Education

Arts & Humanities Bainbridge

Arts & Humanities Bainbridge (AHB) serves as a dynamic force on Bainbridge Island, fostering connections between the arts, business, and community. AHB oversees the Bainbridge Creative District (BCD) and manages Currents, our online platform spotlighting the island’s arts and culture events.

Through the BCD and Currents, we showcase Bainbridge as a cultural destination, attracting visitors and enriching appreciation for our heritage. Our programs include a robust public art initiative, arts in education, individual artist grants, and a diverse events calendar featuring highlights such as the Spring Asian Arts & Heritage Festival and the Fall Arts Festival.

AHB’s efforts contribute to a vibrant community, where arts and humanities thrive, enhancing our quality of life and reinforcing Bainbridge as an engaging place to live, work, and explore. We facilitate connections and collaborations among cultural organizations, offering support through fiscal sponsorship and grants to emerging artists.

Website: www.AHBainbridge.org

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Bainbridge Arts & Crafts

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts fosters the creation and appreciation of fine contemporary art and craft by jurying, exhibiting, and representing the work of Northwest artists, and by offering arts education and outreach experiences to all ages throughout Kitsap County and the region.

Founded in 1948 by a group of ambitious, forward-thinking artists, craftspeople, and art educators, we are one of the region’s largest nonprofit galleries. We support the livelihood of more than 200 Northwest artists while serving youth, adults, and seniors each year through more than 100 free programs taking place inside and outside of our gallery space. We work to increase representation of diverse backgrounds, voices, and perspectives in all that we do.

Website: www.bacart.org

Bainbridge Cooperative Nursery School (BCNS)

Bainbridge Cooperative Nursery School provides quality preschool education for children ages 3-6. Our community of caring families and exceptional teachers continue to provide an enriching environment that encourages children to thrive. We have been learning through art and play since 1963. Donations through One Call for All are used to supplement a scholarship fund for families in need of tuition assistance.

Website: www.bcnspreschool.org

Bainbridge High School Band Boosters

BHS Band Boosters supports the Bainbridge High School Bands Program to provide students with a rewarding performing arts experience and to enrich our community with great performances and superior citizenship. The BHS Band Program features two concert bands, a percussion ensemble, two jazz ensembles, a competitive marching band, a competitive winterguard, jazz combos, a New Orleans Brass Band, and a robust chamber music program. Our students compete in, and routinely place highly in, regional and state music competitions. The program creates inspirational community events including our annual swing dance, performing at all home football games, hosting the Puget Sound Jazz Festival, and performing at area businesses and downtown festivities throughout the year. BHS bands are a wonderful place for students to strengthen music skills, learn leadership and team building, and give back to our community, and we are better with your support!

Website: https://www.bainbridgebands.org/

Bainbridge Island Child Care Centers

BICCC has worked hard to remain nimble during Covid 19 so we can provide the type of childcare families need most. Despite a significant decline in revenue due to Covid 19, BICCC kept its doors open throughout the pandemic in order to provide childcare to the essential workers. We continue to struggle with lower than historic enrollment and are reliant on our community to partner with our mission. For over forty years, BICCC has been providing trusted childcare that fits the lives of working families. Your donations make a world of difference!

Website: www.biccc.org

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Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library

The Bainbridge Island Friends of the Library (BIFOL) supports Bainbridge Public Library by raising money through book sales. The books sold by the Friends of the Library are donated by generous Bainbridge Islanders. BIFOL holds two to three book sales per month, as well as selling donated books online.

This past year, the Friends focused on increasing the Bainbridge Public Library Endowment Fund which will ensure funds for ongoing library program and facilities needs. Further, BIFOL provided significant support for the children’s, teens’ and adult programs Examples are the summer learning program, the children’s story time, maintenance of the salt water aquarium in the children’s area, support for the ever-popular Great Decisions programs and other Library U events, Friends also supports library staff with funds for materials that they request.

