Anjali recently joined the board of Team Read after seeing the announcement in our last newsletter. Here's what motivated Anjali to join the board:

"As I was looking to engage more deeply in the nonprofit community, Sue suggested I review the latest LT Leaders on Board Newsletter. Through the newsletter, I learned about so many incredible nonprofits making a significant impact in our community. For me personally, Team Read’s mission, vision, and goals deeply resonated with me, as all children deserve to be great readers. The innovative dual-impact model Team Read created not only helps young students become confident readers but also trains teens within the community to be tutors. After speaking with the Executive Director, several board members, and attending a Board meeting; I knew this would be a great fit. I am thrilled to be joining the Board and look forward to continuing my learning while contributing towards reaching Team Read’s mission, vision and goals."

Our mission is to curate welcoming arts and cultural experiences where people of all ages and incomes can explore creativity, enjoy beauty, grow empathy and increase awareness.

Volunteers & board members needed! Learn about this board opportunity here.

Bainbridge Arts & Crafts (BAC) fosters the creation and appreciation of fine contemporary art and craft by jurying, exhibiting, and representing the work of Northwest artists, and by offering arts education and outreach experiences to all ages throughout Kitsap County and the region. The members of the Board of Trustees are integral to the success of Bainbridge Arts and Crafts. Serving as liaisons between BAC and the community, they partner with the Executive Director, approve the annual budget, and set the long-range vision, serve on committees, and assist with planning and strategy. Those interested in applying to be a Board member can contact Maureen Halligan, Board president, at mahalligan4501@gmail.com.

We believe that poetry is the nexus at which self-knowledge, bioregionalism and expansive creativity converge. Our mission is to empower people to practice poetry and deepen connections to place, self and the present moment. Cascadia Poetics Lab is a vibrant community whose workshops, festivals, and opportunities for connection can open the door to transformative experiences. Learn about this board opportunity here.

The mission of the Medieval Women’s Choir is to share, teach, preserve, and promote the transcendent music of the Middle Ages. We sing in many languages, with dialect variations from the era. We provide an opportunity for women of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds to sing and perform these masterworks. Learn about this board opportunity here.

Whim W’Him nurtures community with contemporary dance by cultivating space for artists to imagine and explore the human condition. Whim W’Him strives to be a leader in the world’s arts ecosystem by centering and nurturing artists, abolishing the inequities and injustices that are perpetuated in the dance field, and fostering the social changes we want to see in the world. Learn about this board opportunity here.

For over 30 years, Eastside Baby Corner (EBC) has been helping kids reach their full potential tomorrow by meeting basic needs today. EBC works to reduce community, income and society inequities and increase well-being for children by providing essential items needed for safe, healthy, physical, cognitive and emotional development. Learn about this board opportunity here.

Our mission at Immanuel Community Services (ICS) is to alleviate the effects of poverty, hunger, homelessness and addiction by providing community-based social services to those in need. We accomplish this through our four programs: community lunch, food bank, hygiene center, and recovery residence. Learn about this board opportunity here.

Real Change exists to provide opportunity and a voice for low-income and homeless people while taking action for economic, social, and racial justice. We pursue this mission through a low-barrier work opportunity for all, an independent award-winning newspaper, and bold, anti-poverty advocacy. Learn about this board opportunity here.

ROOTS Young Adult Shelter provides overnight shelter for up to 45 young adults (18-25 years old) every night, case management, dinner, breakfast, laundry and hygiene facilities. Located in the heart of the University District for over 21 years, we believe all people deserve housing, safety, and to be valued for who they are. Learn about this board opportunity here.

We support people on their aging journey through community connections and accessible services. We envision a just society where aging adults, adults with disabilities, and those who care for them can live their best lives in a supportive and caring community. Learn about this board opportunity here.

WestSide Baby, in partnership with our community, provides essential items to local children in need by collecting and distributing diapers, clothing, car seats, and other essential items. We believe that all children should be warm, safe and dry. Learn about this board opportunity here.

The Washington State Budget & Policy Center is a nonpartisan research organization that promotes common-sense policies to advance the well-being of Washingtonians. Through sound research, strategic communications, and broad community partnerships, we push for public investments in the building blocks of a strong economy–including excellent schools, living-wage jobs, and healthy communities. Learn about this board opportunity here.

Communities in Schools Seattle is part of the nation's leading dropout prevention organization, working in public schools to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We provide access to opportunities, resources and support for communities of color by intentionally recognizing and eliminating historical barriers, and recognizing current needs, context and situation. We are looking for board members who feel passion and urgency around anti-racism work in public education. Learn about this board opportunity here.

Refugee Women's Alliance (ReWA) is a multi-ethnic organization that provides comprehensive and culturally appropriate services to refugee and immigrant families. ReWA's programs address several needs including: housing and homelessness; naturalization and legal assistance; employment/vocational training; ESL; domestic violence; behavioral health; and youth services. Learn about this board opportunity here.

Small Faces provides preschool and school-aged children a welcoming space where their social, emotional, physical and intellectual skills are creatively nurtured through a play-based curriculum. We provide safe, stable care for families who want to encourage their children’s development in a setting that honors diversity and respects the environment in collaboration with families and the greater community. Learn about this board opportunity here.

