RSIP Recipients – School's Out Washington

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2022-2023 Refugee School Impact Recipients

For 2022-2023, subgrants were awarded to nine school districts. Districts are required to partner with at least one community-based organization. For more information about the specific district-community projects, please contact the district coordinators directly.

Auburn School District—partnering with International Rescue Committee
District Coordinator: Peter Lamb

Everett School District—partnering with International Rescue Committee
District Coordinator: Chris Fulford

Federal Way School District—partnering with International Rescue Committee
District Coordinator: Sonia Nicholson

Highline School District—partnering with International Rescue Committee
District Coordinator: Shajaira Lopez

Kennewick School District—partnering with Family Learning Center
District Coordinator: Sarah Del Toro

Kent School District—partnering with Communities of Rooted Brilliance, Iraqi Community Center of Washington, International Rescue Committee, and World Relief-Western WA
District Coordinator: Susie Whitlock

Seattle School District—partnering with Kandelia
District Coordinator: Kai-Chin Chan

Spokane School District—partnering with International Rescue Committee and World Relief-Spokane
District Coordinator: Heather Richardson

Tukwila School District—partnering with International Rescue Committee
District Coordinator: Allison Deno

2023-2024 Afghan Refugee School Impact and Ukrainian Refugee School Impact Recipients

For 2022-2023, subgrants were awarded to six organizations. These organizations have been contracted to provide programming specific for Afghan youth, Ukrainian youth or both populations. For more information about available programs, please contact them directly.

Bridging Cultural Gaps – Program for Afghan youth located in Seattle
Contact: Abdi Haro or Ayanle Ismail

Family Learning Center – Program for Ukrainian youth located in Kennewick
Contact: Theresa Roosendaal or Mila Doroshchuk

International Rescue Committee – Seattle – Program for Afghan youth located in SeaTac
Contact: Jennifer McLaughlin or Jesse Nevins

International Rescue Committee – Spokane – Program for both Afghan and Ukrainian youth located in Spokane
Contact: Marianne Sfeir

Lutheran Community Services Northwest – Program for both Afghan and Ukrainian youth located in SeaTac
Contact: Najib Nazhat or Heather Brandt

Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest – Program for both Afghan and Ukrainian youth located in Everett
Contact: Van Dinh Kuno or Mariya Kazantseva