Website: www.bifriends.org

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

BIMA inspires curiosity, wonder and understanding by connecting people with the contemporary art and craft of the Puget Sound region. BIMA is committed to providing free general admission to the museum every day, made possible thanks to generous donors and BIMA members. We welcome visitors from all over the world to our ten gallery spaces rotated three times a year. The Museum’s Arts Growth Initiative advances a multi-pronged educational program, including field trips for students throughout the region, hands-on art projects for children of all ages, after-school art clubs, summer camps, workshops for adult learners, and programs for people going through Early Stage Memory Loss. BIMA’s year-round PRISM programming includes film series, concerts and lectures, as well as annual events such as the Momentum Arts Festival, Black History Month celebrations, MoJo Rhythm & Blues Festival, Within/Earshot Jazz Festival, and the Dia de los Muertos Celebration.

Website: www.biartmuseum.org

Bainbridge Island Rotary Scholarship Foundation

The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Scholarship Foundation provides a unique scholarship opportunity for Island students seeking to continue their studies or follow a vocational path. The scholarships are based on an individual giving back through community service and leadership. In 2023, the Foundation granted eight scholarships totaling over $40,000 to Bainbridge students who had demonstrated a true commitment to community service and leadership. The Foundation is building principal to ensure continuation of our Scholarship Commitment regardless of the outcome of any one auction or events such as the pandemic.

Website: www.bainbridgeislandrotary.org

Bainbridge Island Visually Impaired Persons Support Group

Our organization provides education, social support, and resources that improve independence and maintain quality of life for blind and low-vision persons. For example, “How- To” information on minimizing household hazards, simplifying food preparation, improving reading skills, adapting to digital devices, and traveling techniques is offered to all who have vision problems. We also serve as an advocate for the inclusion of visually impaired persons in the broader activities of the community by emphasizing their problems, needs and capabilities. Regular meetings by Zoom or in-person afford opportunities for information exchange and network development among members. Support through One Call For All enables the organization to extend community outreach, strengthen educational programs, and acquire equipment that is used for demonstration and training, thereby improving the capacity of visually impaired persons to function more effectively in their daily environment.

Bainbridge Island Youth Orchestra

The training orchestra for string musicians ages 7-18 on Bainbridge Island, BIYO provides students with the opportunity to perform orchestral music at a high degree of artistry while improving technical skills and fostering collaboration and community. Our four-tiered orchestra program allows students from beginner to advanced to benefit and grow from their involvement. We celebrate our performing artists with four annual free public concerts, collaborations with the Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra, an educational local school’s outreach program and festivals open to all area musicians. In order to increase access to music education, BIYO also sponsors an after school program for elementary-aged children to learn to play the violin, viola, or cello. Thank you for your support.

Website: www.biyo.us

Bainbridge Ometepe Sister Islands Association

The Bainbridge Ometepe Sister Islands Association (BOSIA) began in 1986 with the mission of developing relationships and increasing understanding between the people of Ometepe, an island in Lake Nicaragua, and the people of Bainbridge Island. Over the years, connections have been developed in the areas of supporting education, health, people with special needs, coffee-growing, and community projects. But perhaps the work that best supports our mission is promoting people-to-people exchanges between Bainbridge and our sister island in Nicaragua. One Call For All donations help pay travel costs for Bainbridge students who need aid to be a part of our high school delegations to Ometepe and for Ometepinos who come to Bainbridge in various delegations – including health, English teachers, and anniversary delegations – who could not otherwise participate.

Website: www.bainbridgeometepe.org

Bainbridge Prepares

Founded in 2011, Bainbridge Prepares prepares for and responds to natural and public health emergencies that affect Bainbridge Island and the greater Western Washington region. With over 19 specialized teams and 700+ volunteers from across the region, we work hand-in-hand with first responders, governmental agencies, and other nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations to build and educate communities prior to emergencies, and supplement the professional response if an emergency or disaster occurs.

Website: bainbridgeprepares.org

Bainbridge Public Library

Bainbridge Public Library, a nonprofit organization, owns, operates, and maintains the Library building and grounds through community donations and grants. Kitsap Regional Library provides the library staff, collection, classes, and a virtual library at KRL.org with funding from property tax revenues. Together we provide the quality library our community wants and has come to expect. Thank you for your support.

Website: www.bainbridgepubliclibrary.org

Bainbridge Schools Foundation

Bainbridge Schools Foundation (BSF) is an independent, non-profit organization working in close partnership with our public school community. BSF’s core mission is to bridge the gap between government funding and the dollars needed for pivotal programs to fully operate. If these programs are not funded, many students are left behind. BSF funds crucial programs within the public school system including K-12 Academic Intervention, K-12 Social Emotional Learning, and educator support through training and mentorship. These programs provide meaningful contributions to the success of our public school educators and students. Your support is critical in retaining our highly-qualified educators and sustaining students in every school. Over three years of an unpredictable and challenging education environment, these programs have demonstrated their central role in the schools. Help us continue this work by contributing to Bainbridge Schools Foundation.

