Aubrey Davis and Virginia Moss Anderson Named as Honorary Chairs of 11th Annual Giving from the Heart Breakfast

Community members are invited to join Aubrey Davis, Virginia Moss Anderson and 500 community-focused Islanders for the 11th annual Giving from the Heart Breakfast that supports Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Foundation. Whether new to the Island or a traditional attendee, this lively, dynamic community celebration will prove to be inspirational, informative and entertaining, … Continue reading »

2013 Giving from the Heart Breakfast – Registration Open!

Registration for the 11th annual Giving from the Heart Breakfast to benefit Mercer Island Youth and Family Services is now open! This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, February 13th from 7-8:30am at the Mercer Island Community and Events Center. You can self-register for the event online or by calling: 206.275.7751. Sponsorship, Table Captain and Volunteer … Continue reading »

Mercer Island Thrift Shop to Open Sundays

Beginning January 6, theMercer Island Thrift Shop (MITS) will be open for business on Sundays. “Extending the hours of the Thrift Shop to include Sundays is something residents have asked about for years,” says Youth and Family Services (YFS) Director Cynthia Goodwin. Goodwin notes that opening Sundays is also a business decision as it will help … Continue reading »

Tatters Once Again Donates a Portion of All December Sales to MIYFS

Tatters once again is donating a portion of all sales proceeds during the month of December to Mercer Island Youth and Family Services (MIYFS). Tatters boutique owner Michele Tesler has a history of spreading the season’s spirit of giving to benefit the community’s premier human services and family assistance provider. She has run the December campaign for the … Continue reading »

2012 MIYFS Annual Appeal

Please look for the 2012 Mercer Island Youth and Families mailer in your mailbox the first week of December. This annual campaign funds critical MIYFS programs including emergency assistance, senior outreach and school-based services. If you are able, please consider  a donation to MIYFS in your year-end giving plans. You can use the  envelope in the mailer or … Continue reading »

YogaBliss Practices of Gratitude Event Supports MIYFS on T-Day

Local business, Yogabliss will be hosting a special Thanksgiving Day event on Thanksgiving morning. The Practices of Gratitude event will give proceeds of two classes to the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. The vinyasa yoga classes are $20, but participants can donate more.The first class run from 8 to 9:30 a.m. by Auryel van Gemert … Continue reading »

Save the Date! 11th Annual Giving from the Heart Breakfast on February 13th, 2013

The 11th Annual Giving from the Heart Breakfast benefitting Mercer Island Youth and Family Services Wednesday, February 13th, 2013 7:00 to 8:30am Mercer Island Community and Events Center Online registration will open soon! Contact Kris Kelsay to be a table captain, sponsor or volunteer kris.kelsay@mercergov.org or 206.275.7751 Continue reading »