Renton-area military and school-aged kids benefit from the Seahawks 12K

Published 4:40 pm Wednesday, June 24, 2015

From a press release:

The Seahawks 12K Run this past spring was so well-attended, The Landing was able to donate to four different organizations including The Pete & Glena Carroll Family Fund which supports “A Better Seattle” (ABS), the Friends of Renton Schools Foundation, Communities in Schools Foundation, and Operation Military Family.

“When everyone comes together to support our amazing football team, have fun themselves, and support our community, it’s incredible to be a part of,”  Rod Swift of JSH Properties, the property manager of The Landing, said in a press release.

The Pete & Glena Carroll Family Fund supports “A Better Seattle” (ABS).  This organization is led by Pete Carroll to reduce and prevent youth gang violence in the greater Seattle area.  ABS oversees the deployment of YMCA of Seattle’s Alive & Free professional trained street outreach workers who serve youth impacted by gangs, violence and the juvenile justice system in South King County.

“Friends of Renton Schools Foundation” was developed to provide supplemental funding to support the Renton School District so that every student in every school has an opportunity to achieve an exceptional education.  Donations help provide at-risk kids with school supplies as needed.

“Communities in Schools” also helps school children in the Renton area.  CIS is a drop-out prevention organization that helps with community support of all kinds so that kids can stay in school.  One of their highly-praised programs is the Mentor Program, with adults helping kids one-on-one with various subjects.

Operation Military Family’s “OMF Cares” helps both active and retired military families find resources in our community – whether it’s employment, housing, health, or family issues.  OMF Cares’ vision is to help those who have served selflessly on behalf of our country.