Website: www.bainbridgeschoolsfoundation.org

Bainbridge Student Loan Fund

During the 2022-2023 school year, the Bainbridge Student Loan Fund helped three Bainbridge Island students pursue their post-secondary education goals by granting three new $3500 low-cost student loans. BSLF currently has six students with loans enrolled in higher education and nine former students who have completed their education and are currently repaying their loans.

Bainbridge Youth Services

Since 1962 Bainbridge Youth Services (BYS) has been dedicated to the emotional and social well-being of youth by helping them learn and lead while feeling seen, heard, and supported through a variety of programs and services. BYS offers confidential and professional mental health counseling to youth 13-21, peer-to-peer support groups, peer tutoring for all ages (K-12), Work Ready Bainbridge (summer employment & workforce certification program), a community jobs board, the BYS Service Club, and SilverTech Squad. BYS youth and their families are also served through our family services programs including parent counseling and parent support groups.

With generous community support, everything we offer is free to youth. This means that our services are accessible to all youth without barriers.

Website: askbys.org/

BARN — Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network

BARN is a nonprofit makerspace and hub of the creative community where beginners work alongside experienced artisans. Ten volunteer-run studios offer professional equipment, classes, open studios, and peer learning in Fiber, Glass, Jewelry, Culinary, Media, Metal, Print & Book, Tech, Woodworking & Small Boatbuilding, and Writing arts. BARN is committed to helping build a world where people recognize and value their creativity and capacity to contribute to their communities. Most classes, studios, and free events are open to members and guests; reduced fees are available for military and tribal members, students, teachers, and seniors. Financial assistance is available. Community service is a core value, and volunteers assist local organizations with dozens of projects each year. Your support will help strengthen our community through craft and innovation. Make your gift today!

Website: bainbridgebarn.org

Battle Point Astronomical Association

Battle Point Astronomical Association ignites passion for science through the lens of astronomy. We offer an observatory, planetarium, telescopes, and more, all available for inspiration, education, and enjoyment by kids and adults. BPAA’s mission is to increase public engagement in supporting the important role of science and technology in our society by offering programs in astronomy, cosmology, starlore, space exploration and more to the general public and schools. We offer educational classes and lectures, star parties, and hands-on how-to instruction with telescopes and finding your way around the night sky. We rely completely on volunteer involvement and community engagement. Come on out and participate and thank you for your financial support!

Website: www.bpastro.org

Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County

The Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County (DRC) strengthens relationships, families, and communities through mediation, facilitation, training, and Restorative Practice services. The goal of the DRC is to build community through the power of effective dialogue. Our mediators help neighbors, businesses, families and agencies find resolutions to their conflicts. We offer facilitation services for board retreats, community Issues, and business meetings. The DRC also offers a variety of training programs. The 40-hour mediation training helps potential mediators meet requirements for certification as well as helps others learn life skills. Our school-based trainings help youth learn skills to deal with conflict in a positive way. All of our trainings offer participants the opportunity to look at conflict in a different way. Finally, our Restorative Practices team is available to work with youth, schools, workplaces, families and HOAs to allow parties to work together to improve challenging situations and repair harm.

Website: www.kitsapdrc.org

Happy Hooves Sanctuary

Happy Hooves Sanctuary is dedicated to the recovery and rehabilitation of abused, abandoned, and neglected horses. We connect horses and people, and serve as a community resource to educate and support the public. Our mission is to care for recovered horses, protect them for life, and provide horse-human connections. Every horse is cared for, valued, and respected as an individual. We provide specialized care for each of our horses, which includes physical and emotional rehabilitation and training. We value our position to educate the general public through community education and outreach. Through volunteer opportunities, youth camps, and lessons, we connect our horses with the community. Happy Hooves Sanctuary provides a safe environment to learn horse handling skills, grooming, and stable keeping. We recognize the therapeutic nature of horses and their relevance to human healing. Several horses are training for therapy programs that support emotional growth and connection with their human friends.