At Space Between we facilitate school and human transformation through mindfulness practices. Working with educators and students, we help teachers build mindful classrooms environments where children thrive with a commitment to alignment, authenticity, connection and racial justice. We are poised for growth, and our Board of Trustees is at the exciting place of reimagining our role in supporting this transformational work. Learn about this board opportunity here.

TIPS tutors enable student and school success by working in partnership with educators to meet the unique needs of each student. TIPS provides representative, culturally responsive tutors that address equity gaps in education and give community members and aspiring educators a unique, paid opportunity to work alongside education professionals. Learn about this board opportunity here (scroll to the bottom of the page).

The Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden is a one-of-a-kind heritage garden created to preserve some of the area’s most treasured gardens. The Garden's mission is "Connecting the community to nature through a diverse and beautiful collection of historical gardens.” Learn about this board opportunity here.

Seattle Audubon advocates and organizes for cities where people and birds thrive. Our education, science, and conservation programs promote cities that integrate and value nature, minimize threats to birds, and protect habitat. Learn about this board opportunity here.

The Center for Chronic Illness (CCI) promotes well-being and decreases isolation for those impacted by ongoing health challenges through supportive and educational programs. Through the organization's values of compassion, respect, empowerment, inclusion, and community, CCI continues to grow and offers support group meetings (currently virtually) that bring people together impacted by different types of chronic illnesses. Learn about this board opportunity here.

The Coalition works to end sexual and domestic violence and promote equitable relationships through collective action for social change. In partnership with our approximately 40 member organizations, we lead collaborative efforts in the Seattle/King County region that: expand and improve services for survivors of sexual and domestic violence, promote laws and policies that support survivor safety and self-determination, raise public awareness about the issue, and prevent gender-based violence. Learn about this board opportunity here.

Everyone for Veterans serves low-income combat veterans and their families. We collaborate with civilians and professionals to provide goods, services, and comprehensive dental care to veterans locally and across the nation. Our veterans need our help and E4V provides the opportunity to engage in practical and tangible ways. Learn about this board opportunity here.

GPS is a BIPOC-led organization that provides community-based services which educate, respect and empower black, refugee and immigrant women and their families during pregnancy, birth and early parenting. Learn about this board opportunity here.

Perinatal Support Washington (PS-WA) is a statewide nonprofit committed to shining a light on perinatal mental health to support all families and communities. We support people in the emotional transition to parenthood, including those experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, infertility, trauma, and more. Learn about this board opportunity here.

Roanoke Park Counseling (formerly Shepherd's Counseling Services) has been providing affordable therapy to adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse for nearly 35 years. We unite to create a safe place to achieve a crucial mission: to restore the hope and dignity of adults who have been sexually abused in childhood through specialized and affordable therapy, community education, and public advocacy. Learn about this board opportunity here.

We provide support for parents and caregivers raising children with behavioral health challenges. This includes guidance on system navigation, training on how to handle their child or youth, advocacy leadership opportunities. All of our services are free to families. We serve all of Washington State. We are looking to fill the treasurer position and Vice Chair Position. Learn about this board opportunity here.

ARC’s vision is to bring together all people to build a healthy community. It’s our mission to inspire engagement and participation in equitable, dynamic, culturally relevant, and responsive recreation, childcare, and lifelong learning programs. Learn about this board opportunity here.

NEST is a community connecting our members with each other and with resources to age successfully in the place they call home. Our vision is to build and sustain a northeast Seattle community where neighbors engage with and support one another through the transitions of aging. Learn about this board opportunity here.

Our mission is to provides access to tools and training in order to help maintain neighborhoods, build community and reduce unnecessary consumption with households of all forms including low-income residents and under-served populations.

The South King Tool Library seeks a volunteer for our Board of Directors as Secretary. The secretary takes notes at the online meetings on the second Wednesday of each month from 12:00-1:30 p.m. Other time frames and commitments are flexible. This is a working board, where we are encouraged to participate in events and help as needed at the tool library in addition to governance and leadership. For more information about the South King Tool Library, visit our website. For questions, email info@SouthKingTools.org.

Children’s Alliance is Washington’s statewide, nonpartisan child advocacy organization. Currently led by LT alum, Dr. Stephan Blanford (and previously led by another LT alum, Paola Maranan), our mission is to improve the well-being of children by effecting positive changes in public policies, priorities, and programs. We prioritize policy solutions that advance racial equity and ensure that all kids, specifically children who are Black, Indigenous and People of Color, have access to opportunities that help them reach their full potential. Learn about this board opportunity here.

Skate Like a Girl creates an inclusive community by promoting confidence, leadership, and social justice through skateboarding. The vision of Skate Like a Girl is to empower skaters, especially young women and/or trans people, to grow into strong, confident leaders who promote and implement social equity. Learn about this board opportunity here.

The Washington Association for Children & Families Institute for Practice Improvement (WACF-IPI) provides training, technical assistance and innovative strategies to assist in improving services that child welfare agencies provide. WACF works to strengthen families and champion bright futures for children and families across Washington State. Learn about this board opportunity here.