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Strategic Cuts & Mutual Aid: Building Collective Impact for Youth Behavioral Health in East King County
Over the past several months, Eastside Pathways Backbone has convened a powerful cross-sector coalition through the Strategic Cuts & Mutual Aid meeting series. This initiative was born out of a shared need: to navigate a time of great change with...
📣 Community Food Resources for Eastside Families: Support as SNAP Benefits End
As of October 31, 2025, SNAP benefits have officially ended, leaving many families across our community facing increased food insecurity. Starting November 1, the demand for food support will grow exponentially. In response, the Eastside Pathways Backbone team has...
Strategic Cuts & Mutual Aid: Session 1
Hosted by KidsQuest Children’s Museum | Facilitated by Kalika Curry & Angela Phan In a time of shrinking resources and growing needs, leaders across Eastside communities gathered to explore how we can do more with less—and do it together. Session 1 of the...
Youth Council 2025: Mid-Summer Blog
As we dive into the heart of the Youth Council 2025 program, our cohort of dedicated council members is already demonstrating the kind of thoughtful leadership and creative thinking that defines the spirit of youth-led change. Over the past few weeks, our Youth...
Holding the Line: Budget Cuts & Our East King County Response
In East King County, we are no strangers to challenges. But the current wave of budget cuts, federal, state, and local, has shaken not just our funding streams, but the emotional and structural integrity of our communities. While many of the financial impacts haven’t...
Wisdom Series: Our 2025 Wisdom Series Launch and what to look forward to in the future
"We are all one—and if we don't know it, we will learn it the hard way." — Bayard Rustin On February 28th, 2025, 35 attendees gathered in a lecture hall, snacked on popcorn, and watched Black Boys—a powerful documentary exploring the lives of Black boys...
The Impact of Economic Blackouts and Community Empowerment
In an era where large corporations wield significant influence over our daily lives, grassroots movements are emerging to challenge this dominance. One such initiative is the nationwide economic blackout scheduled for February 28, 2025, organized by The People's Union...
Community Involvement: Amplify Your Impact And Build A Better Path Forward
At Eastside Pathways, we believe in the power of collective action. When individuals, families, and organizations unite, we create lasting, equitable change that strengthens our community. In times of political uncertainty and growing threats to justice and inclusion,...
Celebrating Community Impact: The 2024 Bill Henningsgaard Fund for Children
Eastside Pathways is proud to announce the continuation of the Bill Henningsgaard Fund for Children (or Bill H. Fund), an initiative that recognizes and celebrates organizations within our partnership that are making a meaningful impact in East King County. This year,...