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Communications Department, Wellspring Family Services 1900 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144 Phone: 206-826-3039 Fax: 866-219-8481 E-mail: info@wellspringfs.orgIn the News
Wellspring Family Services continues to receive outstanding coverage on our work to support the community. Read more about some of our programs.
- "Music & Movie Nights" Announced: Proceeds Benefit Homeless Children
Seattle's Child (May 2012) - Wellspring makes a place for kids without homes
The Seattle Times (Dec 2011) - 7-Year-Old Philanthropist
KING 5 TV, New Day Northwest (Dec 2011) - A Connection Solution for Washington State Families
Gates Foundation Blog (Dec 2011) - 20 Ways to Help Needy Families During the Holidays
Seattle's Child (Dec 2011) - The A-B-C's of Philanthropy
Real Change (Nov 2011) - Ballard mom honored for efforts on behalf of homeless kids
My Ballard (Nov 2011) - Washington's "Outstanding Young Philanthropist" to be Honored at Luncheon
Seattle's Child (Oct 2011) - Wellspring Family Services EAP reports trend: More Employees Calling EAPs for Financial Help
Puget Sound Business Journal (Sep 2011) - Cents Makes Sense
Sunny Kobe Cook Blog: Uncommon Ways (Sep 2011) - 'Kids Helping Kids' offers unique incentive from West Seattle's Caspar Babypants
West Seattle Blog (Aug 2011) - Kids Helping Kids Coin Drive Contest
ParentMap (Jun 2011) - In the Blink of an Eye - Art Donated to Wellspring's Domestic Violence Intervention Program
Artist Blog by Angela Bandurka Hoskins (Jun 2011) - Caspar Babypants announces a summer of Kids Helping Kids
KOMO4 TV (May 2011) - WFS Anger Management Program featured in Crisis Clinic Newsletter
Resource Talk Newletter (Apr 2011) - 2011 Superheroes for WA Families: Sebrena & Rena Mateja Burr
ParentMap (Mar 2011) - Wellspring Bringing Baby Home Instructor Win's National Award
Seattle's Child Online (Mar 2011) - Places to donate "gently-read" children's books
Seattle's Child (Jan 2011) - Baby it's cold outside, donate your sweaters to Mister Roger's Sweater Drive via PCC
Rainier Valley Post (Jan 2011) - At Wellspring, a batterer struggles to subdue 'ugliest part of yourself'
The Seattle Times (Jan 2011) - Mister Roger's Sweater Drive Kicks-Off at PCC Stores
Issaquah Press (Jan 2011) - Mister Roger's Sweater Drive to Benefit Baby Boutique
PCC Natural Markets (Dec 2010) - The Greatest Gift Ever
Wellspring Family Services (Dec 2010) - South-End Scenes: Seahawks Visit Wellspring Preschoolers
Rainier Valley Post (Dec 2010) - Supporting Seattle Kids and Families
Red Tricycle (Dec 2010) - Glitches in new Medicaid computer system affect children in our Cornerstone Classrooms
The Seattle Times (Dec 2010) - Seahawks Deliver Meals to Wellspring Family Services
Seahawks.com (Dec 2010) - Share locally: food banks, farmers, and families need your help
Beacon Hill Blog (Dec 2010) - Mom & Daughter Give Back to Help Others
The Seattle Times (Nov 2010) - Social Networking for a Good Cause
Wellspring Family Services (Nov 2010) - Early homelessness sets stage for school, mental health problems
Investigate West (Oct 2010) - School districts struggle to help homeless kids as number grows statewide
Investigate West (Oct 2010) - Budget Implication #3: Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Prevention Funding Slashed; CM Burgess Says Not So Fast
Rainier Valley Post (Oct 2010) - Strength of Place Village groundbreaking initiates low income housing project
West Seattle Herald (Sep 2010) - The homeless you don't see
The Seattle Times (Sep 2010) - Wellspring helps homeless children and families find stability
Beacon Hill Blog (Aug 2010) - Rainier Valley 6-Year Old Spearheads Collection Effort for Homeless Families
Rainier Valley Post (Aug 2010) - Caspar Babypants & Kids Helping Kids on The Bob Rivers Show
KZOK 102.5 FM (Jul 2010) - Gibson tapes renew vigilance against domestic abuse
94.1 KMPS (Jul 2010) - Beacon Bits: Chickens, Conlin, and Caspar Babypants
Beacon Hill Blog (Jul 2010) - Local Girl's Charity Inspires Song by Chris Ballew
Fox Q13 (Jun 2010) - Wellspring Family Services Opens Classroom to Help Behaviorally At-Risk Preschoolers
Early Learning Action Alliance (Jun 2010) - Community Bulletin Board: Kids Helping Kids Coin Drive
Seattle's Child Magazine (Jun 2010) - Sad dads: postpartum depression in men
Parent Map (Jun 2010) - Kids Making a Difference in Seattle
