We have many opportunities to give to the FCRC program at Illahee Elementary School.  Some of our most needed items are:

• Water bottles with pop tops (12 oz or smaller)

• Gently worn or new leggings or sweatpants (elementary size)

• Gently worn or new shoes (elementary size)

• Small packaged, shelf-stable snacks (nut free is a huge bonus! Goldfish, fruit snacks, granola bars, string cheese are all great choices)

• Previously loved children's books or board games with all the pieces and instructions

Any donations can be dropped off between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Fridays.  Please call to see if there are other things that the FCRC can use.

Please make sure that any names on items are scrubbed off or covered up before you bring items in.  Please also check for holes, rips, tears, and stains.  We want our kids to have the best whenever they need anything.  This also helps to protect your privacy as a donor.

If you would like to donate your time, we can use that, too!  We can always use volunteers to help clean, sort, and organize these donations!  Call 360-604-3371 for more information.

The Family and Community Resource Center is here to help our families be stronger and our communities be more connected to the school.  We have lots of things that we regularly help families with.  If you need help with something not on the list, all you have to do is ask!

Here are just a few things we provide for you and your students:

• Extra meals during the week

• Snacks if kids get hungry at school

• Changes of clothes or shoes

• Hats, coats, gloves, and mittens for the winter months if a child forgets theirs or does not have any

• Upsized clothes for kids who quickly grew out of their own wardrobe and extra clothes for kids who need a couple more items to wear

• Assistance navigating lots of systems like medical care, mental healthcare, PUD and NW Natural payment systems, rent and utilities supports, job searches and resume writing, and more

If there is anything needed in your household, it is our hope that you reach out.  After all, we cannot help if we don't know what you need!  We are here to be your family's strongest advocate so that your kids can learn as much as they can during these early years.

Translators are available for families who are more comfortable speaking in their native tongue.