student
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Age: ______ Grade: _____
School: _____________________________________________________________
Address: Street, City, ZIP Code
Phone Number: (______) _______________________________
Parent/Guardian
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Address: Street, City, ZIP Code
Phone Number: (______)__________________
Please send essay entries to: Clothes For Kids, Bicycle Essay Contest
16725 52nd Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98056
Bicycle Essay Contest
Summary:
One boy and one girl of each grade level (Kindergarten-Sixth grade) will each win a bicycle and helmet. To be eligible to enter, children must live in Snohomish County and qualify for the free and reduced lunch program. Entries must be received by October 31, 2008.
Eligibility
• Contest open to all Snohomish County Children in grades Kindergarten - sixth who qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.
How to Enter
• Completely fill out all the required fields on the entry form, including first and last name, complete home mailing address (no P.O. Boxes), daytime telephone number (including area code), date of birth and e-mail address
• Essays must be 100 words or less and begin with: “The reason I would like a bicycle is. . .” (Kindergartners my substitute an art project or drawing in place of an essay).
Judging Criteria/Winner(s) Selection
• Essays will be judged on creativity, originality, grammar, spelling, and punctuation and conformity to contest rules.
• Essays must be written by students, not copied from other sources and not created in collaboration with anyone.
• Essays must include at least one bicycle safety element (such as wearing a helmet, signaling, observing stop signs, red lights and other traffic laws), how the student would care for the bicycle.
• Essays may be typed or handwritten. If handwritten, essays must be double-spaced, neat and legible.
• Students should make copies of student essays before sending. Essays will not be returned.
• Entries must be postmarked no later than October 31, 2008.
Winner(s) Notification
• Within a week of deadline for entries.
• Winning essays will be distributed to the media for possible publication.
Prizes
• Judges will select one male and one female first-place winner in each grade level, who will receive a bike and a bicycle helmet. Second and third-place winners in each grade level will receive bicycle helmets. All winners will receive a certificate of achievement from Clothes For Kids. This contest will allow for 14 bikes.
For more information, please contact: Ken Nabors at: joynessinbikedom@yahoo.com.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (Detach and place on back of each entry.) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Student
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Age: ______ Grade: _____
School: _____________________________________________________________
Address: Street, City, ZIP Code
Phone Number: (______) _______________________________
Parent/Guardian
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Address: Street, City, ZIP Code
Phone Number: (______)__________________
Please send essay entries to: Clothes For Kids, Bicycle Essay Contest
16725 52nd Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98056
Opening Day at Clothes for Kids
Opening day for infants and toddlers was a huge success, we served 59 infants and toddlers on Wednesday, 61 on Thursday, and 30 today.
Monday, September 15, 2008
A BIG Thank you to Clothes for Kids
At Clothes for Kids, we have the pleasure of serving many families in the community throughout the year. Here is a letter received recently from a satisfied client:
Nancy and Volunteers,
A Great BIG Thank you to Clothes For Kids and all who work there. You outfitted 4 out of my 5 kids for school this year. It has been a hard year for us as well as for many others I'm sure. My husband runs his own business and he was out of work for 6 months last year. We have had a very hard time trying to "catch up" and not having to worry about clothes or school supplies this Fall was such a relief. Everyone that works at Clothes For Kids has such a happy heart to give and is so helpful. Thank you for your spirit of giving and generosity. May God bless all you do for others.
Gratefully,
C.Z. of Edmonds
Nancy and Volunteers,
A Great BIG Thank you to Clothes For Kids and all who work there. You outfitted 4 out of my 5 kids for school this year. It has been a hard year for us as well as for many others I'm sure. My husband runs his own business and he was out of work for 6 months last year. We have had a very hard time trying to "catch up" and not having to worry about clothes or school supplies this Fall was such a relief. Everyone that works at Clothes For Kids has such a happy heart to give and is so helpful. Thank you for your spirit of giving and generosity. May God bless all you do for others.
