Oct. Newsletter

Our community is so excited for our Give to Grow fundraiser!

Pictured: Dale of Woodinville School of Rock, Nick of Your Neighborhood Print Shop, and Harjit, a Foundation Board member, with Kimm.


Give the Grow

Our Fall Fundraiser on November 7th at Sparkman Cellars

It’s the evening event of the year!

Pictured: Rear View Mirror will be playing classic rock songs all evening


Why attend?

Come for live music, an electric evening out, delicious foods, local wine and beer, silent and live auction,

raffle, and more fun!

All to raise funds to continue our service work for over 22,000 Northshore students.

Tickets are on sale!

New and long time supporters are invited.

Buy yours today and spread the word!


Fast Five

Pictured: Executive Director Cara with Yuliya and Fereshta

Recap of Microsoft Give Day on September 28th
Cara, Yuliya, and Fereshta had the opportunity to connect with Microsoft employees and share about our service work and even meet some Northshore parents!

It was great to share more about what we do and see so many other amazing nonprofits doing incredible work in our community.

Thank you to Microsoft for all you do to support Northshore schools!


October | Microsoft Give Month
Attention Microsoft employees: October is Give Month! This is the annual Microsoft Giving Campaign where employee donations, and volunteer hours, are matched.

This is how it works:
-Make a donation to Northshore Schools Foundation.
-Get it matched from Microsoft
-More impact for our Northshore students and schools through our service work!

Questions? Email: info@nsdfoundation.org

LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKPLACE GIVING

Pictured: Executive Director Cara with Yuliya

Recap of Sustainamania 2026
Cara and Yuliya had a great time connecting with families and Bothell residents about our service work at Sustaninamania in September.

Thank you Master Hong World Champion Taekwondo

Our Executive Director Cara had the opportunity to visit Master Hong’s studio and event got the opportunity to break a board!
Thank you Master Hong for your ongoing support as a Removing Barriers to Education sponsor. 


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

Planned Giving: Your Legacy can Light the Way for our Northshore kids

A planned gift to the Northshore Schools Foundation is a lasting investment in learning, opportunity, and community.

Be All In for Kids. For life!

Ready to learn more? Email: info@nsdfoundation.org or call our office: 425-408-7680


Build Skills for Life
Skills 4 Life Podcast

Did you know we have a podcast?

Each short episode features a guest expert highlighting a high-demand job and the future opportunities it offers.

Listen to all podcast episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Podcast Addict, or our YouTube channel SKILLS 4 LIFE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE

Selfie of the Week
Kimm with Backpack for Kids volunteers over the summer.

Get ready for a night of celebration, excitement, and fundraising for Northshore kids!

Give to Grow is bringing together our community for one powerful purpose: making sure every Northshore student succeeds in the classroom.

Tickets are on sale, buy yours today, and spread the word!
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Event Calendar

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