Family Resource Center's 10th Annual Eastside Volunteer Fair Agency Participants 2007

AMARA PARENTING & ADOPTION SERVICES
Bill Hancock - 206-260-1700
We ensure that children grow up in permanent nurturing environments by creating and preserving  family relationships.   www.amaraparenting.org

AMERICAN RED CROSS-LANGUAGE BANK
Paulina Lopez - 206-726-3554
Since 1983 our Language Bank has been committed to helping non-and limited English speaking individuals and families meet their basic needs and overcome language barriers through our volunteer interpretation and translation services. www.seattleredcross.org

ARAB CENTER OF WASHINGTON
Kay Tarapolsi - 425-765-7961
ACW is committed and dedicated to enhancing and promoting mutual understanding and collaboration with other communities and the society at large while promoting Arab heritage and culture to members in Washington and across the country.

(ARCH) A REGIONAL COALITION FOR HOUSING
Art Sullivan - 425-861-3677
ARCH is dedicated to increasing the supply of affordable housing in East King County  .www.archhousing.org

BELLEVUE ARTS MUSEUM 
Alice Mellinger  - 425-519-0745
Bellevue Arts Museum is the Pacific Northwest's Center for the exploration of art, craft and design through exhibitions, educational programs and partnerships, emphasizing the work of regional artists.            www.bellevuearts.org

BELLEVUE FAMILY YMCA
Sara Biancofiori - 425-756-9900
Our programs are designed to engage youth, families and adults, aiming to encourage growth in spirit, well-being and mind, body and spirit.

BELLEVUE OPERA
info@bellevueopera.org
Bellevue Opera works to make this rich and historic art form accessible to audiences of all ages through; productions, education and outreach programs. www.bellevueopera.org

BELLEVUE PARKS AND RECREATION 
425-452-6881
The Parks & Community Services Department is dedicated to providing a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks and open space, recreation, cultural and human services programs. www.ci.bellevue.wa.us

BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT VIBES PROGRAM
Kelly Martineau - 425-456-4154
The VIBES Mentoring Program is an in school mentor/tutor program for students of all needs. www.bsd405.org

BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES
Margaret Nichols - 206-367-4804
Bethany is widely known as an adoption agency, but our Christian care extends to people struggling with unplanned pregnancies, infertility, and a multitude of other challenges. www.bethany.org

CAMP FIRE USA
Lynda Llavore  - 425-885-0477
Camp Fire USA builds caring, confident youth and future leaders. www.campfire-usa.org

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES
Ann Olds - 425-284-2218
CCS brings the community together to address local issues and to respond to the most critical needs; offering programs for Children & Family, Housing, Emergency Services, Counseling-Mental Health, and Elderly Disabled.  www.ccsww.org

CHEERFUL GIVERS
Briana Keller - 206-618-5215
Cheerful Givers provides toy-filled birthday gift bags to food shelves and shelters so that parents living in poverty can give their child a birthday gift. We believe this simple gesture boosts self-esteem, enhances self-worth, and strengthens bonds in families. http://www.cheerfulgivers.org/washington/

CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY
Maria Ines Berardo - 425-895-9813
Parent Mentor Program: Community volunteers mentor young parent families 14 - 21 years of age providing support and encouragement.   www.chs-wa.org

CHINESE INFORMATION & SERVICE CENTER
Boliver Choi - 206-624-5633 xt140
Opens doors to community resources by providing cultural orientation, job training, senior day care, English instruction, youth activities and other valuable services enabling families, seniors and youth to positively participate and thrive in the community. www.cisc-seattle.org

COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL USA
Sharon J. Flood - 425-378-9354
CETUSA is dedicated to helping Americans and those from other cultures to gain a better understanding of one another through travel programs. www.cetusa.org

EASTSIDE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER MEDICAL CLINIC - 425-882-1697
Eastside Community Health Centers provide quality, affordable health care to infants, children, teens and adults. www.chckc.org

EASTSIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM
425-562-8840
Our vision is to end domestic  violence.   www.edvp.org

EASTSIDE HERITAGE CENTER
Karen Klett - 425-450-1049
A destination heritage museum and research facility that enhances community identity through the preservation and stewardship of the Eastside's history. www.eastsideheritagecenter.org

EASTSIDE KING COUNTY COMMUNITY NETWORK
Trish McNabb - 425-869-0238
EKCCN promotes and implements programs for integrated, coordinated and effective services that support children, youth and families.  www.familyresourcecenter.org/Agencies/EKCCN/ekccn.html

EMERGENCY FEEDING PROGRAM
Brian Anderson - 425-643-1652
Provides an emergency response to the nutritional needs of people in crisis hunger situations throughout Seattle and King County.  www.emergencyfeeding.org

EVERGREEN HEALTH CARE
Marcia Long - 425-899-1990
Working together to enrich the health and well-being of every life we touch.   www.evergreenhealthcare.org

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Pam Mauk / Paula Matthysse - 425-869-6699
Family Resource Center, the Eastside's Human Services Campus, fosters partnerships and increases access to community services.     www.familyresourcecenter.org

FRIENDS OF YOUTH
425-869-6490
We provide housing, treatment, and prevention services for youth and their families, which fosters individual growth and constructive relationships.  www.friendsofyouth.org

