Morgan Ireland's Fundraiser
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My Appeal
Kiwanis will use the funds to partner or support organizations within the South King County area.
Kiwanis has partnered with DAWN (domestic abuse women's network) who works directly to empower, support, shelter women, children and men affected by domestic violence. They give shelter, legal aid and counseling to victims, as well as awareness education programs in schools and for adults.
In 2019 DAWN took over 5100 calls, placed 132 clients at in emergency housing (65 women, 59 children and 8 infants), connected clients with advocates for 5070 hrs, hosted 1200 hours of support groups. DAWNS most utilized services are advocacy based counceling, Children's Domestic Violence Response Team and legal.
The Children's programs objective include individualized safety planning, conflict resolution skills building, anger education, emotional coaching and on-going advocacy.
The Children's Domestic Violence Response Team is a collaborative program with Sound Mental Health providing DV-informed, trauma-focused advocacy and mental health intervention for the non-abusive parent and children. A team of professionals use the wrap-around model of service offering of service offering intergrated advocacy and mental health sevices. The team includes a children's advocate, a mobile advocate, a legal advocate, and therapists working with each individual family member.
Kiwanis is also planning to partner with Algona/Pacific Domestic Violence Task Force on awareness programs for high school students in the Auburn School district on identifying unhealthy relationships as well as supporting adult education programs.
My Progress
Morgan is running 15 miles and raising funds for Kiwanis Club of the Valley Foundation. Please show your support and donate generously.
36.0 MILES done
15 miles
My Cause
The Mission: The Kiwanis Club of the Valley, Auburn builds strong leaders through dedicated members providing leadership training and educational support with fun and fellowship while serving our community.
About the Organization:
Kiwanis Club of the Valley, Auburn is vested in the community through service projects and hosting or supporting programs to positively impact children's lives.
We are active in school programs like Builders Club and Key Club, which helps students become leaders and involved in service projects in their community.
Aktion Club, whose members are individuals with disabilities learn to develop important social and emotional skills that promote meaningful connections with self, others and community.
We also sponsor student of the month for all Auburn middle schools and BUG (bring up grades) for elementary students to recognize student achievement.
We also sponsor CTE student of the month and scholarship program.
Organizations we support: DAWN (Domestic Awareness for women, men and children), Auburn Food Bank, YMCA, NEXUS (previously Auburn Youth Services), Children's Home Society, Community Supper, Kiwanis Children's Foundation and White River Museum. Soon to partner with Algona/Pacific Domestic Violence Task Force.
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