Shoreline Volunteer Spotlight: Patricia Peebles

Patricia Peebles discovered KidVantage in 2011. After her daughters’ twins started to grow, her family found themselves with items they no longer had use for. Starting in 2012 Patricia and her family began donating items to KidVantage.

After donating to KidVantage for many years, Patricia decided to start volunteering at the Shoreline Hub in 2019. I love the mission,” Patricia said. “It’s a sense of purpose… it’s very meaningful to work there, and to work with likeminded people brings me joy.”

This joy has kept Patricia coming back to KidVantage for over 6 years. Through volunteering, Patricia has found herself as part of a community – one she referred to as “really awesome.”

So, let’s celebrate Patricia and her dedication to helping local kids thrive! Thank you for being such an important part of the KidVantage community!

Bremerton Volunteer Spotlight: Camilia "Cecy" Smith

Camilia “Cecy” Smith started volunteering at KidVantage’s Bremerton Hub shortly after the grand opening. Starting in 2017, Cecy joined KidVantage’s incredible community of volunteers.

“I really enjoy going there,” Cecy said. “Not only to get of out my house, but to help.” Cecy often spends her time in the Hub sorting clothes, shoes and girl’s hygiene products.

The Hubs get items in every condition: new, gently used and worn. Some items just need a little extra care to bring them back to life, and Cecy has taken it upon herself to do just that. After sorting through items at the Hub, Cecy will take items home and bring them back ready for their next adventure!

Thank you, Cecy, for being an important piece of the KidVantage community! Your contributions make an incredible difference in the lives of local families.

Issaquah Volunteer Spotlight

KidVantage would like to shine the spotlight on a lovely group of ladies who volunteer at the Issaquah Hub every week. After being united in an opportunity to support their community, 6 strangers become dear friends. 

Issaquah Volunteer Sporlight: Jeanette “Nettie” Stuard

Jeanette “Nettie” Stuard has been volunteering with KidVantage for around 18 years. “It’s the people we work with that are special,” Nettie shared. “I just feel like I’m maybe doing a little bit of good to help people who need a little bit of assistance.”

Issaquah Volunteer Spotlight: Rhonda Horsburgh

Rhonda Horsburgh has been volunteering at KidVantage for around 10 years. “I just love the organization,” Rhonda said. “I love what they stand for and what they do. The need for the community is so great, I think it does an amazing job.”

Issaquah Volunteer Spotlight: Evelyn Johnston

Evelyn Johnston has been volunteering at KidVantage since 2018. Evelyn shared that she loves “Just working with the people. I enjoy my coworkers as well as the help that it gives to children.”

Issaquah Volunteer Spotlight: Usha Shrivastava

Usha Shrivastava has been volunteering with KidVantage for around 7 years. “We want to do something that helps them [the community],” Usha said. “It’s just a good feeling.”

Issaquah Volunteer Spotlight: Selina Chiu

Selina Chiu has been volunteering with KidVantage since 2013. She shared her fondness for the organizations and sorting through items each week. “Look at all these donations,” Selina said. “They need us…”

Issaquah Volunteer Spotlight: Doris Goh

Doris Goh has been volunteering with KidVantage since 2013. She shares that they always feel happy coming to KidVantage. “I feel that at this age, I must do some good deeds, contribute what I can to the public, especially the little kids,” Doris said. 

 

Thank you, (left to right in photo above) Nettie, Rhonda, Evelyn, Usha, Selina and Doris for your long-term support of KidVantage!