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Category: Community


$60 for 60: Be Part of the Next Chapter

August 12, 2026  |  Community  |  By Encompass

For 60 years, Encompass has been a trusted partner for children and families in the Snoqualmie Valley. As we celebrate our anniversary, we are reflecting on the impact our community has made possible. Over six decades, Encompass has expanded services to meet changing needs, supported thousands of children through critical developmental milestones, and stood alongside […]

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Board Spotlight: Jason Cole

July 29, 2026  |  Community, Volunteers  |  By Encompass

The Encompass Board of Directors volunteers their time and expertise to help provide financial oversight and strategic direction to the organization, ensuring that Encompass continues to serve the community for generations to come. While they are more accustomed to providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we are starting a new series that provides a small glimpse of […]

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Connecting with Community: Greg Jamiel of Snovalley Pride

June 17, 2026  |  Community  |  By Encompass

Kindness. Empathy. Love. Snovalley Pride Founder Greg Jamiel points to these basic tenets as ‘building blocks of humanity’. Along with connection and inclusion, they are at the heart of Snovalley Pride’s mission and Greg’s recent book, “Uni’s Quest for Kindness.“ We invite you to tune in to our latest Radio Encompass Podcast as our host, […]

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The Heart of Encompass Outreach

May 14, 2026  |  Community  |  By Encompass

As the days grow longer and we approach summer, the Encompass team is busy preparing for a full season of summer outreach events.ย  Beginning in June, youโ€™ll find us at a host of city festivals, farmers’ markets, and specialty events such as National Night Out and Big Truck Day. At every event, we aim to […]

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The Value of Volunteering

April 9, 2026  |  Community  |  By Encompass

Recognizing April as National Volunteer Month, Encompass celebrates the amazing people who give their time and talents to help us build a community where ALL children thrive. We recently sat down with our 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Madison Chess, to talk about her journey with Encompass. What started as a student seeking service hours […]

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2026 Inspire Community Awards

March 27, 2026  |  Community  |  By Encompass

A highlight of our Inspire Breakfast each year is our Community Awards segment, which honors a business, a community organization, and a volunteer who all share in our vision of a community where ALL children thrive. ย This yearโ€™s awards were presented by Honorary Chairs Nicole and Clayton Ritter and Encompass Executive Director Nela Cumming. The […]

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