Washington Kids in Transition

Providing for the basic needs of homeless children attending school in the Edmonds School District

News

Out of Jeopardy 2026 Goes Virtual!

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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

Community Distribution Center

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On Feb. 28th 2020, Washington Kids in Transition opened a community distribution center. This community hub allows us to better serve local social workers and family advocates. Advocates can pick up emergency food, clothing, hygiene, toiletries, diapers, and transportation vouchers.

Tours of the distribution center can be scheduled at 206.697.3385

Feeding Students and Families

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Updated March 1, 2021.

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. Pre-COVID 19 we provided 250 small food bags each day after school. In 2018 we distributed 32,000 small bags of food.

The Emergency Motel Voucher Program

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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.

Emergency Closets

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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.

Granted Wishes 

This year, we will add an additional component to the emergency closets called Granted Wishes.  Counselors and Advocates  have the opportunity to make individual requests on behalf of our homeless students.  These requests can range from sports equipment to prom tickets, sleeping bags to bus passes.