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Stay at Homies MEMBERS: Ken Hansen Alyse Sehlin James Malcolm Jr. Ben Thompson ADVISOR: Danny Hagen PARTNER: Northwest Youth Services (NWYS) PROJECT NAME: NWYS Survival Drive PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Northwest Youth Services (NWYS) is a non-profit organization that assists at-risk, runaway and homeless youth (ages 13-24) by cultivating self-reliance in Skagit, Whatcom and Island Counties. NWYS focuses on working collaboratively to meet the increasing needs of youth through a variety of outreach, housing, behavioral health, education, and restorative justice programs. Leadership Skagit’s 2021 Team “Stay at Homies” chose to partner with NWYS due to their close alignment in mission and values related to the support and enrichment of marginalized youth during life’s transitions. The service project benefiting NWYS was a countywide Survival Drive in which gently used clothing, outerwear, footwear, toiletries, backpacks, tarps, cleaning supplies and monetary donations were collected across Skagit County to assist NWYS in supporting Leadership Skagit Class of 2021 youth. Other objectives included raising awareness of NWYS and the Congratulations to all of the 2021 needs of youth in Skagit County. Leadership Skagit graduates, The response from the community including Skagit Valley College resulted in several hundred pounds employee Justin Smock. We of donations delivered to NWYS’ office in Skagit County and monetary appreciate your leadership and donations including a $5,000 gift dedication to our students from the Washington Education and the community. Association.
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During our journey, Stay at Homies members refined our leadership skills and strengths related to communication, education and organization while developing relationships that will last for many years to come.
SVC is a proud supporter of Leadership Skagit.
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