For Future Life
Out of Jeopardy 2026 Goes Virtual!
Online Auction: March 17-21 at https://OutofJeopardy2026.auctria.events
Livestream Event: March 21st at 6:30pm streaming from YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@WashingtonKidsOfficial
This year’s event may look a little different, but the goal is the same: raising critical funds to help kids stay in school and families stay housed. With requests for assistance continuing to rise, every bid, donation, and shared moment of community makes a real difference.
Here’s what’s coming up and how to participate:
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>> Online Auction | March 17–21st <<
Our online auction opens Tuesday, March 17th and ends on the 21st. We have great items generously donated by local businesses. Every bid automatically enters you into a drawing for a $500 Costco gift card!
https://OutofJeopardy2026.auctria.events
We’ll be previewing some of the auction items in the coming days, so keep an eye out and start planning your bids!
>> Livestream Event | March 21st at 6:30 PM <<
Join us for a fun, fast-paced one-hour program emceed by Richard Taylor, featuring the Costco gift card drawing, stories about the work we are doing, and opportunities to contribute directly to Washington Kids’ programs.
Tune in on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@WashingtonKidsOfficial
>> Community Watch Parties | March 21st <<
Prefer to watch with friends? Join one of our public watch parties:
• Brigid’s Bottleshop featuring food and treats for attendees
• Graphite Art Center, co-sponsored by MIXD by Martino and Reece Homes, featuring snacks, a signature mocktail, and a photo booth
Both gatherings are a great way to connect with neighbors and celebrate while supporting local families!
If you’d like to get a head start, you can make a contribution today to help us reach our fundraising goal and ensure Washington Kids can continue responding to families in need. https://OutofJeopardy2026.auctria.events
Current Projects
Feeding Students and Families
Our mission is to provide food to the children each day after school. Some of the children will not have another meal from the time they leave school until they come back to school the next day. The food is distributed on the bus for them to take home. Currently we provide 250 small food bags each day after school. Last year we distributed 32,000 small bags of food.
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The Emergency Motel Voucher Program
The emergency motel voucher program was created to assist families in crisis. Washington Kids in Transition will provide hotel stays for families enrolled in transitional programs through the School District and with a recommendation from the District homeless liaison and Student Resources Advocates. Funding is limited for this program and we NEED YOUR HELP. Last year, we provided 362 nights to families in the district in need.
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Emergency Closets
Currently, we offer emergency closets to every school in the Edmonds School District. Social workers and case managers have the opportunity to “shop” for emergency items. Although our inventory is always changing, we carry emergency food, clothing, hygiene, toiletries, shoes, socks, and gift cards.
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There are over 1200 children in South Snohomish County that are considered homeless and part of the McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Assistance Act. These children may live in shelters, tents, cars, transitional housing or other temporary housing.
The needs of each homeless family is different, as licensed social workers guide families out of homelessness, Washington Kids is there to provide the resources each family needs