Over 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 [...]
FESS 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) • [...]
Thank 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 [...]
This 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 [...]
Photos 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, [...]
Our 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, [...]
If you or a loved one are in need of support, please reach out to one of these hotlines: Kid's Crisis Line: 360.480.5721 Adult Crisis Services: 1.800.270.0041 Crisis Clinic: 360.586.2800 Recovery Help Hotline: 866.789.1511 Suicide Hotline: Call or Text 988