Red Tricycle (Jun 2010) - Babypants Moneydrive
Parent Map (Jun 2010) - Alliance Members Make Their Messages Memorable Using 'Shock Marketing'
Alliance for Children & Families Magazine (May 2010) - Resources for Preschool Children
Examiner.com (May 2010) - The Youngest Faces of Homelessness
Investigate West (May 2010) - New Project Houses Homeless Families Quickly
United Way Blog (May 2010) - Learning for Life: Helping behaviorally at-risk preschoolers
KING5 TV (May 2010) - Jim Berry - the "can do" guy
Issaquah, Sammamish and beyond ... (May 2010) - Wellspring Family Services Creates Innovative Classrooms
Alliance for Children & Families (Mar 2010) - WFS Therapist Responds to Apparent Domestic Violence Murder
KING5 News (Mar 2010) - Invisible Recovery - The Federal Stimulus Package
Seattle Business Magazine (Mar 2010) - Wellspring Opens Cornerstone Classrooms for Children
Thrive by Five (Feb 2010) - Be a Good Neighbor
Red Tricycle (Jan 2010) - Give Back: Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Seattlest (Jan 2010) - Families struggle to gain footing after job loss & homelessness
Seattle Times (Dec 2009) - Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress
Seattle's Child Magazine (Dec 2009) - 2009 Women of Influence: Ruthann Howell
Puget Sound Business Journal (Nov 2009) - A New Home for Wellspring Family Services
South Seattle Beacon (Jun 2009) - Opening of the Rotary Support Center for Families
Rainier Valley Post (Jun 2009) - 100 Year Anniversary of Seattle Rotary & Commitment to Help Homeless Families
Market Watch (Mar 2009) - The Mayor Volunteers at Baby Boutique
Seattle Channel (Mar 2009) - Riding to the Rescue: WAMU & Wellspring Family Services
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Mar 2009) - Wellspring Family Services Provides Support & Relief to laid-off WAMU staff
Puget Sound Business Journal (Feb 2009) - A Family Back at Home this Holiday Season
Seattle Times (Dec 2008) - Public Affairs Show with Gary Shipe
KWJZ (Dec 2008) - Face of Homelessness is Changing ~ Column by Nicole Brodeur
Seattle Times (Dec 2008) - Paul Allen film becomes rallying cry for homeless advocates
KING 5 News (Dec 2008) - Community Partners Honored for Role in Helping Families
dBusinessNews (Oct 2008) - Bond, Baby Bond!
ParentMap (Oct 2008) - Movie for a Good Cause
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Sep 2008) - A True Home for Wellspring Family Services
Seattle Times (May 2008) - Change Agent: Bevette Irvis
Real Change (Apr 2008) - Wellspring Celebrates 20 Years of Service to Homeless Children
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Mar 2008) - Best Good Deeds of the Year
Seattle Magazine (Dec 2007) - An uprooted family finds its footing
Seattle Times (Nov 2007) - Landlords, non-profit partner to house homeless
Puget Sound Business Journal (Nov 2007) - A Look into Domestic Violence in Relationships
Seattle Magazine (Sep 2007) - Seattle Rotary Awards Family Services $4 million
(Jun 2007) - The Hidden Side of Seattle's Homeless Population
Seattle Channel (Jun 2007) - Vandals target campaign for homeless
King 5 (May 2007) - Seattle City Council Approves Loan to Wellspring Family Services
Seattle Channel (May 2007) - Campaign Sheds Light on Homeless Children
King 5 News (May 2007) - Don't Just Look Away! Blog
Daily Kos (May 2007) - Domestic abuse-suicide link strong
Seattle Times (Dec 2006) - Preschool for homeless provides a place kids, parents can count on
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Jul 2006) - Morningsong: helping homeless kids cope with change
Parent Map magazine (Jan 2005) - Program strives to change mind-set of batterers
Seattle Times (Dec 2004) - Nurturing baby's psyche: Parents' job includes understanding child's cue
Seattle Times (Jul 2004) - Fund for the Needy: 111-year-old agency aims to aid families
Seattle Times (Jan 2004) - Homeless kids find sanctuary at nursery
Seattle Times (Dec 2003) - Help Out Mothers And Fathers In Need
KOMO TV (Dec 2003) - Day care helps kids thrive despite parents' hardships
Seattle Times (Nov 2003)
Press Releases
Alert the media! Learn about the latest activities and successes at Wellspring Family Services.
- Blended Families and the Holidays: Making a Good Mix Better
- Wellspring instructor and therapist Lousie Harris receives national Bringing Baby Home Award
- Announcing Kids Helping Kids Coin Drive with a chance to win an original song by Caspar Babypants!
