August Newsletter

2026 Backpack for Kids……still going strong!

We’re building READY students, TOGETHER!

Thank YOU for supporting Northshore kids!

Want to support Northshore kids right now?
Buy school supply donations! Backpack Online Store

Help us reached 100% sold! Open until Monday, August 31st
Everything is $25 or less and will be shipped to us!

BACKPACK ONLINE STORE

We offer essential resources and monetary support to current Northshore students and families facing economic challenges through our Removing Barriers to Education programs
like Backpack for Kids supply drive.

Psst… want to see something fun?
Scroll to the bottom for our weekly selfie!

Fast Five

August is National Make a Will Month

If you’ve ever thought about the legacy you’d like to leave, Make a Will Month is the perfect time to start the conversation.
A gift in your will can help create opportunities for future Northshore students for generations to come, supporting education and changing lives long into the future.

We’re here to answer your questions and share how including a gift in your estate plans can make a lasting impact. There’s no obligation and no pressure, just a conversation about the difference your legacy could make.

Reach out to learn more about leaving a gift that lasts a lifetime by emailing: info@nsdfoundation.org

Shop and Support us! We’re on Fred Meyer Community Rewards!

Are you a Fred Meyer Rewards Member? Link your card to the Northshore Schools Foundation.

Every time you shop and swipe your Shopper’s Card, Fred Meyer donates a portion back to support the Foundation.

Fred Meyer Community Rewards Details

Care Team Feature: Sarah Beeson | Inglemoor High School

Our Care Team Liaisons help us remove barriers to education for Northshore kids!

Who are Care Team Liaisons?

They’re staff members at all 36 Northshore schools and programs who volunteer with the Foundation to identify and nominate students facing financial hardship or unmet basic needs.

Pictured: Sarah at Inglemoor High School

Read Sarah’s words on why she became a Care Team Liaison

“I chose to work as a Care Team Liaison because being able to provide assistance with basic needs to students is extremely important to me it helps me build relationships with students that are struggling the most.
The Foundations’ support has been vital in this work. As a Care Team Liaison, we are not able to solve food insecurity, housing insecurity or other much bigger social issue but we are able to provide short term assistance and point them in the right direction this also allows us to connect with students and make sure we are doing everything we can to support them.”

We’re so proud, Sarah!

LEARN MORE ABOUT CARE TEAMS

Build Skills for Life

Future Events

City of Bothell Kids Concert
Date: Wednesday, August 12
Location: Park at Bothell Landing Amphitheater
Time: 12-1pm
Details: Come make a digital donation to our Backpack Online Store

Stoup Brewing Kenmore’s Beer-B-Que
Date: Thursday, August 27 Location: Stoup Brewing Kenmore
Time: 5-7pm
Details: BHS, WHS, and NCHS Robotics team will be presenting their latest robot. Plus, we’re selling raffle tickets for prizes. All proceeds go to the Foundation.

Chick-fil-A at Bothell Canyon Park’s Back to School Bash
Date: Saturday, August 29
Location: Chick-fil-A at Bothell Canyon Park
Time: 11am-2pm
Details: Come make a digital donation to our Backpack Online Store

Event Calendar
Check out the Foundation’s calendar for all future events.

EVENT CALENDAR