Registration for Sister Schools’ Gala is now open! Buy your tickets today! Sydney’s story with Sister Schools has come full circle – from a supply drive in first grade all the way to coordinating a concert fundraiser in high school. As the keynote speaker at our 2018 Gala, Syd shared how she applied the lessons of […]
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Gala Gab: Guilin to Kampala
Registration for Sister Schools’ Gala is now open! Buy your tickets today! Emiko Kobayashi first encountered Sister Schools as a 3rd grader at Catherine Blaine School; more so than the rest of her classmates, she knew what Ugandan students were going through. She shared how a picture with a neon jacket changed the trajectory of her […]
Joy Nakafeero and Her Tailor Shop
The COVID-19 pandemic has obviously had a tremendous impact on the Sister Schools program. School closures in Western Washington and in Uganda called a halt to our usual programming of supply drives, distribution trips, and presentations. But we still believe that compassion, service, and social responsibility are vitally important lessons for children and young adults, […]
Double the Gratitude
The COVID-19 pandemic has obviously had a tremendous impact on the Sister Schools program. School closures in Western Washington and in Uganda called a halt to our usual programming of supply drives, distribution trips, and presentations. But we still believe that compassion, service, and social responsibility are vitally important lessons for children and young adults, […]
Sanda Akello is Selling Tomatoes
The COVID-19 pandemic has obviously had a tremendous impact on the Sister Schools program. School closures in Western Washington and in Uganda called a halt to our usual programming of supply drives, distribution trips, and presentations. But we still believe that compassion, service, and social responsibility are vitally important lessons for children and young adults, […]
From Pumpkins to Packets
Change is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean it is comfortable. Our daily routines have seen more change since March than possibly any other time in our lives. Many special events and holidays have looked different, and even the weekly, monthly, and yearly rhythms we fall into have been disrupted. But Kellie Eaton, a Secretary and […]
One Week Away from the Virtual Gala!
We are less than a week away from our Virtual Gala! Like every year, there’s still a lot to do and the nervous yet excited butterflies have returned to my stomach. A lot has changed this year, but one thing about our Gala that hasn’t is that we ask you to follow the lead of […]
“Now More Than Ever”
This week’s Feature Friday looks a little bit different. I have been talking for a couple weeks now about our upcoming Gala on October 29th and reminiscing about the event over the years. But now, I want to focus with you on the present and the needs you will help us meet this year. COVID-19 has forced a massive […]
Fernwood Went Digital!
This weekend, Sister Schools staff kicked off our distributions with food at our partners Ntawo Primary School and Kiyunga Islamic Primary School. Concert supporters provided over 5,000 meals to students and their families! While those who live in rural settings are able to provide for themselves and their communities through small-scale farming and family gardens, […]
YOU Have Changed Lives!
Unbelievable! We are so grateful and ecstatic to announce that we surpassed our goal to raise $7,000 for the Mukono Boarding School Dormitory Project! What an amazing feeling. We have definitely Started the New Year Right! THANK YOU to all of our donors and to those who helped spread the word about this urgent need! Together […]