Website: https://happyhoovessanctuary.org

Hyla School

Hyla School provides an academically challenging, experiential, and personalized program for grades 6-12 on two campuses. Our unique signature programs – including travel learning, Electives, and advanced options – provide students with a wide range of learning experiences to develop their intellectual curiosity, identity, and voice. Hyla provides an empowering and nurturing environment to support student growth and propel their academic journey. At our middle school campus, students can embrace the joys of childhood while gaining essential skills to tackle high school with confidence. For over 30 years, students who attend Hyla for middle school have moved into high school as leaders, well-prepared for their future. At our upper school campus in Winslow, we offer a variety of advanced and college-level options, ensuring that each student’s unique journey toward success is aligned to their personal interests and aspirations. Academically and socially, Hyla prepares students to launch with purpose and momentum. We host tours and admissions events throughout the year.

Website: www.hylaschool.org

Island Cooperative Preschool

Island Cooperative Preschool has classes for children ages 1-5 and parent education for the parents. Our mission is to nurture, inspire, and involve children and parents in the exploration of learning. We seek to grow children and families by building a community of learners. We focus on the natural world and sustainability and creating a community who cares for the world around us.

Website: www.islandcoop.org

IslandWood

IslandWood is an environmental education nonprofit. We offer a variety of immersive programs throughout the Seattle region to help children, educators, and community members deepen their understanding of the world around them, explore important environmental issues, and see the power they have to make a positive impact on their communities and the planet. Our programs are designed to meet the different needs of the communities we serve. From the woods of Bainbridge Island, to streams in Seattle, to schoolyards in Tacoma, to the halls of the State Capitol building, we’re working to create hands-on learning experiences for all our region’s students, educators, and community members. We understand there is an inextricable connection between educational justice, environmental justice, and racial equity. Embedding justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) throughout our organization is central to our work in environmental education, and to inspiring healthy communities and a healthy planet.

Website: https://islandwood.org/

Kids Discovery Museum

Kids Discovery Museum (KiDiMu) is a nonprofit children’s museum and hub for early childhood development, creating experiences centered on playful learning that supports the broader community and children’s current and emerging needs. Since 2003, families all over Kitsap and neighboring counties have come to rely on KiDiMu as a haven of educational play opportunities for their families. Focusing on early childhood education, KiDiMu houses exhibits that encourage imaginary play and scientific inquiry; offering art projects, special events, workshops, camps, educational activities, and programming.

Website: www.kidimu.org

Kids in Concert

Kids in Concert was founded on the idea that every child should be able to access the benefits of music education, with no barriers. Our mission is to cultivate compassion and developmental well-being of youth through the healing power of music. KIC does not charge tuition or require an audition to join. We provide an instrument, music instruction, a healthy after-school snack, and social-emotional support, all at no cost to our families. The students can choose violin, viola, cello, bass, or percussion and they all sing in the KIC Choir. In addition, we offer a two-week musical theater summer camp that is written, designed, choreographed, and directed by our teenage mentors.

Website: www.kidsinconcert.org

Kitsap Regional Library Foundation

Kitsap Regional Library Foundation supports Kitsap Regional Library’s mission of inspiring curiosity and connection so that all people have the opportunity to grow, belong, and thrive. The Foundation raises funds to support programs including Summer Learning, To the Library, and One Book, One Community. But your gifts go beyond supporting enriching programs and ensuring access to vast resources. You create opportunities for our youth to excel in reading, ensuring they develop a life-long love of learning. You empower our teens to explore new ideas and learn first-hand about topics they find interesting, topics that can lead to future educational and workforce opportunities. You engage our community in conversations that lead to better understanding, compassion, and often new friendships. Your gift is an investment in the people in our community. Thank you for empowering our community to live their best life story.

Website: http://www.krl.org

Kiwanis Club of Bainbridge Island

Kiwanis is an international volunteer organization dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. For over sixty years, the Bainbridge Kiwanis Foundation has supported and sponsored a variety of youth-oriented activities. Some important ones are listed below:

College scholarships for graduating BHS seniors
Educator of the Year
BHS Key Club and Woodward M.S. Builders Club
Kiwanis sponsors and staffs the ever-popular All Comers Track Meet series
Bainbridge Boys & Girls Club
Fourth of July “putt-putt” golf
Distinguished Citizens Memorial at Battle Point Park
ShredFest, the second Saturday after “tax day”

We meet every week…at 6 p.m. on the first Wednesday and at 8 a.m. all other Wednesdays at the Bainbridge Boys & Girls Club. We often have interesting speakers and presentations. A buffet-style meal is on us! Find us on Facebook and www.bikiwanis.org.

