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Host a Drive for Pencils & Pants!
YOU can help kids be ready for school and school success with KidVantage! There are many ways to get involved this summer…
- You can host a Pencils & Pants drive to collect needed clothing and school supplies for kids to start the school year prepared, and ready to learn!
- You can make a financial donation to help KidVantage purchase the essential items that kids and their families may need for the upcoming school year!
- Visit us at a Pencils & Pants Van Visit to donate!
Save the Date for the Helping Kids Thrive benefit luncheon!
Join us on for the 2026 Helping Kids Thrive luncheon!
- Friday, November 6, 12:00 noon
- Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
We invite you to become a part of the Thrive tradition as a table captain! Click the button below to complete a short form, or email us at development@KidVantageNW.org to become a 2026 THRIVE captain today.
Ready to lend a hand? The Thrive Committee Team is a great way to volunteer! Email us to learn more about it.
Want to become a sponsor partner? Click the button below to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!
News
KidVantage’s 2026 Summer Newsletter
Behind the Scenes: Repurposing Materials with Anne
KidVantage’s 2026 Spring Newsletter
Focus on the Kids – Donation Acceptance Change
Interns in Action: Lila White
Interns in Action: Chirag Nijhawan
Events
August 12 @ 4:00 pm - August 12 @ 8:00 pm
KidVantage at Sammamish Farmer’s Market
Sammamish City Hall
801 228th Ave SE, Sammamish
August 13 @ 11:00 am - August 13 @ 1:00 pm
Pencils & Pants Van Event in Issaquah
Issaquah Commons Shopping Center
715 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah
August 18 @ 11:00 am - August 18 @ 1:00 pm
Pencils & Pants Van Visit in Redmond
Redmond City Hall
15670 NE 85th Street, Redmond
August 27 @ 11:00 am - August 27 @ 1:00 pm
Pencils & Pants Van Event at KidsQuest Museum
KidsQuest Museum
1116 108th Ave NE, Bellevue
Check Us Out on Instagram!
We had an amazing time at Hopelink’s Neighborhood Fair this July! 🎉
In partnership with the City of Redmond’s Derby Days, Hopelink hosted families for a day filled with laughter, delicious local food, creative kids’ activities, and lively music.
We’re grateful to partner with @Hopelinkhelps to help local families thrive and build brighter futures together. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and made the day unforgettable!🧡
#KidVantage #Hopelink #HopelinkNeighborhoodFair #HelpingKidsThrive #CommunityPartners
Our August Greatest Needs list is here! 🧡✨
Every donation makes a difference for local kids and families. This month, we’re especially in need of items like bikes, strollers, school supplies, and more—check out the images for details by location!
Your generosity helps children thrive, eases stress for parents and builds a stronger community. Not sure what to give? Visit https://kidvantagenw.org/donate-goods/ for a full list of accepted items.
To see what each Hub needs most, head to https://kidvantagenw.org/, click the Locations tab, and find your nearest Hub.
Let’s come together to meet urgent needs and spark brighter futures for kids in our community! 💫
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Cutter & Buck, thousands of brand-new youth polo shirts and t-shirts are ready to go out the door to local kids!
Donations like these mean more than just new clothes—they mean local kids have what they need to feel confident and comfortable to learn, play, and grow this school year.
We’re so grateful for community partners like @cutterandbuck who help us keep our promise of getting local kids the items they need to thrive. Together, we’re building brighter futures—one shirt at a time! 🧡👕
#KidVantage #CutterandBuck #CommunityPartners #HelpingKidsThrive #ThankYou
The Leaders Institute and Microsoft recently partnered on a team-building event with an incredible cause... assembling bikes to donate to KidVantage!🚲💙
Thanks to their hard work and generosity, 10 bikes and helmets are ready to bring joy to local kids.
A huge thank you to everyone involved - your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the children and families in our community!
#CommunitySupport #HelpingKidsThrive #KidVantage #ThankYou
Stop by to see KidVantage at the Sammamish Block Party tonight from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Sammamish Presbyterian Church!🧡
Learn more about KidVantage and ways you can get involved. Our booth will have games and prizes - it’s great event for the whole family!
We hope to see you soon!✨
📌: 22522 NE Inglewood Hill Rd., Sammamish
There is still time to register for this Saturday`s car seat check event in Shoreline!🤍
To register now scan the QR below or visit https://go.oncehub.com/ShorelineCarSeatCheck
P.S. There is no cost to attend, but a suggested donation of $10 per seat checked will help purchase car seats for local families who cannot afford them.
⏰Saturday, July 25th - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍Shoreline Senior Center: 18560 1st Ave NE, Bldg G Shoreline, WA 98155
Vroom!🚗That`s right, the KidVantage van may be coming to a city near you for a Pencils & Pants Van Visit this August!✏👖
We hope you’ll join us to help prepare local kids for back-to-school success! You can support the cause by bringing donations of back-to-school clothing and supplies!
For more information on Pencils & Pants, to sign up to host a drive or make a financial donation, visit our website at https://kidvantagenw.org/back-to-school/. 🤍
#KidVantage #PencilsandPants #BackToSchool #VanVisits #SupportLocal #Community #ThankYou
The Issaquah Hub will be closing our Tuesday, July 21st volunteer shift from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. due to the heat advisory. All other Tuesday volunteer shifts remain open.☀
The health and safety of our volunteers is incredibly important to us. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you’ll join us for another shift soon!🧡