GIRL SCOUTS-TOTEM COUNCIL
Sandy Poort - 425-614-1126
The Girl Scouts Program is an informal educational experience where girls learn to work cooperatively and as part of a team.   www.girlscoutstotem.org

HOPELINK
Jonnett Odom - 425-869-6000
Hopelink helps people become self-sufficient, making lasting change. (Serving homeless and low-income families, children, seniors and  people with disabilities.)  www.hope-link.org

KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
Susan LaFantasie - 425-369-3235
(Traveling Library Center) provides services to eligible residents of King County who are not able to visit their community libraries. Communities serviced include retirement home nursing homes, the homebound, and adult family homes.  www.kcls.org

KING COUNTY LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM  - Mary Fogh 206-694-6703                                                A long term care ombudsman is your advocate and offers education, consultation and complaint resolution. www.ltcop.org
 
KING COUNTY RSVP
Robin Knudson - 206-957-4779
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program invites adults age 55 and over to use their life skills to answer the call of their neighbors in need. www.fremontpublic.org/vols/rsvp.html

KING COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT DEPENDENCY CASA PROGRAM - Brenda DeCaprio 206-205-2653                                     A Dependency Court Appointed Special Advocate is a trained community volunteer who acts as an advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children who are the subject of Juvenile Court proceedings.  www.metrokc.gov/kcsc/depcasa.htm

KIRKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY
Michael Kallay - 425-705-9219
Kirkland Choral Society is dedicated to sharing the joy of music with the public.  www.kirklandchoralsociety.org

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Kitty Mahon 206-622-8961
LWV promotes political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government and to act on selected governmental issues. www.lvwa.org

LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF WA
Cyd Imel - 425-882-0820
LDA of WA  promotes and  provides services and supports to improve the quality of life for individuals and their families affected by learning disabilities. www.ldawa.org

LITTLE BIT THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER
Morgan Heston - 425-882-1554
Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center provides therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults with disabilities who live in the Puget Sound area. www.littlebit.org

MAVIN FOUNDATION - MATCHMAKER BONE MARROW PROJECT - 206-622-7101
Works to build healthy communities that celebrate and empower mixed heritage people and families. MatchMaker is the only national program dedicated to mixed race marrow and peripheral blood stem cell donor recruitment, education and retention. www.mavinfoundation.org

NAMI EASTSIDE (Mental Health Matters)
Barbara Thompson - 425-885-6264
NAMI Eastside works to improve the quality of life for those persons affected by acute and chronic  mental illness.   www.nami-eastside.org

NORTHWEST RAILWAY MUSEUM
Jessie Cunningham 425-888-3030
To develop and operate an outstanding railway museum that provides the public a place to experience the excitement of a working railroad and to see and understand the significance of railroads in WA and adjacent areas.   www.trainmuseum.org

PUGET SOUND BLOOD CENTER
Joanne Schade - 425-453-5093
PSBC is an independent, volunteer supported, non-profit regional resource providing blood and tissue services, research and education of high quality and value. www.psbc.org

REDMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT
Nan Dyer 425-556-2632

RISE N SHINE
Danica Smith 206-628-8949
Rise n' Shine, has been providing emotional support programs, stability, advocacy, and AIDS education for children and teens affected by HIV and AIDS.  www.risenshine.org

SAINT JAMES ESL PROGRAM
Cecelia Walsh  206-382-4511
Promotes individual growth and a stronger community through a unique English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program that helps both students and volunteers.  www.stjames-cathedral.org/esl/

SENIORNET OF PUGET SOUND
Helen Hesketh - 425-641-0278
SeniorNet provides adults 50+ access to and education about technology and  the internet to enhance their lives and enable them to share their  knowledge and wisdom.  www.seniornetps.org

SENIOR SERVICES TRANSPORTATION
Inga Manskopf - 206-748-7588
Our transportation program provides personalized, escorted, free transportation throughout the county. We offer a number of services to meet diverse needs. www.seniorservices.org

SKIFORALL FOUNDATION
Heidi Cunningham - 425-462-0978
SKIFORALL is a customer driven organization where each year more than 1,800 children and adults with disabilities exercise their abilities thanks to the training and support of more than 600 volunteers.  www.skiforall.org

STARLIGHT STARBRIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION -
Stacie Ford Bonelle - 425-861-7827
Starlight addresses  the needs of seriously ill children and their families through six core programs. Our programs always incorporate the entire family because we understand that when a child is sick the whole family suffers.     www.starlight-washington.org

WHY FOSTER CARE PROGRAM - See AMARA PARENTING (page 1)

WOODLANDS PLAYGROUND PROJECT
425-821-7953
Building a playground. Building a community. www.playgroundproject.org/

YOUTH EASTSIDE SERVICES
Barbara Ishitani - 425-747-4937
YES provides counseling, substance and sexual abuse treatment, consultation and training services to children, adolescents, parents, school personnel and persons interested in helping  youth. www.youtheastsideservices.org

YWCA FAMILY VILLAGE
Elizabeth Westburg - 425-556-1354
YWCA Family Village Child Care program offers toddler, preschool and Head Start to Pre-K    programs to families who are eligible. www.ywcaworks.org