Dear Friends of Readiness To Learn,

As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support and dedication to our mission—creating opportunities for every child to thrive!

Reflecting on 2024

Looking back on 2024, we are filled with appreciation for the difference you’ve helped us make in the South Whidbey community. Your generosity has touched the lives of children and families, enabling us to continue our important work in partnership with schools, families, and neighbors to help every child be ready to learn and succeed. Thank you for being such an essential part of this shared journey!

With your support, we’ve been able to provide critical services to more than 400 students from offering school supplies to keeping our Family Resource Center open and accessible. Your contributions have truly been a lifeline for many local families facing difficult circumstances. As we look ahead to the new year, we hope we can count on you once again to help make an even bigger impact.

Spreading Holiday Cheer

As the holiday season draws near, your year-end gift will continue to spread warmth and joy to local families. Your generosity ensures that parents in our community can select high-quality gifts for their children at our no-cost Holiday House store helping to make the season brighter for every child, regardless of their circumstances.

Last year over 300 children received gifts that their parents selected from Holiday House and this year we will prepare to serve 350. A parent shared,

“I love this program so much. It helps relieve that stress we get during the holidays. Worrying about working so much and still not being able to afford things. Thank you so much to all who donate to help families in need! It’s very much appreciated.”

Your support is truly invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to helping our community thrive. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and prosperous New Year!

With heartfelt thanks,

Holiday House painted tree

Gail LaVassar, Executive Director

Cailyn Murray, Co-Executive Director

Holiday House 2024

Our Annual Year-End and Giving Tuesday Fundraiser