Tokens for Tomorrow: July – September 2022
Meet the 3rd Quarter Tokens for Tomorrow groups! With Tokens for Tomorrow, every time you bring in a reusable shopping bag, we honor your commitment to reducing waste with a token worth 8¢ that you can give back to one of these local organizations.
Foundation for Academic Endeavors
Foundation for Academic Endeavors
The Foundation for Academic Endeavors’s mission is to provide academic experiences through broad community support for children and their families who are limited by factors, such as income, education, and minority status.
The Foundation for Academic Endeavors has committed to working together with the disadvantaged communities in Skagit Valley and has set its vision “to create opportunities for academic growth for low-income families from all language groups, all ages, all religions who would benefit from academic companionship, including but not limited to the following: Enrichment Opportunities, Academic programs for children, Adult Education, and Community Partnerships."
Guemes Island Library
Guemes Island Library
For the past 25 years, the Guemes Island Library has been a community library, supported by an all-volunteer staff and board, dedicated to providing materials and services to the Guemes Island community. The library offers, free of charge, public Wi-Fi, computer, printer/scanner, books, DVDs, and digital access to eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines, as well as space for small meetings. Funding comes exclusively through donations and small grants.
Guemes Island is in unincorporated Skagit County, which has no county-wide public library system. Thus, residents of Guemes Island have no free access to a public library. The island’s population includes many low-income seniors and families who rely on, and benefit from, the small community library.
Pigs Peace Sanctuary
Pigs Peace Sanctuary
Pigs Peace Sanctuary is a place of tranquility and happiness dedicated to providing a safe home for unwanted, abused, or neglected animals in need, and it’s committed to spreading the message of compassion and respect for all animals.
Pigs Peace Sanctuary celebrates the lives of pigs in a world where they are misunderstood and harshly treated. Pigs Peace Sanctuary inspires compassion through its shelter care, education center, and vegan advocacy.
YMCA Oasis
YMCA Oasis
The YMCA believes a strong community can be achieved by investing in our kids, our health, and our neighbors. YMCA programs, services, and initiatives enable youth to realize their potential; offer families ways to have fun together; empower people to be healthier in mind, body, and spirit; welcome and embrace newcomers; and help foster social responsibility.
YMCA Oasis provides support services for at-risk youth ages 13-17 through its teen shelter and wrap around street outreach support. Oasis is the only emergency shelter for teens in Skagit County and can help set youth on a positive path forward through immediate shelter, intensive case management, and referral to support systems.
Reuse. Rinse. Repeat.
Every time you reuse your bag, you’re giving back. How many times have you given back? How many times have you reused your bag? Probably too many to count, and we are so grateful for your efforts. Now, how many times have you reused your bag since you washed it last? Chances are, probably too many times to count. So, please remember to wash your bags to help keep everyone’s food safe and clean. And thanks again for reusing your bag!