Policy Advocacy Taskforce Meeting
2025-12-16 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Vancouver) | https://zoom.us/j/97095887074
Eastside Pathways Policy Advocacy Taskforce Meeting
Join us for a collaborative session focused on advancing policies that support equitable education and youth development across the Eastside community. The Policy Advocacy Taskforce brings together partners to identify priority issues, share insights, and develop strategies for collective advocacy.
What to Expect:

Updates on current policy initiatives impacting children and families
Discussion of emerging legislative opportunities and challenges
Action planning for coordinated advocacy efforts

Who Should Attend:
Community partners, educators, nonprofit leaders, and stakeholders committed to improving outcomes for children and youth through policy change.
Goal:
To align efforts and amplify our collective voice in shaping policies that foster equity and opportunity for every child.
Date: December 16, 2025
Location: Virtual

Get Your College On
2025-12-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Kirkland Teen Union Building, 348 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
Your College Adventure Awaits You!
Get the culturally responsive post-secondary planning you and your family needs to be prepared. Join us for an engaging and informative workshop lead by phenomenal alumni from local schools and industry experts. This is a language accessible program, request support upon registration!

College exploration
Preparedness
Alumni panels
College/university leadership,
and industry experts.

This event is brought to you in partnership by the Pizza with a Purpose partners:

Eastside Youth Coalition
Africans on the Eastside
Vitaes
Root of Us
Big Brothers Big Sisters
City of Kirkland
Eastside Pathways

Date: December 17, 2025 6:30-8:00PM
Location: Kirkland Teen Union Building | 348 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland WA 98033
Purpose: Empower teens and their families with resources and guidance to navigate the college journey in a fun, supportive environment.
Additional Info:

Translation services available upon request
Refreshments provided

Don’t miss this chance to get your questions answered and connect with peers who share your goals!

High School and Beyond Collaborative Action Network (CAN)
2025-12-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
The High School and Beyond CAN aims to support pathways of youth aged 17-26 in East King County. This will include high school, post-secondary enrollment, post-secondary completion, and career pathways. By focusing on the youth who are furthest from justice, the CAN will examine relevant indicators and develop effective strategies to turn theoretical equitable outcomes into tangible results.
Currently, on a primarily virtual schedule. All meetings will be different so please aim to be present at 15-20hrs worth in the calendar year. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 12pm-1:30pm. Most meetings are held virtually and select meetings are in-person based on Participant selection.
Please contact angela@eastsidepathways.org if you are interested in joining this Collaborative Action Network.

Data Council Meeting
2026-01-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-02-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-05-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-06-11 09:30 - 10:30 | Virtual
Join the Eastside Pathways Data Council!
Are you passionate about using data to drive meaningful change?Eastside Pathways is inviting individuals with experience in measurement, evaluation, data analysis, data science, or continuous improvement to join our Data Council — active since 2015.
As a Data Council member, you will help:

Sustain and improve Eastside Pathways’ data practices.
Refine specific, time-bound indicators of success for Eastside Pathways and our partner organizations.
Gather and analyze data at the population, system, school, and community levels.

This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with others committed to improving outcomes across East King County through data-driven strategies.
Interested?Contact Payton at payton@eastsidepathways.org to learn more or express your interest!

Leadership Council (in person)
2026-01-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Eastside Pathways Office | Collaboration Room, 2650 148th Ave SE, Suite 216, Bellevue, WA, 98007, United States

Racial Equity Collaborative Action Network (CAN)
2026-01-21 14:00 - 14:45 | Virtual
The Racial Equity Collaborative Action Network (CAN) is an opportunity to develop collaborative strategies and create impactful opportunities to advance racial equity for our youth from cradle to career. The Racial Equity Collaborative Action Network marks the continued effort to move the needle on racial equity, particularly focusing on the youth in East King County. By attending, you’ll gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and a network of allies committed to creating a more equitable future.
This meeting is virtual. A link will be sent when you register.