Gratefully,
C.Z. of Edmonds
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Clothes for Kids Auction: 09/20/08
Celebrate the Children - Clothes for Kids Annual Dinner & Auction
September 20th, 2008 at 6:00pm - Embassy Suites Hotel in Lynnwood
A fun time will be had by all, as we will have a variety of live and silent auction items to please everyone. Please e-mail office@clothesforkids.org to ensure an invitation or to donate an auction item.
URGENT: Backpacks and School Supplies needed
Low-income Children in Snohomish County in Urgent Need of Backpacks and School Supplies
This September, thousands of children throughout Snohomish County will go back to school without the necessary backpacks and school supplies. It is important for each child to start the school year off right by having the essential supplies. It is equally important that those same children have the supplies they need not just in September, but throughout the school year as well. Clothes for Kids provides school supplies to homeless and low-income children year-round. This year, the need for our support services is expected to grow, while the much-needed supplies have been harder to come by.
Please consider donating some new items or gently used that are needed for the return to a new school year. Clothes for Kids would like to provide these essential items throughout the coming school year.
Recommended items: New or gently used backpacks, Marble & 5 Subject Notebooks, Scissors, Lunch Boxes & Thermos, Crayons & Colored Pencils, Glue, Paper/Memo pads, Pens/Pencils, Rulers, Erasers, Index cards, Highlighters, Calculators, New Socks (Children Size), Underwear.
All donations will go to homeless and low-income children in Snohomish County. Please drop off your donations at Clothes for Kids, located in at 16725 52nd Avenue West Suite B – Lynnwood, WA 98037.
The mission of Clothes for Kids is to help qualified community members build confidence and self-sufficiency by providing quality wardrobes and resources.
Since 1984, Clothes for Kids has helped to enhance the learning environment for thousands of children by meeting the clothing and educational needs of low-income children in Snohomish County. Our goal is to provide these services to children in our community, so they may arrive at school, ready to learn.
When: Ongoing
Where: Clothes For Kids - 16725 52nd Avenue West Suite B – Lynnwood, WA 98037
Time: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2nd Saturday of each month, starting October 11th
Contact: Mark Smith, Executive Director
or Nancy Laird-Burris, Shop Manager and Volunteer Coordinator
425-741-6500
office@clothesforkids.org
Calling all Volunteers!
Clothes for Kids needs volunteers
Agency expands service area
Clothes for Kids, a Snohomish County non-profit working with low income families, seeks adults and teens to staff its expanded service area. It provides services to qualified families in all of Snohomish County. Volunteers work one to two shifts per week. Day shifts are from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Night shifts are 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday.
Tasks include receiving donations, sorting and cleaning clothing and shoes, restocking the boutique, and assisting clients in finding clothing. Training is provided.
Clothes for Kids, 16725 52 Ave. W, Lynnwood, provides a boutique shopping experience with stylish clothing intended to enhance kids’ self esteem. Last year 3,462 wardrobes were provided to 2,661 children. Demand this year is expected to reach 4,000 wardrobes.
To volunteer or make a donation, contact Nancy Laird-Burris, Volunteer Coordinator, at 425-741-6500.
Agency expands service area
Clothes for Kids, a Snohomish County non-profit working with low income families, seeks adults and teens to staff its expanded service area. It provides services to qualified families in all of Snohomish County. Volunteers work one to two shifts per week. Day shifts are from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Night shifts are 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday.
Tasks include receiving donations, sorting and cleaning clothing and shoes, restocking the boutique, and assisting clients in finding clothing. Training is provided.
Clothes for Kids, 16725 52 Ave. W, Lynnwood, provides a boutique shopping experience with stylish clothing intended to enhance kids’ self esteem. Last year 3,462 wardrobes were provided to 2,661 children. Demand this year is expected to reach 4,000 wardrobes.
To volunteer or make a donation, contact Nancy Laird-Burris, Volunteer Coordinator, at 425-741-6500.
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