• Coding School donates 100% of net proceeds to ALE

    on 07/15/2021

    CodeAhead, a coding school based in Sammamish, is partnering with ALE. They are donating 100% of their net proceeds to us. They currently have 100 students enrolled worldwide learning Java and Python. They have a new session starting Aug 4th. Classes are virtual and no previous experience is necessary. They even have a free workshop to try.

    Click the link below to learn more.

    Code Ahead website

    -Submitted by Liz Merker, MD Violence 2021-22

    7/14/21

  • Eastside Community Aid Thrift Store (ECA)

    on 08/10/2020

    Stephanie, Debbie and Gayle receiving training from Susan at ECA. Giving back while staying safe!

    Eastside Community Aid Thrift Store (ECA) (in Totem Lake) is filled with treasures with new stock added daily . ALE is fortunate to have a longstanding partnership with ECA through one of ALE’s members – Jody Orbits. ECA is outstanding in granting ALE every year with a generous donation.

    ECA is staffed by volunteers and they needed our help. Many of their seasoned volunteers were in their 80’s, so due to COVID, it was best for them to not return to work in the store. ALE is stepping up to not only help them out but at the same time benefitting ALE.

    ECA will reimburse ALE members who work with a donation back to ALE – a win win!!

    So a big THANK YOU to Susan at ECA for her time in training Stephanie, Debbie and Gayle to work in their store. It was great, easy and we encourage other ALE members to participate. Initial goal is one Saturday a month / 3 hour shift and possible weekly fill in spots

    If you would like to participate please contact Laura Scholten. And if you would just like to shop check it out, its located in Totem Lake. Your purchases help to fund all the many yearly grants ECA gives back to their community.

    Social distancing guidelines in place, masks required.

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  • Redmond Senior Center Thursday Knitting Ladies

    on 08/07/2020

    The Thursday knitting ladies at the Redmond Senior Center have been busy! Sandy Zidar collected 140 hats and 59 scarves on August 5th.

    Sandy replenished their yarn supply so the ladies can keep knitting!

    -submitted by Sandy Zidar, OSB Knitting Coordinator 2020-21