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SUMMARY:Legislative Launch with Children's Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the legislative session with us! At this virtual event you’ll hear directly from Representative Steve Bergquist\, Senator Noel Frame\, and Children’s Alliance policy staff about the legislation we’re pursuing in 2026 and how you can use your power to advocate for the policies and programs that matter to you. \nAbout our speakers: \nRepresentative Steve Bergquist is a public school teacher who has also been a small business owner. Living in Renton\, he’s a proud fourth-generation resident of the 11th Legislative District. He’s currently a member of the Appropriations\, Early Learning & Human Services (Chair)\, and Education committees\, serves as Co-Chair of the Joint Higher Education Committee\, and is a member of the DCYF Oversight Board. His priorities include helping working families and small businesses recover from the pandemic\, and ensuring students and educators — from K-12 to higher education — have the support they need. \nSenator Noel Frame is an award-winning legislator\, who has been honored more than 15 times for her work advocating for youth in foster care and juvenile justice systems\, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges\, economic development\, and fixing the state’s upside-down tax code. She serves as Deputy Floor Leader of the Senate\, vice chair of the Senate Housing Committee\, vice chair of the Senate Business\, Financial Services\, Gaming & Trade Committee\, and as a member of the Senate Human Services Committee. \nRegister here: https://www.childrensalliance.org/events/legislative-launch?emci=d6e2ca22-ecce-f011-8195-000d3a1d58aa&emdi=8ab35af6-97cf-f011-8195-000d3a1d58aa&ceid=5933644
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/legislative-launch-with-childrens-alliance/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:350 WA Civic Action Team Campaign Kickoff!
DESCRIPTION:Join 350 Seattle for CAT’s virtual 2026 Legislative Campaign Kickoff Event on Wednesday\, January 7th from 6:00-7:30 PM! We are entering our 10th year of CAT and hope you can join us. Our 2026 CAT Campaign is about to start as Washington state’s legislative session begins mid-January. We want our voices heard in Olympia\, so that we transform Washington with scientifically sound and socially just climate policies. Our political power comes from all of us working together to make change possible! This will be a night to get excited about all the awesome work we will do together over the session and see what a powerful group of folks we are a part of. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/m5Ad0M–RICrG9af2Yd9TA?emci=104f8dcd-08d2-f011-8195-000d3a1d58aa&emdi=938e222e-8ed3-f011-8195-000d3a1d58aa&ceid=6976621#/registration
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/350-wa-civic-action-team-campaign-kickoff/
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SUMMARY:Have a Heart for Kids Day
DESCRIPTION:Activate your political power! Join us at Have a Heart for Kids Day in Olympia to advance early learning\, health equity\, and economic justice for children and families in Washington. Together with child advocates from across Washington\, you will learn about the political process\, speak directly with your elected representatives\, and raise your voice at a powerful rally on the Capitol steps. Children and families are welcome! \nYour voice matters\, and legislators need to hear your perspective\, but we know getting to Olympia isn’t easy. We’re committed to making this event more accessible to diverse advocates across the state by providing breakfast and lunch at the event\, translation and interpretation services\, and partial financial reimbursement for child care and/or travel costs. \nWe are particularly interested in supporting and advocating alongside folks who represent or have expertise in serving children\, families\, and educators — especially those who are Indigenous\, Black\, or People of Color; speak a language other than English; are immigrants; live with disabilities; identify as LGBTQ+; are disproportionately impacted by systemic disparities. \nDate: January 20th\, 2026 \nEvent Schedule:  \n\n\n9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Check in\, breakfast\, activities\, and training at St. John’s Episcopal Church (114 20th Ave SE\, Olympia\, WA 98501) \n\n\n\n\n11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Lunch and legislator meetings \n\n\n\n\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Rally at the Capitol steps \n\n\nNote: Our morning location is about a 10-minute walk from the State Capitol Campus. Please plan to walk\, take the bus\, or provide your own transportation. There is parking available for advocates at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Additional parking and bus information for the State Capitol can be found here. \nPlease email becca@childrensalliance.org  with any questions or needs regarding the event. \nRegister here: https://www.childrensalliance.org/events/have-a-heart-for-kids-day-2026?emci=d6e2ca22-ecce-f011-8195-000d3a1d58aa&emdi=8ab35af6-97cf-f011-8195-000d3a1d58aa&ceid=5933644
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/have-a-heart-for-kids-day/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Community Service & Leadership Welcome Night
DESCRIPTION:Community Service & Leadership is a transformational evening designed to help newcomers and community-minded residents plug into Seattle’s civic life. Get face-to-face with local organizations\, find people who share your values\, and leave with a personal roadmap to take action. SVP Seattle staff will be there to share about our programming\, and we’d love to see you there!  \nLearn more and register using this link: seattlechamberofconnection.org/community-service-leadership-night  \nDate: January 20th\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00 – 9:30 pm \nLocation: 415 Westlake Ave N\, Seattle\, WA 98109 \nAdmission: $15 (pizza available for purchase)
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/community-service-leadership-welcome-night/
