In honor of the holidays, Wedgwood Presbyterian is finding ways to give back to our community. Again, this year, we are holding a fundraiser drive for Treehouse, Washington State’s leading organization that ensures all youth in foster care have the educational opportunities they need to thrive. Treehouse offers both educational support and access to material resources, because it’s hard to think about grades if your needs aren’t fulfilled. Fundraisers like ours will ensure that Treehouse can continue to serve over 5,000 children, youth, and young adults annually. It’s especially important now, because they are one of the organizations that lost funding in the 2025 state legislature decisions.
Here’s how you can help!
Pick up a tag in the narthex, purchase the item and return it to the box in the hallway by December 16th. If you want to write a check, please address it to Treehouse and give it to Jennifer H.
Please email or speak to Jennifer if you have any other questions. Gifts and funds will be delivered on December 18th. Thank you for spreading the love of Christ this holiday season!
Treehouse partners with youth in foster care by providing:
Clothes, toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and more
Weekly one-on-one academic support for students from 9th–12th grade
Advocacy skills to youth and caregivers for youth K–12
Funding for identity-developing experiences like summer camp, sports, and more
Funding for driver’s ed, licensing fees, car insurance, and more
2024–2025 Impact
1,442 graduates served by Graduation Success
130+ youth had education barriers removed
1,140 young adults received post-secondary support
State Budget Cut Outcomes 2024–2025 Impact
$7.4M cut from the annual Treehouse operating budget
~400 students no longer receive one-on-one high school support
~85% of our operating budget now comes from individuals (compared to 60% before the cuts)
