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Vamos staff and youth heading to the water for kyaking.

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Vamos Outdoors Project

Building community through connection to the land and access to the outdoors.

Whatcom and Skagit counties are known for their rich agriculture and breathtaking views of the North Cascades. However, access to its dense nature is often limited to those with the means to get outside. Beginning in 2018, the Vamos Outdoors Project began their mission of “building community through connection to the land and access to the outdoors.” What, on the surface, appears to be a traditional sports program is also deeply committed...

By Adriana Zazula

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Community Spotlight on Living Well Kent

Living Well Kent (LKW) is a community-driven collaborative dedicated to the vision of public spaces and initiatives that encourag...

By School's Out Washington

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Community Spotlight on East African Community Services

East African Community Services (EACS) inspires immigrant and refugee youth and families to thrive by offering high-quality after...

By School's Out Washington

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Bringing quality to Washington State

Since 2008, School's Out Washington has been leading the effort to build and sustain a quality improvement system for expanded learning programs. The impetus for this work is grounded in the belief that all children deserve the opportunity to thrive and an understanding of how historical inequities continue to limit opportunity for children experiencing poverty and racial oppression.

By School's Out Washington