Kent Community Foundation

An easy way to help out the Kent Food Bank next week!

The Kent Food Bank needs your help!

The Kent Food Bank is in need of monetary donations as they work to meet the growing needs in our community. Monetary donations are important for food bank operations, and also help provide fresh items for our neighbors in need like dairy and produce. To help, visit them at kentfoodbank.org and send them a gift!

Our community works best when we all work together 💛

🎤 We’re looking for community members to join the 2026 Talent Quest Committee!
If you love local arts, youth talent, and celebrating creativity in Kent + the entire south King County region, this is your chance to get involved.

Interested? Email [email protected] to learn more.

We are thrilled to share that Kent Youth & Family Services has been awarded the Community Events Fund grant from the Kent Community Foundation!

Thanks to their support, kids from our after-school program will get to experience the magic of Disney on Ice at accesso ShoWare Center this year!

Thank you, Kent Community Foundation, for choosing to support KYFS and the youth we serve.

✨ Thinking about starting a fund with Kent Community Foundation?
We make it simple to match your giving with the impact you want to make. Here’s how each type of fund works!

💡 Learn more about starting your own fund at kentcommunityfoundation.org

Ever wonder where your donations go? 💙

At Kent Community Foundation, every dollar you give helps fund real programs—like scholarships, community art projects, cultural programming, and more.

Together, we’re creating opportunities and celebrating what makes Kent thrive.

Learn more or donate: www.kentcommunityfoundation.com

Support local creativity and education in Kent & Covington.

Since 1987, our funds have awarded more than $500,000 to programs that expand access to the arts and enhance learning in our community.

🖌️ Who can apply?
Any organization or community agency serving the greater Kent/Covington area.

📅 Next grant deadline:
July 31

📥 Apply or donate today to help fund the next generation of creative and educational projects.

https://www.kentcommunityfoundation.com/grants.html

Help our local Kent Food Bank!

Kent Mayor Dana Ralph will be speaking at the Rotary Club of Kent Meeting on Tuesday. All is welcome to attend.

Join us next week to celebrate some of Kent's brightest scholars and their amazing achievements!

📅 Thursday, May 15
📍 Kent Covenant Church Gym
🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM | 🎤 Program begins at 6:15 PM

Whether you’re a donor, educator, parent, or neighbor — this night is for you. Come help us honor the hard work and bright futures of these incredible students.

RSVPs encouraged → Email [email protected]

🍪 Cookie Hooky is back—and it’s the sweetest way to shake up your workday!
Join us on Thursday, May 8 from 11 AM – 2 PM at the accesso ShoWare Center for a midday break full of cookies, games, and community impact.

✅ Taste cookies from the ShoWare kitchen
🥛 Enjoy milk from Smith Brothers Farms
🎯 Play yard games from National Event Pros
📸 Snap a photo with Cool Bird
🚚 Grab lunch from the ‘Wich Came First food truck (a portion of sales goes to the cause!)

All proceeds support the Community Events Fund, helping Kent-area kids and families access local events.

🎟️ Suggested donation: $15

Tag your coworkers and make it a team outing!
Interested in sponsoring or bringing a group? Drop us a message here: tinyurl.com/cookiehookysponsors

Scenes from last year’s Community Scholarship Event 💙

Each moment in this carousel captures what the evening is all about: honoring hard work, celebrating possibility, and coming together as a community to support Kent’s students.

This year’s celebration takes place on May 15 at Kent Covenant Church Gym — and you’re invited!
🕠 Doors open: 5:30 PM
🎤 Program begins: 6:15 PM

Whether you’re a donor, educator, family member, or neighbor, we’d love to see you there. Let’s continue showing up for the next generation.

Interested in sponsoring this community event? Send us a message!