LOCATION:415 Westlake Ave N\, Seattle\, WA 98109
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SUMMARY:SPEB: Reimagining Supporting Parents in Education and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Partnerships in Education & Beyond (SPEB) is hosting a community convening to begin shaping the next chapter of our work—grounded in Black and Indigenous parent leadership\, community wisdom\, and shared power. \nThis three-hour gathering will bring together parents\, caregivers\, and community partners to: \n\nLearn about the redesign and reconstruction of SPEB\nBe introduced to the upcoming Community Needs Assessment\nExplore Parent Institute Projects and leadership pathways\nBuild relationships over lunch and intentional networking\nDiscover opportunities to serve as parent leaders\, advisory members\, and board leaders\n\nThis space is rooted in belonging\, dignity\, and collective care. Black and Indigenous parents are especially encouraged to attend. \nRegister here \nEvent Details\nDate: January 23\, 2026 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nLocation: Pac Med Tower Panoramic Room\, 1200 12th Avenue South\, 8th Floor Seattle\, WA 98144 \n  \n 
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/speb-reimagining-supporting-parents-in-education-and-beyond/
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SUMMARY:​Storytelling for Change: A Creative Gathering for Climate Resilience
DESCRIPTION:​As the days are beginning to grow longer\, we gather to share the stories that sustain us. Stories of Change: A Creative Gathering for Climate Resilience is a free community storytelling event exploring how we build resilience together\, in the face of climate change. \n​Join Basilica Bio and featured speaker Eileen Lambert\, a Latine climate storyteller and communications strategist\, for an evening of reflection\, creativity\, and connection. Through storytelling\, collaging\, and building a community chapbook\, we’ll explore what it means to live and care for one another in a changing world. \n​Inspired by Adrienne Maree Brown’s Emergent Strategy\, this event invites participants to imagine resilience not as endurance\, but as interdependence. Together\, we’ll share local stories of climate adaptation\, community care\, and creative resistance—and transform them into collective art that honors our shared future. \n​Together\, we are going to hear a talk about the power of storytelling in fostering and prefiguring climate resilience. Then\, we will all assemble a chapbook together! Each attendee will receive a copy of the community chapbook\, as well as some essential climate resilience resources! \n​Here’s what the night will look like:\n🌾 A talk by Eileen Lambert on storytelling and climate resilience\n🌀 A participatory creative session\, where participants build a page-long story of climate resilience\n📖 An assembly session\, where everyone’s story will come together as a community chapbook!\n🌍 A reflection on how storytelling creates climate resilience \n​When: January 24th\, 2026.\nWhere: Seattle Recreative Georgetown\nAccessibility: Light refreshments and snacks provided. The event space will be accessible and welcoming to all; please reach out with access needs. \nRSVP here: https://luma.com/3ascej8h
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/storytelling-for-change-a-creative-gathering-for-climate-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Part 1: Follow the Money with SPEB\, SESEC\, and SKCDC
DESCRIPTION:This online training is an opportunity to truly understand how school districts are funded in Washington State—and why it matters for our kids. Facilitated by Mary Fertakis\, the training is offered in two parts. Part 1 January 27th at 5:30 to 7pm\, part 2 January 29th from 5:30 to 7pm. Both will be held via Zoom. \nIn the first session\, we’ll break down the school funding system so participants can gain a clear\, accessible understanding of how the model works and where decisions are made. In the second session\, we’ll shift from learning to action—exploring how we\, as a community\, can advocate\, push back\, and work collectively to ensure these systems better serve and support our children. \nThis is about knowledge\, empowerment\, and using our voices to create a more equitable future for students and families. \nRegister here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqhFlOcS-e5fHcFXkiVLpus06A107mzOqW4S8VoizMyfHfPA/viewform \nthis event is put on in partnership with \nSupporting partnerships with Education in Beyond \nBuilding changes \nSoutheast Seattle Education Coalition \nSouth King County Discipline Coalition
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/follow-the-money-with-speb-sesec-and-skcdc/
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SUMMARY:Part 2: Follow the Money with SPEB\, SESEC\, and SKCDC
DESCRIPTION:This online training is an opportunity to truly understand how school districts are funded in Washington State—and why it matters for our kids. Facilitated by Mary Fertakis\, the training is offered in two parts. Part 1 January 27th at 5:30 to 7pm\, part 2 January 29th from 5:30 to 7pm. Both will be held via Zoom. \nIn the first session\, we’ll break down the school funding system so participants can gain a clear\, accessible understanding of how the model works and where decisions are made. In the second session\, we’ll shift from learning to action—exploring how we\, as a community\, can advocate\, push back\, and work collectively to ensure these systems better serve and support our children. \nThis is about knowledge\, empowerment\, and using our voices to create a more equitable future for students and families. \nRegister here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqhFlOcS-e5fHcFXkiVLpus06A107mzOqW4S8VoizMyfHfPA/viewform \nthis event is put on in partnership with \nSupporting partnerships with Education in Beyond \nBuilding changes \nSoutheast Seattle Education Coalition \nSouth King County Discipline Coalition
URL:https://svpseattle.org/event/follow-the-money-with-speb-sesec-and-skcdc-2/
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