STAY AT HOMIES

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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 Cong gratulations! clothing, outerwear, footwear, toiletries, backpacks, tarps, cleaning supplies and monetary donations were collected across Skagit County

Leadership Skagit Class of 2021 to assist NWYS in supporting youth. Other objectives included

Congratulations to all of the 2021 raising awareness of NWYS and the

Leadership Skagit graduates, including Skagit Valley College needs of youth in Skagit County. The response from the community resulted in several hundred pounds employee Justin Smock. We of donations delivered to NWYS’ appreciate your leadership and office in Skagit County and monetary dedication to our and the communi students ty. donations including a $5,000 gift from the Washington Education Association.

SVC is a proud supporter of Leadership Skagit.

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.

Above: Stay at Homies: Danny Hagen (Master Advisor), Ben Thompson, Aly Sehlin, Ken Hansen, (James Malcolm Jr. not pictured). Below: Stay at Homies Donation Boxes Right: Donation Box delivery.