Budget Cut Busting 

Fall Donation Campaign

Please join us today by donating to our Budget-Cut-Busting Fall Giving Campaign 2025!
Together, we can protect and strengthen the safety net that keeps our community thriving. 

With so many challenges facing our community, Vashon Youth & Family Services (VYFS) is here to ensure that every Islander has access to support, connection, and care — especially those who face the greatest barriers.

The Current Skinny on Budget Cuts

As we look ahead, we face a new challenge: state and King County budget shortfalls have already reduced the Medicaid and non-Medicaid reimbursements VYFS receives for counseling and substance use services — even as youth counseling needs have risen by 81%. While we’ve secured some replacement funding, we also know that additional federal cuts are coming.

For almost 50 years, VYFS has played a vital role in Vashon’s social safety net. We will continue to partner with local businesses, and partner organizations to ensure that Island families, children, teens and adults are supported, connected to care, and are able to meet their basic needs.

What Parent Participants are Saying about Family Place Programming

  • "I attend nearly every Parent Cafe, and it has been incredibly wholesome and community building with other moms on Vashon."

    Family Place Participant

  • "I feel welcome and have made great connections with the community."

    Family Place Participant

  • "Wonderful conversation and group discussion topics. I love connecting with other moms. Everyone is so supportive. I'm learning a lot!"

    Family Place Participant

Help us Reach Our Goal

Our campaign goal is to raise $100,000 by December 31st.
Your gift today will help offset current and pending funding
cuts and ensure that Islanders
can access vital services in
2026 and beyond. 

We got this!

Consider these giving levels to make the most impact for Island neighbors

It Takes an Island – any amount up to $999

Island Hero - $1,000-$4,999

Island Compassion Ambassador - $5,000-$9,999

Island Empowerment Circle - $10,000 and above

From all of us at VYFS, THANK YOU for supporting the work we do! We are here for your friends. We are here for your neighbors. We are here for you!

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about becoming a Business Sponsor please contact either:

Jeni Johnson, Executive Director
jjohnson@vyfs.org
206-463-5511 ext. 233

Emmy Bell, Grants Manager and Development Coordinator
ebell@vyfs.org
206-681-7852