News

 Hopelink receives $50,000 from Microsoft’s Unlimited Potential program

Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The grant will support computer education as part of Hopelink’s Eastside Literacy Program.

 Hopelink receives $5,000 grant from Golf Savings Bank For Financial Literacy

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
The contribution from Golf Savings Bank will help Hopelink serve low income families that are striving to improve their economic self-sufficiency.

 Hopelink receives ADDITIONAL grant of over $8,000 from the Allstate Foundation.

Monday, May 12, 2008
The grant from the Allstate Foundation is in addition to the $15,000 the foundation awarded in January this year to Hopelink’s Lifelong Learning Financial Education program.

 Amgen Foundation awards $20,000 to support Hopelink.

Thursday, May 8, 2008
The award will support Hopelink’s Emergency Services Program.

 Pathways Newsletter Available Online

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Hopelink’s Pathways newsletter for Spring features information on classes and services for clients.

 Reaching Out Spring Newsletter Published

Monday, April 21, 2008
Meet Daryl Charles, after losing his job and home because of a heart attack, he is putting the pieces of his life back together.

 Peter’s Creek Retirement and Assisted Living Community Dinner Friday, April 25

Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Italian Dinner proceeds to benefit Hopelink.

 Puget Sound Energy grants Hopelink $10,000.

Monday, April 7, 2008
The $10,000 grant goes to support Hopelink’s energy conservation education.

 Horizons Foundation awards $5,000 for Hopelink’s Housing Program

Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Horizons Foundation granted $5,000 to support Hopelink’s Housing Program.

 Adobe Awards Hopelink $10,000 for Emergency Services

Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Adobe Systems, Inc. continues to support Hopelink’s Emergency Service Centers.

 Hopelink 2007 Annual Report Released

Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Hopelink has published the 2007 annual report outlining the agencies progress and supporters in helping people and changing lives in the community.

 Rivers Inc Rafting Benefit Trip

Wednesday, March 5, 2008
On June 8, Rivers Inc is running a rafting trip to benefit Hopelink.

 Hopelink Hosts Free Tax Preparation Service

Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Low-income residents can get help with their individual tax returns at Hopelink centers in Bellevue and Shoreline.

 Hopelink receives $25,000 grant from Medina Foundation

Friday, January 25, 2008
Grant targeted for a program evaluation of Hopelink's Family Development program.

 Lockwood Foundation grant for Hopelink

Friday, January 25, 2008
$15,000 in general operating funds to support agency-wide programs.

 The Seattle Foundation awards Hopelink with a $120,000 grant.

Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Hopelink, Employment Security’s Eastside/Redmond WorkSource and Bellevue Community College have been awarded a $120,000 grant from the Seattle Foundation to assist low income adults in raising their employment and wage earning potential.

 Hopelink’s Workplace Education contracts with the Seattle Sheraton and Covenant Shores retirement community.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
The Seattle Sheraton and Covenant Shores (Mercer Island) are the newest employers to contract with Hopelink’s Workplace Education.

 Hopelink receives $15,000 from the Allstate Foundation.

Thursday, January 10, 2008
The grant from the Allstate Foundation is for Hopelink’s Lifelong Learning Financial Education program.

 Winter 2008 Edition of Pathways To Success released.

Wednesday, January 9, 2008
This new publication details the many ways Hopelink can help people in the community, from ESL and computer classes to where to get financial assistance or help with transportation.

 IRS Sets Deadline for Tax Deductible Donations for 2007

Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Please consider making a year-end gift to Hopelink.

 The Foster Foundation awards two new grants to Hopelink

Thursday, December 20, 2007
$20,000 supports Hopelink’s Adult Literacy and $5,000 for Early Childhood Development.

 Hopelink receives $10,000 from Safeco Insurance.

Tuesday, December 18, 2007
The grant was part of the Safeco Agent Giving Program that is dedicated in part to the support of nonprofit organizations working to empower underserved communities.

 Costco Wholesale awards $10,000 to Hopelink

Monday, December 17, 2007
The donation will go to support Hopelink's Computer Labs for Kids Program.

 Kirkland Performance Center Hosts Benefit for Hopelink

Monday, November 26, 2007
Fewer than 200 tickets remain for the Sunday, December 16 premiere of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, featuring former Hopelink client Connie Chapin and her family. Proceeds will benefit Hopelink.

