Together in partnership with Sackcloth & Ashes, Federal Way Young Life would like to invite you to Blanket Federal Way this November and December. Young Life desires to reach EVERY KID, and Sackcloth & Ashes desires to reach EVERY PERSON experiencing homelessness. Recent statistics indicate that approximately 1,000 kids within the Federal Way School District are experiencing some type of homelessness.
Our vision is big, but we also believe God is able!
Will you join us this winter to Blanket Federal Way and bless all of these families? Our goal is to sell 1,000 blankets so we can donate 1,000 more! For every blanket purchased from Federal Way Young Life, one will be donated to a kid or family experiencing homelessness.
It’s hard to believe, but Thanksgiving Club is less than a month away! This long-standing tradition for Federal Way Young Life is one of our most-anticipated events. It began in a private home for just a handful of kids and leaders and grew to a city-wide event held at Federal Way High School. During COVID, our community of staff, leaders, and volunteers responded to the disruption by delivering meals, pies, and treats to our Young Life kids and their families. Last year, we began to rebuild and once again hosted a small but sweet Thanksgiving meal in a private home. This year, we continue to grow as we bring Thanksgiving Club back to a school — this time, at Decatur High School.
And so we ask you to join us in serving our teens an abundant Thanksgiving feast by donating and/or dishing food during the meal. It is truly a time of joy and gratitude and we would love for you to be a part of it! We need dozens of dishes and sides, so please share and invite your friends and family to help out as well! You will be blessed!
Will you help us fill their plates with turkey, ham, stuffing, gravy, potatoes, pie, and more? We appreciate any and all donations!
The Red Canoe Credit Union started the annual community Fill the Canoe Back to School Drive in 2009. They generously matched $1 per pound of school supplies donated & also provided a dollar-per-dollar match. Thousands of dollars and supplies have been donated to the families in our communities over the years.
We did our homework and the drive looked a little different this year. The FWPS district is providing supplies but advised us there was a need for quality backpacks. This year, the Red Canoe Credit Union partnered with We Love Our City with the goal of collecting 1000 backpacks. Over 25 local churches, businesses, non-profits & community members accepted the challenge! Donations are being distributed to the FWPS district, Communities in Schools, Boys & Girls Club, FW Veterans Center, and a variety of back-to-school events. We are always thrilled and amazed at the generosity of our community.
We are happy to announce, that with the help of all our partners, we exceeded our goal with 1100 backpacks & 2838 pounds of supplies! We are grateful for all our donors and we are excited to help our students kick off the new school year!
We invite you to participate in the Annual Fill the Canoe Back to School Drive. Each year, Red Canoe Credit Union partners with our branch communities to collect thousands of pounds of school supplies, which are then matched pound-for-pound by the credit union.
This year, the community has two ways to support Fill the Canoe. You can drop off donations of new backpacks at the Federal Way Red Canoe branch, or donate funds online at www.fillthecanoe.com. All donations will go to We Love Our City for Federal Way Public School students and families in most need.
Your support of Fill the Canoe helps ensure children in our community get the tools they need this fall. We’re proud of Red Canoe Credit Union’s commitment to local kids. Please join our efforts if you can!
Ways to help:
Donate School Supplies! Drop off new backpack donations at Red Canoe Credit Union Branch (33616 Pacific Hwy S.), or at Family Life Community Church and all South King Fire and Rescue Stations.
Share, share, share! Please share our Facebook posts about Fill the Canoe on your social media! Follow @RCCUFederalWay on Facebook to stay connected.
Encourage Others! If your business would like to donate, please let us know so we can cheer you on!
Red Canoe will be matching your donation, so your donations will go even further. If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Shelley Pauls.
*Supplies will be matched pound-for pound. Cash donations made at www.fillthecanoe.com will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a maximum of 2021 giving levels. Donations to Fill the Canoe are not tax-deductible.
