October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Please join Consejo staff for a continental breakfast and a special presentation about our work with domestic violence survivors.
Welcome to the second edition of Conexión de Comunidad. In this back-to-school issue, we would like to share the exciting summer activities from our programs serving low-income youth and adolescents: High Risk Youth, Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Ititiative, Youth Behavioral Health, Transitional Housing and Substance/Chemical Abuse Treatment.
~Consejo Staff
Summer Activities
South Park staff and youth decorated a vehicle and walked in the annual Fiestas Patrias parade on 9/17.
Youth Program at South park
Staff members took the youth on many field trips including Gas Works Park, Seattle Center, the Sculpture Park and other local destinations.
Lalo's* mother enrolled him in Consejo's Mental Health program with the hope that therapy would help her son overcome his anxiety, excessive worrying and behavioral problems at school.
On a sunny, hot September 9th, Consejo staff members walked from the Main Office to and around Seward Park and then enjoyed a picnic. Staff raised over $3,700 to benefit Consejo's transformative programs. It's not too late to give, we are extending this effort until October 6th. Please make your gift online today or mail your check to Consejo CRS, 3808 S Angeline St, Seattle, WA 98118.
Giving monthly to Consejo
This month marks the beginning of the fall giving season where public sector employees can choose to donate monthly to charities via payroll deduction. Please consider giving monthly to Consejo - your gift will make a huge difference for our clients. Please use one of the following codes to designate your gift to Consejo:
CFC (Federal): 76676
King Co. Employees: 9404
WA State Employees: 0337159
If you do not have access to a workplace giving program, contact us to set up a monthly donation.
Consejo Counseling & Referral Service
3808 S. Angeline St, Seattle, WA 98118 | (206) 461-4880
