Total Donations for 2021 in Gig Harbor
I LOVE giving back to our community. There are so many incredible people, organizations, and businesses in Gig Harbor, and every year I like to do as much as possible to help support them in their work and mission. For 2021 we pledged to double our local giving, promising $40,000 to the Gig Harbor community. Well, my friends, I am beyond pleased to announce that last year we almost doubled THAT goal, with a total donation amount of $70,000!!! Read on for an overview of where every penny went, and here’s to an even better 2022!
Schools and School Organizations
For the following 21 elementary, middle, high, and private schools, over $50,000 was given to the school itself and/or their PTAs and PTOs.
Artondale Elementary School
Discovery Elementary School
Evergreen Elementary School
Gig Harbor Academy
Gig Harbor High School
Goodman Middle School
Harbor Heights Elementary School
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Henderson Bay High School
Key Peninsula Middle School
Kopachuck Middle School
Lighthouse Christian School
Minter Creek Elementary School
Peninsula High School
Pioneer Elementary School
Purdy Elementary School
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
St. Nicholas Catholic School
Swift Water Elementary School
Vaughn Elementary School
Voyager Elementary School
Charities for Families
More than $9,000 was donated to these charities which help support families in need.
Harbor Hope - $5,235
The mission of the Harbor Hope Center is to improve the lives of homeless youth and at-risk students in the community through various programs which include providing a host home, mentoring, transportation, clothing, and food.
New Phoebe House - $3,000
For Pierce County mothers and children who have been affected by chemical dependency, the New Phoebe House helps support them by way of housing, treatment, and other services. Their ultimate goal is to reunify these mothers with their children through healing and an independent lifestyle.
Food Backpacks 4 Kids - $1,000
Food Backpacks 4 Kids desires to provide healthy food options to hungry children of families in need in Gig Harbor and on the Key Peninsula. They collect and distribute food at three drive-by locations and with backpacks and food pantries in local elementary, middle, and high schools.
Communities in Schools - $300
Partnering with nine Peninsula District schools, Communities in Schools connects kids with adult mentors and other resources in the community, aiming to encourage students to persevere in their studies and overcome obstacles to success in life.
Other
Our remaining donations of over $9,000 were distributed to three other types of organizations in the community: one third went towards 25 different funds for teachers; another third provided support for local youth organizations such as sports leagues and boy scouts; and the last third went to other charities in the Gig Harbor area.
In closing, I want to give a huge shout-out to all of my clients. Thank you for YOUR support and for trusting me with all your home needs in 2021, as all of these opportunities to give back to our community would not have been possible without you!