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Bridge Conference 2024 Highlights—Moments to Movements

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We were proud to witness our theme of "Moments to Movements" in action as both a foundation for the conference and an invitation to imagine more expansive movements rooted in the moments that change us bit by bit every day—and how we can utilize these invaluable moments with youth to foster long-lasting positive change.

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Summer Leadership Academy promotes education, entrepreneurship, and empathy

When I arrive at the basement of the Holly Park Community Church where Empowering Youth and Families Outreach (EYFO) runs their Summer Leadership Academy summer camp, I happen upon a rare...

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WAPI Community Services uses hip hop to keep kids safe in summer

The kids file out of the van and into WAPI Community Services’ Federal Way studio. They’ve just arrived from the Seola Gardens site of Neighborhood House, which, like WAPI, is a cohort...

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Best Starts for Kids
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Vietnamese Friendship Association builds on the findings of their “...

Vietnamese Friendship Association (VFA) held its first Pride celebration at the Seattle World School this June. Students had rainbow temporary tattoos all over their faces and looked at posters...

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Best Starts for Kids
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A day with King County Executive Dow Constantine—two sites highlight equ...

Last month, School’s Out Washington led a tour of two of our Best Starts for Kids Out-of-School Time grantees to showcase their exemplary programs. Read Part 1. In Renton, at the Highlands...

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A day with King County Executive Dow Constantine—two sites highlight equ...

Last month, School’s Out Washington led a tour of two of our Best Starts for Kids Out-of-School Time grantees to showcase their exemplary programs. In Renton at the Highlands Neighborhood...

Topics:
Best Starts for Kids,
Centering Culture,
STEM
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East African Community Services creates by-and-for summer fun

When I ask Fardowsa Ali, the Program Director for East African Community Services (EACS), what kids are most excited about this summer, she pauses. “Well, everything! They get to design...

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