- Innovative Classrooms to Help Behaviorally At-Risk Preschoolers
- After 100+ years local non profit & Seattle Rotary Open the Rotary Support Center for Families
- Demolition of Factory in Rainier Valley, New Home for Wellspring Family Services Planned
- Morningsong Celebrates 20 Years of Helping Homeless Children
- 2007 Annual Meeting and Awards
- Seattle Rotary Awards $4 million to Wellspring Family Services
- Don't Just Look Away! - Homeless Children Make a Stand, Again
- Family Services Receives Housing Services Grant from the Gates Foundation
- $1 Million Gates Award to Serve Homeless Families in Seattle
- Seattle Rotary Chooses Wellspring Family Services for Centennial Project
- Microsoft Honors Wellspring Family Services EAP Vendor of the Year Award
- Morningsong Early Learning Center Relocates
- Annual Fundraiser Sets Record
- Baby Boutique Moves to New Home
- Wellspring Family Services Receives Washington Families Fund Grant
To request a media kit e-mail info@wellspringfs.org.
Newsletter
An excellent look at what we've been up to. Read our quarterly newsletters to find out more.
- Spring 2012 Report to Donors - How you helped children thrive
- Holiday 2011 Newsletter: Seeing the light come on
- Summer 2011 Newsletter - At Such a Young Age, They're so Aware and Compelled to Help
- Spring 2011 Newsletter - One Mother's Journey to Secure a Better Future
- Winter 2011 Newsletter - Making the Pain Go Away
- Winter 2010 Newsletter - One of the Thousands of Families We Helped Last Year
- Summer 2010 Newsletter - We're here for you
- Winter 2009 Newsletter - Give for Good
- Fall 2009 Newsletter - Champions in our Community
- June 2009 Newsletter - Reintroducing Family Services
- Family Matters Winter 2008
- Family Matters Fall 2008
- Family Matters Spring 2008
- Family Matters Winter 2007
- Family Matters Fall 2007
- Family Matters Summer 2007
- Family Matters Spring 2007
- Family Matters Fall 2006
- Family Matters 2005 Year in Review
Email News
Read our interactive, electronic newsletter update about what's new at Wellspring Family Services.
- $17: The difference between housed & homeless
- The truth about domestic violence
- Caspar's new song for kids: Hand in Hand
- Twice as many families are calling for help.
- It'sToy Room Time at Baby Botique!
- No child should be homeless any time of the year
- We did it! The City Saves Funding to Stop Domestic Violence
- A Baby Changes Everything
- City Council shows support for restoring domestic violence funding
- Join Us to UnWrap Some Joy ~ Holiday Drives
- Waves of action, compassion and generosity
- The 2010 Wellspring Awards: Waves of action, compassion and generosity
- A round of applause for all Kids Helping Kids 2010!
- Ruthann Responds to Seattle Times: Invisible Families
- Back-to-School time at Baby Boutique
- Prevent those "white-knuckle" moments in parenting your toddler
- Join us Saturday, August 21st for the Rainier Valley Heritage Parade!
- 2009 Annual & Capital Report
- Dads do matter
- Win a Free Song by Caspar Babypants & Help Homeless Kids Too!
- Gabe and his mom thank you! May 2010
- Thank you for making Powerful Change possible
- Do you know the secret to parenting your new baby?
- Do you ever feel like throwing a tantrum?
- January 2010 ENews - 1,111 smiles and so much more
- Capital Campaign - We did it!
- August 2009 Enewsletter
- March 2009 Capital Campaign Update eNews
- Thank you for helping us in one of our most challenging years!
Videos
Annual video productions premiere at our major events. Click to watch the most powerful stories of our work at Wellspring Family Services.
Video: Rob's Journey to be a Better Father
More Videos:
- Listen to one child's voice everyone in our city needs to hear
- Hear the stories of families helped beginning in 1892
- See one family's journey from homelessness to home
- Rena Mateja: Washington's "Outstanding Young Philanthropist"
- Through the Eyes of Homeless Children
- The Facts About Homeless Children
- Wellspring's Powerful Change
- Homeless in Seattle - Ruth and Her Sons Richard and Josh
- Rena Mateja's Mission to Collect $500 in Pennies
- Happy Heart
- Melissa's Story - Family Homelessness
- Morningsong Early Learning Center - homeless children
Online Networks
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Annual Report
Looking for more information? Read a PDF version of our annual report or request a printed copy by calling 206-826-3050.
- 2010 Annual Report
- 2009 Annual & Capital Report
- 2008 Annual Report
- 2008 Financials
- 2007 Annual Report
- 2006 Annual Report
- 2005 Annual Report
- 2004 Annual Report
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