Encompass Receives $2 Million in State Funding for New Facility
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In late April, the Washington State Legislature voted to approve the budget for next year, which will include $2 million in funding for Encompass Snoqualmie, a new state-of-the-art pediatric therapy center. The money allocated by the state government will go a long way toward the $8.3 million budget for the project.
We have been raising support for Encompass Snoqualmie since 2017. The new planned child-centered space will allow us to increase the number of children served, offer exciting new therapeutic programs, and be a hub for the community.
We will be launching the public phase of their capital campaign later this summer and will be asking for your support support at that time. To learn more, visit the
Capital Campaign page of our website or click below to read the full press release about the state funding.
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Encompass Parent Talks Podcast to Launch June 25
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We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Encompass Parent Talks Podcast! The idea for the podcast came from last year's
Changemaker series, where design professionals from the Seattle area volunteered their time and talents to work on an outreach challenge for Encompass. Since then, our new Outreach Coordinator Kim Shepard has teamed up with Parent and Family Engagement Coordinator Sam Sinanan to get the podcast off the ground by interviewing parents and our talented team of program professionals.
The podcast's first three episodes will go live on
Tuesday, June 25th and a new episode will launch every other Tuesday following the launch.
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Charity Workout for Encompass at Decater Performance and Fitness
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Saturday, June 22nd
8:30-9:30 am
Decater Performance and Fitness
8180 304th Ave SE, Issaquah
Decater Performance and Fitness is hosting a big group workout catered to all training levels to benefit Encompass! Anyone can join the workout; members and non-members are welcome. Feel free to bring friends and family!
There is a $10 minimum donation at the door is your ticket to workout, and 100% of the money raised goes to Encompass. No RSVP necessary; just show up! For more details, check out the
Facebook Event. Hope to see you there!
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School's (Almost) Out for Summer!
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Above:
Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) families celebrated two years of hard work with their graduation ceremony on June 5th.
Below, left:
Encompass staff say goodbye to the families who have been with them for our Issaquah Toddler Group this year.
Below, right:
Our early learning students show off their creativity at the Preschool Art Fair.
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Preschool End-of-Year Picnics
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Carnation Preschool
Tuesday, June 18
10:00 am-3:00 pm (lunch 11:30 am-12:15 pm)
North Bend Preschool
Wednesday, June 19
10:00 am-3:00 pm (lunch 11:30 am-1:00 pm)
Preschoolers and their families are invited to join us for an end-of-year celebration! There will be bouncy houses, face painting, bubbles, games, and lunch. Please RSVP to your teacher if you plan to attend.
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Summer Camp Starts in Three Weeks
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There is still room in all our camps for 2-year-olds and most of our afternoon camps for ages 3-7. Here are our available camps:
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Camps for 2-year-olds:
- Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
- Under the Sea
- Mini Monets
- Water, Sun, and Sand
- Star Light, Star Bright
- Awesome Animals
- Creepy Crawly Creatures
Camps for 5-7-year-olds:
- Recycled Art
- Rain Forest Rangers
- Happily Ever After
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Camps for 3-4-year-olds:
- Tubes and Tunnels
- Ooey Gooey Science
- Digging for Dinosaurs
- Block Builders
- Jungle Safari
- Once Upon a Time
- Wild About Water
Click below to view available camps or register now!
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We had a blast at the Adventure Kids Playcare Spring Festival (left) and Duvall Days (right)! Catch us next at
Big Truck Day
in Snoqualmie on June 27th from 10:00 am-1:00 pm!
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Blog Post: Playground Activities to Build Healthy Bodies
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The park is a great place to allow your kids to play, learn, and move their bodies. Parks provide equipment that will challenge your kid’s strength, coordination, and sensory system. For example, the stairs require them to use the strength of their legs, the swings provide sensory input for their balance and spatial orientation systems, and the climbing walls give them an opportunity to work on coordinating both sides of their body.
Read our blog post by Physical Therapist Abby Choudek to learn about things you can do with your child at the park to help them build strong, healthy bodies!
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Opportunities to Play this Summer!
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An Encompass therapist will be stopping by local parks this summer for a fun bubble-making activity, geared toward children under age 3 (though older siblings are welcome!).
Visit our website for the list of dates, times, and locations!
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Join us for an informal gathering for all families who have a child with Down Syndrome served by King County Early Intervention programs.
The group will meet on the 4th Friday of every month from 10:00-11:30 am at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Issaquah.
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Upcoming Community Events
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Big Truck Day
Thursday, June 27, 2019
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Centennial Fields, Snoqualmie
Big Trucks. Big Equipment. Big Fun. See. Touch. Sit. There will be a "Hold the Horn" Sensory Friendly Time from 10:00-10:30 am, and Encompass will be there with a booth of materials to help people learn about sensory processing.
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Join us as a volunteer at one of our upcoming events:
July 4: Red, White, & Boom, 11:00 am-2:00 pm (Snoqualmie Ridge)
Celebrate the Fourth of July in style on Snoqualmie Ridge. This fun event brings community members together for a big party, and Encompass will be there helping with the “circus train.” Join us to get kids and families loaded up for their ride. All aboard!.
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July 13: DirtFish SummerFest, 10:30 am-5:00 pm (DirtFish Rally School)
Car enthusiast? Come staff the Encompass booth and give out goodies at the DirtFish SummerFest. Volunteers will be helping in 2.5 hour shifts.
July 20: North Bend Block Party, 12:00-5:00 pm (Downtown North Bend)
Encompass is looking forward to another year at the North Bend Block Party! We will be in the kids zone keeping things safe on the inflatables, and we will be doing activities and prizes from our booth. Come volunteer with our organization and help support children throughout the Snoqualmie Valley. Volunteers will be helping in 2.5 hour shifts.
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You can see a full list of events seeking volunteers on our website! For more information, or to sign up as a volunteer,
email us.
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Encompass is looking for passionate people to join our dynamic team! We are currently hiring for the following positions:
Click below to view the job postings and learn more about how to apply!
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Snoqualmie Tribe Donates $50,000 to Support Encompass Programs
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On May 28, Encompass received a grant of $50,000 from the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe to support their services for children and families in the Snoqualmie Valley.
“Donations like this one from the Snoqualmie Tribe are the lifeblood that keep our organization thriving,” said Encompass Executive Director, Nela Cumming.
“We are so fortunate to have a neighbor like the Tribe here in the Snoqualmie Valley who sees the importance of supporting nonprofit services for our community.”
Read the full press release on our blog!
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Encompass Executive Director Nela Cumming, Grants Manager Laurie Gutenberg, and Director of Development Lisa Yamasaki pose with the generous donation from the Snoqualmie Tribe
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Encompass Receives Riverview School District 2019 Community Service Award
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We are thrilled to be the 2019 recipients of the Riverview School District Community Service Award! Riverview School District gives this award out every year to a business or community organization in recognition of service benefiting their students and district.
Thank you to Riverview School District for this honor!
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Thank You to Day of Service Volunteers
May 18, we had 23 Boy Scouts and adults volunteer their time at our Early Learning Center. These hardworking volunteers weeded our planter boxes, moved bark, and generally cleaned up our outdoor areas.
Thank you for your hard work to make our Early Learning Center shine!
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