Dear Friends and Supporters, We hope you will join us this year for our Celebrate the Children Annual Fundraiser. On Wednesday, October 20, Advocacy and Caring for Children (ACC) will kick off our two-week virtual campaign. The Celebrate the Children fundraiser is the principal contributor to our grant funding program and is awarded immediately to support those in need. Thanks to your participation in 2020, we surpassed our goal of $100,000. Last year, ACC granted $220,000 in funds, to over 24 organizations, impacting thousands of Western Washington families that needed assistance in housing, education, adoption, meals, or infant care. We can't wait to present our virtual campaign video highlighting several organizations that have received our grants. Our fundraiser runs October 20 through November 5, but please click here to donate if you want to take action now in support of children and families during these trying times. In addition to online donations, consider checking to see if your employer offers matching funds. If you prefer, checks can be mailed to ACC's office. Thank you for sharing our vision and helping us carry out ACC’s 100-year tradition of service and compassion.
We hope that our generous community will consider the needs of the organizations and individuals that undoubtedly continue to need our support. Our 2021 Celebrate the Children goal is $125,000. Join Us & Be Giving, Erin Manca & Gayle Kaplan Celebrate the Children Co-Chairs |
Housing & MealsHousing: 4,634 clients served : $50,000 : 23% of grants funded Meals: 72,872 clients served : $20,000 : 9% of grants funded
Programs Served
Katharine's Place New Bethlehem Day Center Sacred Heart Shelter Vision House Youth & Family Advocacy Aberdeen, Feed the Hungry The Community Kitchen |
Education & Emergency Services4,047 clients served : $75,000 : 34% of grants funded
Programs Served
Emergency Assistance (Kent & Bellevue Family Centers) Family Law CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Family Support Education Kindering, Cherish Program Kinship Collaboration Kinship Connection St. Vincent de Paul Conference, St. Anthony Church - Emergency Assistance The Healing Center, Children's Grief Support Services Youth Tutoring Program |
Adoption & Immigration426 clients served : $33,000 : 15% of grants funded
Programs Served
International Foster Care King County Adoption Services Community Based Foster Care Office Moms & Dads |
Infant Care & Specialty Services2,178 clients served : $42,000 : 19% of grants funded
Programs Served
Parenting Support Services Pediatric Interim Care Services PREPARES Pregnancy & Parenting Support (PrePS) |
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