BELLEVUE, Wash. — On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 6:00 pm, at Sammamish High School, experts from local, state, and federal organizations will provide a comprehensive look at the dangers of fentanyl and opioids in our community and include thought-provoking presentations, extensive questions and answers, and parents sharing how opioids have impacted them personally.
Presenters will include representatives from the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, Youth Eastside Services (YES), the Bellevue Police Department, BSD's Safety and Security and Mental Health Assistance Teams, and local public health agencies. This comprehensive information night will give families additional knowledge to help support their students and keep schools and communities healthy and safe.
This presentation is free and open to the public, with financial support from the Bellevue Schools Foundation(BSF). "We are stepping up to provide $34,500 in resources for the Bellevue School District to combat the fentanyl crisis head-on. We believe the investment is critical to ensure students, educators, and our entire community have the tools to safeguard our schools," says BSF's Executive Director Juliet Buder.
The Bellevue School District, with over 18,000 students and 28 schools, is a diverse and dynamic district in East King County, Washington. Its mission is "To serve each and every student academically, socially, and emotionally through a rigorous and relevant education that is innovative and individualized. As a learning community that values one another's humanity, we provide courageous support for equitable and exceptional education for all students."
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Amazon’s Right Now Needs Fund supports The Hub grand opening with $47,000 of gift cards, resources and supports affirming that community partnerships are integral to student outcomes.
BELLEVUE, Wash. —The Bellevue School District (BSD), in partnership with Bellevue LIfeSpring, with support through Amazon’s Right Now Needs Fund, invites the community to join elected officials and public leaders to celebrate and attend the Bellevue Family Hub at Stevenson Elementary School open house, Wednesday, November 8, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at Stevenson Elementary School, (14220 NE 8th Street, Bellevue, WA 98007).
The Bellevue Family Hub will serve as a one-stop center for families nationwide to receive support and resources like food, clothing, health services, credit recovery scholarships, and emergency rent assistance. The Stevenson location is the second Hub within the Bellevue School District, preceded by the first location at Highland Middle School, which opened its doors in 2022. Bellevue School District Superintendent Dr. Kelly Aramaki shared, “This partnership is a great example of what it means to be a part of a Beloved Community, providing resources, information, and assistance that supports and strengthens all of us.”
Since 1911, Bellevue LifeSpring has supported Bellevue’s children and their families, donating $47,000 in Amazon Gift Cards to support the upcoming opening at Stevenson Elementary. Local non-profit Bellevue LifeSpring provides funding and staff support for the Bellevue Family Hub. Jennifer Fischer, Executive Director of Bellevue LifeSpring, said, “We are thrilled to partner with the Bellevue School District and Amazon in creating this second resource center for Bellevue families. We look forward to providing immediate support for students and families in our community to ensure their needs are met. This project will evolve as we work with the district to enhance our services.”
“We’re committed to helping more students meet their basic needs to learn and build their best future – our headquarters communities are a big piece of this mission as these are the neighborhoods, we’re proud to call home,” said Victor Reinoso, global director of Amazon’s philanthropic education initiatives. “Without warm clothes for the winter, without access to healthy food and school supplies, students can’t be successful at school. Our support ensures they have their essential needs covered so they can focus on what’s important – learning.”
The Bellevue School District, with over 18,000 students and 28 schools, is diverse and dynamic in East King County, Washington. Its mission is “To serve each and every student academically, socially, and emotionally through a rigorous and relevant education that is innovative and individualized. As a learning community that values one another’s humanity, we provide courageous support for equitable and exceptional education for all students.”
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