Recycle Your Appliances & Electronics and Help MIYFS!

Free Appliance & Electronics Recycling at the Windermere Mercer Island Office Donations will benefit the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation!  Saturday, June 15th, 2013 10am to 2pm Windermere Mercer Island is teaming up with local non-profit 1 Green Planet, and shredding company Confidential Data Disposal, Inc., to offer free recycling and secure shredding. The following items will … Continue reading »

“Aging on the Rock” Forum to be Held May 16th

Representatives from the Mercer Island Senior Advisory Board and the Mercer Island Senior Foundation invite you to join them to discuss “Aging on the Rock.”  The Senior Advisory Board recently sent an island-wide survey to ask seniors to comment on living in this community.  Your collective responses will be shared and discussed at this forum.  … Continue reading »

Local Artists Studio Sale to Benefit MIYFS this Weekend

Celebrating their 14th year, the Artists Studio Sale this year is directly benefiting Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. The generous artists participating in the sale will donate 10% of their proceeds to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. The show features close to a dozen different artists working in a variety of mediums–from jewelry to … Continue reading »

2013 SUMMER YOUTH VOLUNTEER INFORMATION NOW AVAILABLE

For the 19th year, Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS) is once again offering summer volunteer opportunities for youth as part of their ongoing youth development programming. SVP, the middle school, program is open to current 6th and 7th grade students, and VOICE is open to current 8th – 11th grade students who want … Continue reading »

2013 Giving from the Heart Breakfast: Community Celebration and Grand Success!

Over 500 Islanders and Island supporters joined together in a fabulous community celebration at the 11th Annual Giving from the Heart Breakfast on Wednesday. Over 500 attended the event that will net over $100,000 for Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. Fitting in with the theme of the breakfast–”Taking Care of Our Own”–the event included Aubrey … Continue reading »

Twelve Generous Island Businesses To Donate 20% of Proceeds on February 13th to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services

Mayor Bruce Bassett and wife Nannette join the fun through promotional video Twelve generous Mercer Island businesses will be “Giving from the Heart” on Wednesday, February 13th by donating 20% of their revenue that day to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. Now in it’s third year, the Giving from the Heart Shopping and Dining … Continue reading »

ANNUAL ‘HEART ART’ SALE NOW ON AT LOCAL BUSINESSES

50% of Proceeds Support Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Giving from the Heart Campaign Glass heart art and jewelry are available now through February at select Island merchants.  These handmade pieces will make a great gift for your special someone supports the important services provided by Mercer Island Youth & Family Services, the City … Continue reading »