 The John and Debra Bacon Family Foundation grant Hopelink $100,000

Tuesday, December 11, 2007
This generous fund will support agency-wide programs.

 Hopelink December Donors

Monday, December 10, 2007
We thank all the generous individuals, businesses and community groups who have contributed to Hopelink. See a list of the donors.

 Hopelink Benefit: Christmas Village Display

Friday, December 7, 2007
Connie Palazzolo will open her home and showcase her enormous display of Christmas Village collectibles to help Hopelink.

 Mount Si Golf Course helps Hopelink Holiday food drive

Thursday, December 6, 2007
Mount Si Golf Course is accepting food to go to Hopelink's North Bend food bank.

 Shoreline Fitness Pro offers fitness to benefit Hopelink during the holidays.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Coach Mark Haner, owner of AiM Fitness Training in Shoreline, is running a holiday promotion designed to help people get fit while lending a helping hand this holiday season.

 Redmond Edward Jones Office Supports "Hopelink" Food/Toy Drive

Monday, November 19, 2007
Suzy Burke-Myers, the local Edward Jones financial advisor, CFP, AAMS, is supporting Hopelink Food Bank and Holiday Gift Room Program by using her office as a drop-off location for this year's drive.

 Moyer Foundation grant for Hopelink

Friday, November 16, 2007
$5000 grant for the Adelle Maxwell Child Development Center.

 BEA Foundation grant for Hopelink

Friday, November 16, 2007
The BEA Foundation awarded a $15,000 grant for Hopelink’s Adelle Maxwell Early Childhood Development Center.

 Hopelink 2007 holiday schedule

Thursday, November 1, 2007
Hopelink will be taking donations of food, new toys and clothing for the 2007 holiday season.

 En L’air Dance performances in December

Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Proceeds from the shows will benefit Hopelink.

 Spooky events for Halloween

Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Crossroads Bellevue indoor trick-or-treating benefit Hopelink's Eastside Food Bank

 Thomas H. Maren Foundation grant awarded.

Monday, October 29, 2007
The grant was awarded in support of Hopelink's Adelle Maxwell Child Development Center.

 Hopelink Releases Client Newsletter

Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Hopelink has published the first edition of Pathways, a newsletter featuring information clients can use to access classes, services and help.

 Hopelink speaker knows about need

Friday, October 19, 2007
Chris Gardner challenged guests Monday at Hopelink's annual fundraising luncheon to match his $10,000 donation.

 'Extreme' home revealed in Kirkland

Friday, October 5, 2007
Cheers and then tears for Kirkland family's new home.

 Reaching Out Correction

Monday, October 8, 2007
While reported on in the current issue of Reaching Out, Hopelink will not be a beneficiary of proceeds from the Seattle Food & Wine Festival.

 Halloween Calendar

Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Paint a pumpkin for a contest for $4 or a canned food donation to Hopelink.

 Molbak's Presents Little Red Riding Hood

Friday, September 7, 2007
Please bring a non-perishable food item to support Hopelink’s food drive for families in need.

 Former Hopelink Client Selected for Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Connie Chapin, a former Hopelink client, was notified September 26, that her family was selected as the "Hero Family" for ABC's Extreme Makeover Home Edition.

 FedEx provides Hopelink with $19,000 in cash support along with employee volunteers to work at Hopelink Place and Adelle Maxell Center.

Monday, October 1, 2007
On Oct 10, 2007 over 30 FedEx volunteers will spend the day at Hopelink Place and Adelle Maxell Center constructing a new storage shed and restoring the playground. These volunteers are a part of FedEx Cares Week, a national campaign in 14 cities with over 2000 employees participating.

 Weyerhaeuser Foundation awards Hopelink $10,000 to support the Adelle Maxwell Center.

Friday, September 28, 2007
Weyerhaeuser Foundation is helping to provide nurturing care, high quality early learning and the healthy development for at-risk children from homeless and low-income families. Hopelink’s Adelle Maxwell Center is providing essential child development services so that families can attend school, look for employment or stabilize their work while their children develop the critical skills they need to enter kindergarten.

 KELLER WILLIAMS Agents Plan NOVEMBER Food Drive for Hopelink

Monday, October 1, 2007
For three days, Keller Williams' agents Nancy Allen and Phil Shaffer will host their fourth food drive to benefit families served by Hopelink.

 New Number for Hopelink Housing

Thursday, September 6, 2007
Hopelink has a new telephone number (425.556.9289) for transitional housing.