The Seattle Storm is proud to recognize the efforts of local non-profit organizations in the Puget Sound community. Each game night this summer, the Storm will shine the spotlight on a featured non-profit, its positive impact within our community and ways in which Storm fans can become involved.

About the Washington Education Association
The Washington Education Association, founded in 1889 to serve the best interests of the public education throughout the state, is 82,000 members strong. Our membership includes classroom teachers, school counselors, psychologists, nurses and other certificated staff; plus educational support professionals, higher education faculty, college students and retired educators.

Our mission is simple and straightforward: to make public education the best it can be for students, staff and communities. Our goal is to build confidence in public education and increase support for Washington’s public school system. Our strength as Washington Education Association members is standing together to work for positive change.

The Washington Education Association is a proud and powerful advocate for public school students and employees. We believe all Washington students deserve a high-quality, well-rounded public education.

Washington Education Association is an affiliate of the 3.2-million member National Education Association. WEA is the largest educational association in the state with more than 370 local affiliates representing virtually every public school district and many community colleges and universities in Washington.

In the last 13 years, TAF has changed the trajectory of over 1,000 K-12th grade students in Washington State. More than 300 teens have earned paid technical internships through TAF afterschool programs and over 80 TAF alumni have graduated from college.

Learn more online at www.WashingtonEA.org.

About the Washington Education Association Children's Fund
Teachers and other school employees dip into their pockets regularly to buy things for their students in need. The WEA Children's Fund is one place WEA members can turn to for help. The fund reimburses WEA members who buy shoes, clothes and basic school necessities for students.

The fund was established in 1990 with the goal of helping meet the modest and immediate needs of students encountered by WEA members in their daily workplaces. The intent is to ensure that the physical, social and emotional needs of students do not stand in the way of success within the school setting. Since 2001 it has served thousands of students across the state. In 2009, the fund helped more than nearly 1,300 students.

The WEA Children’s Fund relies on the generous support of the community to provide some of the most basic necessities for our students. The WEA Children’s Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on charitable donations. Every gift counts, no matter the size of the gift. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent

If you are interested in learning more about how a local organization you are involved with can be part of the Storm Community Spotlight program, call 206-217-WNBA (9622) Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.