On Tuesday April 16 from 5-10 PM, St. Clouds restaurant will donate a significant portion of the evening’s proceeds to benefit Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets. Join the PSKS community for great food and good cheer at St. Clouds in Seattle’s Madrona neighborhood. Drop in for Happy Hour from 5-6:30 or
Building Community
PSKS continues to build community and momentum for the future. Interim Director Susan Fox is a passionate advocate for our participant-driven approach; is bringing out the best from our CORE Members, staff and Board of Directors; and laying the groundwork for a successful leadership transition. Highlights over the past few months include: Since January, RISK
The Future of PSKS
Core Membership, Staff and the Board of Directors are excited to announce that Susan Fox has been selected to serve as Interim Executive Director at Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets. For over twenty years, Susan has honed her leadership skills in community engagement, development with emphasis on major gifts, administration, and
A Day in the Life; Photographs by Homeless Youth of their Animals
November 8th, 2012 5pm-8pm at PSKS! Opening Exhibition: Street youth capture through photography the bond with their animals culminating in an exhibition of color photographs. Join us on the Blitz Capitol Hill Arts Walk for this special exhibition. Brief Description: With a disposable camera and some guidance from mentors and professional photographers, the participants created
Challenging the community to match our $20,000 grant to PSKS
Today, Mayor Mike McGinn announced a $20,000 matching grant for the Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS) organization for homeless teens and young adults. For every dollar the Seattle community donates to PSKS, the City will match it – up to $20,000. Read more.
THANK YOU!! We’re Back to Business
Donations from more than 400 supporters has helped Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets (PSKS) meet its original goal of raising $75,000 to keep the doors open through the end of 2012. Staff hours and operations have been fully restored effective today! Achieving this goal provides stability to build on the momentum
Community Support Offers Hope
PSKS is overwhelmed and amazed with the incredible generosity of our community. We have found, and renewed, friends and allies that are rallying their support to make sure PSKS continues to serve our participants. THANK YOU to more than 250 new donors who have contributed nearly $35,000, since Friday October 12, to support our community
PSKS Featured on King 5 News
Non-profit that helps the young and homeless in financial crisis A local non-profit that helps the homeless now needs help itself. “Peace For The Streets By Kids From The Streets” needs thousands to pay its rent. Twenty-four-year-old Cody Ingram is one of many clients that rely on meal and social services from the organization. “It’s
Will PSKS Have to Close After 18 Years?
Hundreds of Youth to Be Left Without Services While every one of us has felt the effects of the Great Recession, none feel those effects more than the youth in our communities and the organizations that support them. PSKS (Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets) is one such organization that finds
Event – Fundraising Art Show
Please help us continue to provide services at PSKS by attending a fundraising art show this Friday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. There will be free music, food, live poetry reading, baked goods and an art auction! PSKS has been providing valuable services to the Capitol Hill community since 1995. They provide a day drop in center(child
