Best of South Sound 2024
NGomez2024-08-07T10:26:19-07:00We are thrilled to announce we were one of the nonprofit organizations awarded Best of South Sound 2024! FESS was awarded with second place in the Nonprofit category with over 26,000 votes cast in the South Sound area.Thank you to everyone who voted for FESS and congratulations to our other nonprofit winners, Bodie's Light and Concern For Animals. Click below to view [...]
FESS Recognized by The Department of Revenue and Governor Inslee
NGomez2024-09-10T15:45:46-07:00Over the course of this past tax season, FESS and our Basic Needs team has been working with the Department of Revenue services in promoting the Washington State Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC). Out of 27 agencies, FESS was the top performer in clients who received WFTC funds. Our Basic Needs team, Karin Oceguera, Mark Goebel, and Rosa Venancio, represented FESS [...]
Basic Needs Pantry Restock
NGomez2024-07-24T11:38:11-07:00FESS is restocking our Basic Needs Pantry! Help FESS provide essentials to those in need. Consider donating new or unopened items at our Resilience Center in Tumwater or by purchasing through our Amazon link: Amazon Wishlist Items needed: • Gift Cards ($10-15) to grocery stores • Socks (all sizes) • Diapers (all sizes, especially sizes 5 and 6) • [...]
Voices of Children Ceremony 2024
NGomez2024-09-10T15:45:26-07:00Thank you to all of our Voices of Children 2024 awards recipients! We had a wonderful day being hosted by First Lady Trudi Inslee at the Governor’s Mansion. A big thank you goes out to our event sponsor Twin Star Credit Union, Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA), and Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging. Be sure to [...]
Education Corner November 2023
NGomez2024-04-23T13:13:44-07:00This month, I would like to highlight two of the many classes we offer at FESS. Dynamic Dads, and The Impact of Domestic Violence on Children (IDV). Our Dynamic Dads class is a favorite for many fathers (even the ones who don't think they will learn anything). The way we know this is by receiving feedback from those who complete the [...]
Seeds of Hope 2024
NGomez2024-06-04T08:49:16-07:00Photos by Christa Biasi, Artistic Photography of Oly Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Seeds of Hope Fundraiser! With your help, we were able to meet our fundraising goal, and beyond! Over $116,000 was raised, [...]
Support the FESS Donor Wall
NGomez2024-07-31T15:36:14-07:00Our lobby has received a makeover and is now the home of our Donor Wall! We are looking to fill our tree of support with Apples and Owls representing our supporters. By contributing to our donor wall, you can ensure that we have funds to continue supporting families in our area with Basic Needs resources like hygiene products, [...]