EP101 February
2026-02-06 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
EP101

EP101 is your introduction to Eastside Pathways—who we are, how we work, and how you can make a meaningful impact in East King County.
Whether you’re a community member, service provider, or organizational leader, EP101 empowers you to understand our collective impact model and begin collaborating toward equitable outcomes for children and youth.
In this interactive session, you’ll meet members of the Eastside Pathways team, explore our partnership approach, and discover opportunities to contribute to systems‑level change in our community.

You should attend EP101 if you are….

a service provider for children, youth, young adults from ages 0-26 in East King County.
new to your role in an organization that partners with Eastside Pathways.
a parent/caregiver or representative from the community who wants to connect and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to improve equitable outcomes for youth.
a BIPOC looking for collective healing, affinity spaces.
an individual working or living in East King County and looking for resources and fellowship to advance in your racial equity journey.
a long term associate of Eastside Pathways, looking to reengage.
a young person in the community, looking to help local organizations inform decisions that reduce harm.

This meeting is presented on Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/93971083593?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 939 7108 3593 Passcode: [REDACTED]

POC Affinity Space
2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:30 | https://eastsidepathways.org/calendar/poc-affinity-space-5/2026-02-06/
POC Affinity Space

Our POC-Only Monthly Affinity Space is a warm, welcoming drop‑in community created by and for people of color—and intentionally designed as a strategy to address the isolation many leaders of color experience while working in East King County. As a no‑barrier benefit of being an Eastside Pathways partner, this space offers a supportive environment where leaders, practitioners, and community members of color can connect, reflect, and recharge.
Each month, we gather to share experiences, build meaningful relationships, and strengthen our collective well‑being. Whether you join to listen, speak, learn, or simply be held in community, this is a place to feel seen, valued, and supported.
Come as you are—your presence enriches the space, and you are always welcome here.

Strategic Cuts Mutual Aid #4
2026-02-06 14:00 - 16:30
Eastside Pathways Strategic Cuts Mutual Aid Meeting #4
Date: February 6, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
Location: TBD | Bellevue, WA 98005

Join Eastside Pathways and Leadership Eastside for a cross‑sector convening focused on navigating significant funding shifts and strengthening our collaborative response to the growing behavioral health needs of young people in East King County.
This session is designed to shape an investable, partner‑driven plan by:

Deepening shared priorities
Coordinating mutual aid efforts
Aligning strategies and resources across partners

Your participation will help ensure that critical support reaches the young people and families who need it most.
Sponsors: M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and WA Trust

Wellbeing Mental Health Collective Action Network (CAN)
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
The Well-Being and Mental Health CAN is committed to improving the mental health and well-being of youth from birth to age 26 in East King County, focusing on those furthest from justice. Using collective impact and data-driven strategies, we will create a unified approach to address the mental health needs of young people.
This meeting is virtual, a link will be sent when you register.

Policy Advocacy Council Meeting
2026-02-24 11:00 - 12:30 | https://zoom.us/j/95521825697?pwd=[REDACTED]
Eastside Pathways Policy Advocacy Council Meeting
The Policy Advocacy Council brings together partners to identify priority issues, share insights, and develop strategies for collective advocacy. Join us for a collaborative session focused on advancing the discussion on the implementation of K12 District Equity Policies in East King County.
What to Expect:

Clarifying the North Star and Goal Statement
Setting performance measures for the council
Examining performance measures for equity policies
Understanding which organizations must be included in this work

Who Should Attend:
Community partners, educators, nonprofit leaders, and stakeholders committed to improving outcomes for children and youth through policy change.
Goal:
To align efforts and amplify our collective voice to clarify the implementation and efficacy of K12 District Equity Policies in East King County
Location: Virtual
https://zoom.us/j/95521825697?pwd=[REDACTED]

EP101 March
2026-03-06 09:00 - 10:00

POC Affinity Space
2026-03-06 12:00 - 13:30 | https://eastsidepathways.org/calendar/poc-affinity-space-5/2026-03-06/