Website: www.BIKiwanis.org

Madrona School

Madrona School offers Waldorf education for children from babyhood – 5th grade. Our students experience a joyful, child-centered education that honors the human spirit, nurtures a sense of wonder and creativity, and develops resourcefulness, compassion and confidence. Our play- and nature-based preschools and kindergartens build strong foundations. Classical academics in grade school are fully integrated with music, art, drama and movement. In addition, our students take classes in world languages, handwork, physical education and outdoor learning.

Website: www.madronaschool.org

Martha & Mary

For over 130 years, Martha & Mary has cared for our clients like family, offering those we serve a safe place to grow and learn and an opportunity to live with dignity, honor and individuality. With 15 service sites, we are the provider of choice for families from Kitsap – including Bainbridge Island, Jefferson, Mason, Pierce and King Counties.

Martha & Mary provides exceptional care in:
• Child care, early learning, and school-age programs
• Home care • Senior independent and assisted living
• Long-term, custodial, and memory care
• Short-term rehabilitation and therapy services

Martha & Mary consistently wins awards in client satisfaction. Our robust mind, body and spirit activities, pet therapy, art classes, bus outings and intergenerational programs bring light and love to our residents and the children in our care. Our exceptional staff provide a nurturing, peaceful and engaging environment.

Website: www.marthaandmary.org

Montessori Country School

For over 50 years, we have offered a Montessori education on our beautiful, natural campus on Bainbridge Island. In mixed age classrooms, each developmental phase is supported in all areas of growth: emotional, intellectual, social, and physical. Our school offers a comprehensive Montessori program serving Parents & Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kindergartners, and a full Elementary program for grades one through six. One Call For All funds provide tuition assistance to families as needed.

Website: www.montessoricountryschool.org

Northwest Maritime Center

Salish Sea Expeditions, a program of the Northwest Maritime Center, provides a transformative marine science education. Since its inception in 1994, over 12,000 students have embarked on 3- to 5-day expeditions across Puget Sound, fostering curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking by engaging participants in the role of scientists and mariners. The program emphasizes hands-on, student-led scientific inquiry, allowing students to take control of their learning experience. Participants enjoy a variety of activities, including sailing, marine science experiments, and exploration of the San Juan Islands aboard the program vessels Admiral Jack and the Schooner Zodiac. Salish Sea Expeditions is a unique, life-changing opportunity for students to immerse themselves in marine science and navigation, promoting a lasting appreciation for the marine environment. With your support, Salish Sea Expeditions aims to enhance and grow our impactful programs, nurturing young learners’ curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking as they become scientists and mariners.

Website: nwmaritime.org

Olympic College Foundation

Olympic College Foundation partners with the community to transform lives through education. We remove barriers to educational opportunity by awarding more than $300,000 a year in scholarships and providing emergency funding for students in need. We also support student success by providing equipment, funding faculty development and supporting programs such as the Yama archaeological field school on Bainbridge. Because we believe higher education should be available to every student regardless of their circumstances, the Foundation raises funds for the OC Promise to provide one tuition-free year at OC for high school graduates in Kitsap and Mason counties.

Website: www.olympiccollegefoundation.org

Peacock Family Services

Peacock Family Services’ vision is that the children of North Kitsap County will reach their full potential, nurtured by families and caregivers who feel supported, informed, and connected. We are dedicated to promoting the healthy social and emotional development of children by providing nurturing and enriching care and family resources. We do so through our organization’s programmatic strands – our Childhood Development Center (childcare and preschool, ages 1 – 5 years old), our Nature Nuts outdoor educational opportunities (after school and day camps, grades K – 3), our Partners for Early Learning parent/teacher workshops, and by hosting our Alliance of Bainbridge Childcare Directors (ABCD) networking group. Peacock values Health, Inclusiveness, and Community. We actively support families in need through our Tuition Assistance Program, which is sustained through fundraising to fill the gap between the cost of care and what families can afford.

