What is Ballard Cares?
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted our lives unlike anything that has happened in generations. There are many Ballard High School families who were struggling before the outbreak of COVID-19 and as the crisis continues, their lives have become even more difficult. The financial challenges that have beset much of the world have also had a substantial impact on Ballard families. Members of our community have lost jobs, had to close businesses, gotten sick, had family members move home and even had loved ones pass away. We love that Ballard is a community that comes together to support each other and when one of us is impacted, it impacts us all.
Today, Ballard High School, the Ballard High School PTSA, and the Ballard High School Foundation are renewing our partnership, bringing all of us together to make sure that those most impacted in our community know that Ballard Cares.
Ballard Cares is a fundraiser intended to provide monthly assistance for food and basic needs for families in crisis. Additionally, it will allow Principal Wynkoop to meet the emergent needs of families in our community who are struggling with the impacts of the pandemic. This includes items like food, clothing, or gasoline, but could also include a printer to allow for digital learning, rental assistance, and more.
Please contribute whatever you can, whether that is $5, $50 or $5,000, and that money will go directly to supporting families in our community.
Many of us are so fortunate to have our needs met on a daily basis, but now is the time for us to come together to ensure that EVERYONE in our community knows that Ballard Cares.
Keven Wynkoop
Principal, Ballard High School
Gloria Kruzner
Vice President, Ballard High School PTSA
Paul Plumis,
Co-President, Ballard High School Foundation
Joel Niemeyer
Co-President, Ballard High School Foundation
Dick Lee
Executive Director, Ballard High School Foundation