Ages & Stages Meeting 1: Alignment & Readiness
2026-03-19 10:00 - 12:00
Ages & Stages | 5-Meeting Series
Ages & Stages Meeting 1: Alignment & Readiness
A cross-CAN working series for partners to leverage collective resources, relationships, and influence to move from talk to action and advance outcomes across Early Learning, High School & Beyond, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and Racial Equity.
Results:
• Framing: Role clarity, Who is at the table?
• Partner Readiness using 3Rs: Results, Resources, Relationships
• Align on Outcome Areas
• Key factor analysis
• Guest Speaker: Adaptive leadership archetypes

EP101 April
2026-04-03 09:00 - 10:00

POC Affinity Space
2026-04-03 12:00 - 13:30 | https://eastsidepathways.org/calendar/poc-affinity-space-5/2026-04-03/

Ages & Stages Meeting 2: Strategy Framing
2026-04-30 10:00 - 12:00
Ages & Stages | 5-Meeting Series
Ages & Stages Meeting 2: Strategy Framing
A cross-CAN working series for partners to leverage collective resources, relationships, and influence to move from talk to action and advance outcomes across Early Learning, High School & Beyond, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and Racial Equity.
Results:

Strategy generation within Outcome areas
Performance evaluation
Grounding in Know Your Number
Equity stance: Who is being centered? Who will be better off as a result of…..?

EP101 May
2026-05-01 09:00 - 10:00

POC Affinity Space
2026-05-01 12:00 - 13:30 | https://eastsidepathways.org/calendar/poc-affinity-space-5/2026-05-01/

Impact Showcase: Early Learning
2026-05-04 17:30 - 19:30
Early Learning Showcase
Join us for the first event in our three-part Impact Showcase, celebrating 15 years of collective impact across East King County. This session spotlights our early learning work—an area that has been core to our mission since the very beginning of our organization.
Attendees will hear an engaging presentation from one of our Early Learning partners, showcasing our early learning impact and the measurable progress made for young children and families in our region.
Refreshments provided. Limited seating available.
We look forward to celebrating this milestone and the power of partnership with you
May 4 20265:30-7:30pmRyan James Gallery425 Urban Plz STE #165Kirkland, WA 98033

Impact Showcase: High School & Beyond
2026-05-11 17:30 - 19:30
High School & Beyond Showcase
Join us for the first event in our three-part Impact Showcase, celebrating 15 years of collective impact across East King County. This session highlights our High School & Beyond work, which supports students as they graduate high school prepared for postsecondary opportunities, navigate the challenges of summer melt, and persist through college.
The evening will feature a presentation from one of our High School & Beyond partners, offering insights into the milestones, challenges, and measurable progress we’ve achieved together to improve outcomes for young people in our region.
Refreshments provided. Limited seating available.
May 11, 20255:30–7:30 PM
Location TBD
We look forward to celebrating this milestone and the power of partnership with you.

Impact Showcase: Cradle to Career
2026-05-18 17:30 - 19:30
Cradle to Career Showcase
Join us for the culminating event in our three-part Impact Showcase, celebrating 15 years of collective impact across East King County. This gathering highlights the full cradle‑to‑career continuum and the transformative power of aligning and collaborating beyond the constraints of any one leader, neighborhood, or organization.
Together, we’ll explore how cross‑sector partnerships—spanning early learning through college and career—create measurable, lasting change for children, youth, and families. The evening will uplift stories of shared leadership, regional alignment, and the collective strategies that have shaped our community’s progress.
Refreshments provided. Limited seating available.
May 18, 2025
5:30–7:30 PM
KidsQuest Children’s Museum
1116 108th Ave NE
Bellevue, WA 98004
We look forward to celebrating this milestone and the strength of our shared vision.

Ages & Stages Meeting 3: Performance Measures
2026-05-28 10:00 - 12:00
Ages & Stages | 5-Meeting Series
Ages & Stages Meeting 3: Performance Measures
A cross-CAN working series for partners to leverage collective resources, relationships, and influence to move from talk to action and advance outcomes across Early Learning, High School & Beyond, Mental Health and Wellbeing, and Racial Equity.
Results:

CAN Action planning
Cross CAN consultation

EP101 June
2026-06-05 09:00 - 10:00

POC Affinity Space
2026-06-05 12:00 - 13:30 | https://eastsidepathways.org/calendar/poc-affinity-space-5/2026-06-05/