Website: PeacockFamilyServices.org

Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky

Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky provides essential reproductive health care and education to people in Washington, Alaska, Hawai’i, Idaho, Indiana, and Kentucky while advocating to protect reproductive rights and increase health care access both locally and nationally. We operate 35 health centers across our 6 states, including 15 in western Washington. More than 200 people come through the doors of local Planned Parenthood health centers every day. It’s support from people like you that ensures every single one of those people will get the care they need – no matter what.

Website: www.ppgnhaik.org

Saint Cecilia Catholic School

Saint Cecilia Catholic School serves Pre-K through 8th grade students. Our program is rich in academics, rooted in faith as we embrace, educate and empower students. Students are known, their strengths are celebrated and they are supported in their areas of growth. Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity and Critical Thinking are developed across the curriculum. Students, teachers, staff and parents foster a culture of care as we learn and grow together.

Website: www.saintceciliaschool.org

Suyematsu Farm Legacy Alliance

Suyematsu Farm Legacy Alliance (SFLA) is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the living legacy and heritage of Akio Suyematsu and his family’s original farm as a community asset involving a center of active farming, interpretation and education. Founded in 1928, this forty acre property is one of the oldest, continuously farmed working landscapes in the region, the largest production farm on Bainbridge Island, and a unique private-public partnership. The SFLA is committed to cultivating strong working relationships focused on honoring the legacy of historic Suyematsu Farm. Please support our efforts to stabilize and restore the Historic Preservation District, place the farm on State & National Historic Registers, and improve the welfare of the current farmers who are Akio Suyematsu’s agricultural legacy. To help us achieve our goals, we are guided by Akio’s principles and traditions of “clean living” for generations to come. EduCulture is the fiscal sponsor of the SFLA.

Website: SuyematsuFarmLegacyAlliance.org

Teen Talking Circles

Now more than ever, our youth desperately need a safe space to share their truth, to be seen, and connected to others. Teen Talking Circles has been that sanctuary since 1993, providing vital and lifelong emotional and relational skills for youth in Bainbridge Island & Kitsap County. But this isn’t just about support—it’s a lifeline in a time of a Disconnection Crisis. Our Circles empower youth to navigate life’s challenges, fostering empathy, resiliency, and building relationships that sustain them. We can’t let this lifeline falter. With your support, we’ll expand our reach and strive to prevent any youth from ever feeling alone. We will offer more teen & family workshops, community events, and focus on training new Circle Facilitators to provide even more Circles within our communities. Together, let’s pledge to create a world where every young person feels seen, heard, and valued.

Website: www.teentalkingcircles.org

The Island School

Nestled in the woods of Bainbridge Island, The Island School is an independent kindergarten through fifth grade elementary school educating students from across Kitsap County. Founded in 1977, the school engages the mind and heart of every child in a culture that values excellent education, innate curiosity, joy in learning, and respect and appreciation for others. Our teachers are caring and accomplished educators who model a love of lifelong learning. Teachers know each child deeply and devote tireless effort to meet children’s individual needs. Art, music, physical education and Spanish are core parts of our educational program. Kids love to learn at The Island School. We are a community of students, teachers, staff, parents, grandparents, relatives and friends working together. We are committed to a strong financial aid program to maintain economic diversity in our school community. The Island School is accredited by the Northwest Association of Independent Schools.

Website: www.theislandschool.org

Troy & Baden Biddle Foundation

In memory of father and son, Troy and Baden Biddle, who were killed by a drunk driver in November 2017, we support and further youth education and development through providing scholarships for post-secondary education, supporting youth sports leagues and other community organizations and activities.

https://tbbfdn.org/

Youth Experience Support (YES) Fund

The Youth Experience Support (YES) Fund provides financial support to students who might otherwise not have access to basic needs or positive educational, recreational, and extracurricular activities. Funds have helped students access Associated Student Body (ASB) membership, prom tickets, yearbooks, field trips, exam fees, athletic uniforms, and sports participation fees—and these grant funds are available for students at all Bainbridge Island public schools. When students, counselors, or administrators identify a student with a need, a quick and confidential application process is all that stands in the way of saying “yes” to kids when they need help. The YES Fund is a partnership of Bainbridge Community Foundation, Bainbridge Schools Foundation, Bainbridge Youth Services, and Helpline House, and $136,000 in grants has been distributed since the program began.

Website: bainbridgecf.org/programs/yes-fund