The Mockingbird Society

💙Youth Programs Fall Fundraiser Recap💙 Young peoples' voices, vision, and passions were central to this event. From the powerful words shared by Memphis, Amaiya, and Ender (Photo 1, 2, and 3) to the performance of original music by LKValentine and Mockingbird-inspired artwork by Ender featured on special macarons (photo 5), young people brought such beautiful energy and positivity to the entire event. Sierra Rogers, Mockingbird's Director of Youth Programs (4th photo), shared these words about our work and partnership with young people: "We want our young people to grow into their voices and power—to not only self-advocate, but advocate for those around them and use that advocacy to heal from the challenges they’ve faced... We want to stand alongside them to help them discover and harness their wisdom and talents... And we hope they will take these powerful learnings with them to their next adventure, job, or mission—whether it be in advocacy or human services, whether it be in Washington or across the globe, or following their dreams. And most importantly, we hope they will grow and thrive with a lasting belief in themselves and their own power to positively impact the world and those around them."

💜Public Policy & Advocacy Fall Fundraiser Recap💜 Charles Smith, Mockingbird's Public Policy & Advocacy Director, shared about how amplifying the voices of lived experience experts, engaging in partnerships with a variety of stakeholders, and utilizing key research and data within policy work are all key in creating lasting systems change. "The Mockingbird Society seeks to cultivate a transformative environment where the voices of vulnerable youth are not just heard, but are pivotal in shaping the policies that affect their lives. We envision a future where systemic change is not just an aspiration but a reality, driven by the wisdom and experiences of those who have lived it. In doing so, we create a legacy of advocacy that embodies the principles of solidarity, empowerment, and resilience." ~Charles Smith

We 💜 our community partners!! Big thanks to Coordinated Care, CHOOSE 180, Eileen & Callie's Place, YouthCare Seattle , Refugees Northwest, The Y Social Impact Center, and HopSkipDrive for tabling at our Fall Fundraiser. We are so grateful for each of you and your commitment to young people in our state.

It's been two weeks since our first ever Fall Fundraiser: Block Party Edition, and we are still reflecting on how joyous, fun, and inspirational it was!💜 Thank you to each and every young person, family, community member, partner, sponsor, and supporter who made this special day possible. We already can't wait until next year!

I was having too much fun to remember to post yesterday, but shout out to The Mockingbird Society and their Block Party Fundraiser yesterday. The location, food, music, and vibe were on point, and the people were FANTASTIC. An awesome new way to raise friends and funds! Love this collaboration with our Coordinated Care partner. And join me as a donor!

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported The Mockingbird Society fundraiser last week! It was a smashing success, and we couldn’t be more grateful!

🌟 Community in Action 🌟 HopSkipDrive had an incredible time sponsoring and participating in The Mockingbird Society Block Party last week! 🎉 It was inspiring to witness the powerful performances from youth advocates and connect with so many dedicated individuals working to make a difference in the lives of youth in foster care and beyond. Our HopSkipDrive team was proud to set up a table and share how our transportation solutions help remove barriers for youth, ensuring access to the support and services they need to thrive. 🚗💪 If you’re a community organization experiencing transportation challenges, let’s connect! Together, we can explore how transportation can support your mission and help the youth you serve. Huge thank you to The Mockingbird Society staff for organizing such an impactful event, and to the amazing advocates who shared their stories and performances. Your voices are vital, and we’re honored to be part of the movement for change. 🙌

This year, The Mockingbird Society came together in community for our first annual Block Party Fall Fundraiser. And if you couldn't tell by these pictures - it was an incredible experience. I am so grateful for our TMS team and TMS participants for collectively coming together and making an event that staff and young people could only envision. On October 10th, we made it a reality. THANK YOU to all who were able to make it and support us. THANK YOU to all of the amazing talent and vendors. And a huge THANK YOU to those who believed in our fundraiser being community-centric. It was incredibly fun, engaging, and changed the perspective of many on how we need to lead. See you all at the next one! 👋

Today is the big day-- we're so excited to see you at our Fall Fundraiser: Block Party Edition!! 🎉 This event would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors. Thank you to each and every one of these amazing supporters: 💜 One Roof Foundation - Seattle Kraken 💜 Schultz Family Foundation 💜 HopSkipDrive 💜 Community Health Plan of Washington 💜 Eileen & Callie's Place 💜 Raikes Foundation 💜 Amazon 💜 Seattle Children's 💜 Molina Healthcare 💜 Bitfocus 💜 Casey Family Programs 💜 Umpqua Bank 💜 Charles Schwab 💜 The Bontje Family Charitable Fund 💜 Zachary Wood & Leann Gorman 💜 True North Family Foundation 💜 Special thanks to Synchronicity Events , who planned and produced this event.

We can hardly believe we're saying this but.... OUR FALL FUNDRAISER IS THIS WEEK! There is still time to register and make your gift before the big day on Thursday. When you make a donation of any amount, not only will you receive access to free, self-guided tours of the Northwest African American Museum , but you'll also be entered in our drawings for door prizes!! Including... 🏒 Seattle Kraken Game Day Package for Four vs. the New York Rangers (11.17.24) 💖 Voucher for a Signature Facial from Ananya Spa ✨ Handmade beaded jewelry, handcrafted and graciously donated by one of our young advocates! Register and add a donation here: https://lnkd.in/gChNKnvn