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Friends of Mercer Island Library
4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
The Friends of Mercer Island Library is a popular non-profit organization on the Island which seeks to support and…More improve library services at the King County Library System-affiliated branch. Members also volunteer regularly at the library as staff assistants.</p> <p>The non-profit is well known for their Fall Book Sale and Silent Auction events, from which all proceeds are reinvested in librarian services and library materials and media.</p>
Emmanuel Day School
4400 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Emmanuel Day School is a non-profit, non-religious preschool (despite its location) next to the Emmanuel Episcopal…More Church. It offers four programs for preschool youngsters that stress social skills, writing, problem solving and math. It has aligned itself with the goals of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Emmanuel Day School fills enrolment quickly so parents are advised to apply for positions for their children early in the year.
4400 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Emmanuel Day School is a non-profit, non-religious preschool (despite its location) next to the Emmanuel Episcopal…More Church. It offers four programs for preschool youngsters that stress social skills, writing, problem solving and math. It has aligned itself with the goals of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The Emmanuel Day School fills enrolment quickly so parents are advised to apply for positions for their children early in the year.
Senior Foundation of Mercer Island
P.O. Box 51, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Senior Foundation of Mercer Island develops non-profit programs that enhance the health, safety and well-being of Mercer…More Island's seniors. The organization offers many volunteer opportunities and sponsors fundraisers and forums related to aging issues.
P.O. Box 51, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Senior Foundation of Mercer Island develops non-profit programs that enhance the health, safety and well-being of Mercer…More Island's seniors. The organization offers many volunteer opportunities and sponsors fundraisers and forums related to aging issues.
American Alliance of Jews & Christians (AAJC)
PO Box 58, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Founded by local Rabbi Daniel Lapin, American Alliance of Jews & Christians is a non-profit educational organization…More that fosters dialogue and connections between Christians and Jews. The organization supports "traditional Judeo-Christian values" and distributes promotional CDs and e-mails.
PO Box 58, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Founded by local Rabbi Daniel Lapin, American Alliance of Jews & Christians is a non-profit educational organization…More that fosters dialogue and connections between Christians and Jews. The organization supports "traditional Judeo-Christian values" and distributes promotional CDs and e-mails.
Mercer Island Schools Foundation
4160 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
4160 86th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
The Mercer Island Schools Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining and improving education in…More Mercer Island public schools.</p> <p>The Foundation holds several community fundraisers a year to support the schools, such as the annual Phone-a-Thon Campaign and the Breakfast of Champions event in April. Money raised from those events are invested in hiring more educators for the school district, investing in a new curriculum, buying new textbooks, classroom materials and supporting classroom enrichment and professional development. Last year, the popular Bridge the Gap campaign raised more than $850,000.</p>
Mercer Island Education Association
PO Box 470, Mercer Island, WA 98040
PO Box 470, Mercer Island, WA 98040
The Mercer Island Education Association is a non-profit organization representing and advocating the interests of…More teachers and education professionals working for the Mercer Island School District.</p> <p>The teacher's union is part of the WEA-Sammamish UniServ Council, a regional organization primarily of Eastside teachers and organized under the Washington Education Association.</p> <p>President Tani Lindquist leads the MIEA and was elected in 2010 to a 1-year term.</p>
Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL)
PO Box 134, Mercer Island, WA 98040
The Mercer Island Visual Arts League is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local artists and art…More education. The founding members of the Mercer Island Summer Celebration, MIVAL holds several shows a year including the popular Junior Arts Show and the Holiday Arts Show at the Community Center at Mercer View. MIVAL volunteers also staff the organization's full-time art gallery in downtown Mercer Island. The membership is a collection of local emerging artists, enthusiasts and professionals.
PO Box 134, Mercer Island, WA 98040
The Mercer Island Visual Arts League is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local artists and art…More education. The founding members of the Mercer Island Summer Celebration, MIVAL holds several shows a year including the popular Junior Arts Show and the Holiday Arts Show at the Community Center at Mercer View. MIVAL volunteers also staff the organization's full-time art gallery in downtown Mercer Island. The membership is a collection of local emerging artists, enthusiasts and professionals.
Mercer Island Sister City Association
7613 SE 27th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
The Mercer Island Sister City Association (MISCSA) is a member of Sister Cities International, a non-profit…More organization that promotes partnerships and cooperation between U.S. and international cities. Throughout the years, Mercer Island Sister City and Thonon les Bains, which is located on the south shore of Lake Geneva in the Haute Savoie region of France, have partnered to organize student and cultural exchanges. The MISCSA also holds various French related events and has an annual Soiree a Thonon fundraiser where guests enjoy desserts, wine and cheese.
7613 SE 27th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
The Mercer Island Sister City Association (MISCSA) is a member of Sister Cities International, a non-profit…More organization that promotes partnerships and cooperation between U.S. and international cities. Throughout the years, Mercer Island Sister City and Thonon les Bains, which is located on the south shore of Lake Geneva in the Haute Savoie region of France, have partnered to organize student and cultural exchanges. The MISCSA also holds various French related events and has an annual Soiree a Thonon fundraiser where guests enjoy desserts, wine and cheese.
City of Mercer Island Youth & Family Services
2040 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
2040 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Mercer Island Youth and Family Services is a unique public/private partnership with the City of Mercer Island to…More provide human services and assistance to residents and families in need. The organization is largely supported by a non-profit foundation and proceeds from sales at the Mercer Island Thrift Shop.</p> <p>Formerly the site of a the Boys Parental boarding school, the MIYFS is based inside the Luther Burbank Building. Many classes and services are provided here or at the Island's public schools. Community-based services include loss and grief counseling, alcohol and drug prevention and youth development. MIYFS also contracts with other providers to help with domestic violence, sexual abuse and other legal aid. Emergency services, such as a food bank and rent assistance, are also available.</p> <p>MIYFS also provides student counseling services inside Mercer Island's public schools.</p>
Mercer Island Saddle Club
8635 SE 68th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
The Mercer Island Saddle Club is a cooperative non-profit club supported by the volunteer work of its members. Located…More on the south end of Mercer Island, the Saddle Club houses a 20-horse barn, a large outdoor arena, a covered arena, a hot water wash rack and two turnout paddocks. Members can board their horse, lease a horse and take riding lessons with independent trainers. The southeast quadrant of Pioneer Park, directly east of the MISC, provides 40 acres of equestrian trails for riders.
8635 SE 68th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
The Mercer Island Saddle Club is a cooperative non-profit club supported by the volunteer work of its members. Located…More on the south end of Mercer Island, the Saddle Club houses a 20-horse barn, a large outdoor arena, a covered arena, a hot water wash rack and two turnout paddocks. Members can board their horse, lease a horse and take riding lessons with independent trainers. The southeast quadrant of Pioneer Park, directly east of the MISC, provides 40 acres of equestrian trails for riders.