301 Ranier Blvd S
Issaquah, WA 98027
Doors Open at 11am for the Program Showcase!
11am – 12pm: Program Showcase and Raffle Ticket Sales | 12pm – 1pm: Lunch and Feature Program
Together we can open doors to opportunity.
Come learn what’s possible when students walk through them.
Parking Information
We strongly encourage guests to carpool and arrive early as parking is limited. There are limited spots available in the Community Center parking lot. Parking is available at Gibson EK and BEHIND Clark Elementary School and street parking is available throughout downtown Issaquah. Please be respectful of neighbors and do not block driveways. See maps below for more detail.
Can’t Attend? You Can Still Help Students Thrive!
Participate in the online auction opening at 1pm on April 30
Hundreds of items up for auction with all proceeds supporting students across our schools. Preview opens April 23.
Make a Gift to Fund Critical Programming
Your gift will help students across every school continue to access opportunities to thrive! Every gift of $500 or more, up to $190,500, will be matched thanks to the generosity of our Angel Donors. Help us raise $450,000 to expand our programming so that even more students can benefit from Academic Support, Enrichment, Well-Being and Innovation opportunities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
11am – guests can tour the Program Showcase stations and purchase raffle tickets between 11am and 12pm.
There will be 10-15 showcase stations with students and ISD staff from across the district showing guests the Foundation funded projects and programs they have been working on this year.
Lunch and the speaker program will begin promptly at 12pm.
While NEM attendance is complimentary, we encourage every attendee to donate as generously as possible. The minimum suggested contribution is $250 per guest.
The Nourish Every Mind program features students at every grade level sharing how Foundation funded programs have impacted their academic and personal lives.
Parking is limited due to the large number of guests expected – carpooling is encouraged! There is parking on the public streets around the community center and downtown Issaquah, but please respect the neighbors and give yourself time to park and check-in. See this map of GENERAL PARKING AREAS and OVERFLOW LOTS for NEM.
- Just outside the Issaquah Community Center entrance
- Lunch selection and assigned table will be attached to your nametag
It’s so easy to host a table! This isn’t “buying” a table – just invite your friends, neighbors, family or colleagues to join you and we’ll reserve a table for you. We’ll provide you with all of the information you need.
Questions? Email Linda for more details or to sign up as a host.
Other Reminders:
- Early arrival is encouraged, allowing time for parking, program displays and socializing
- This event is for adults only, please make childcare arrangements
- Look for volunteers with red balloons selling raffle tickets to win dinner for you and 2 guests with Superintendent Tow-Yick