Press and Publication Center
For media inquiries, please contact:
Communications Department, Wellspring Family Services 1900 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98144 Phone: 206-826-3039 Fax: 866-219-8481 E-mail: info@wellspringfs.orgIn the News
Wellspring Family Services continues to receive outstanding coverage on our work to support the community. Read more about some of our programs.
- Wellspring helps homeless children and families find stability
Beacon Hill Blog (Aug 2010) - Rainier Valley 6-Year Old Spearheads Collection Effort for Homeless Families
Rainier Valley Post (Aug 2010) - Caspar Babypants & Kids Helping Kids on The Bob Rivers Show
KZOK 102.5 FM (Jul 2010) - Gibson tapes renew vigilance against domestic abuse
94.1 KMPS (Jul 2010) - Beacon Bits: Chickens, Conlin, and Caspar Babypants
Beacon Hill Blog (Jul 2010) - Local Girl's Charity Inspires Song by Chris Ballew
Fox Q13 (Jun 2010) - Wellspring Family Services Opens Classroom to Help Behaviorally At-Risk Preschoolers
Early Learning Action Alliance (Jun 2010) - Community Bulletin Board: Kids Helping Kids Coin Drive
Seattle's Child Magazine (Jun 2010) - Sad dads: postpartum depression in men
Parent Map (Jun 2010) - Kids Making a Difference in Seattle
Red Tricycle (Jun 2010) - Babypants Moneydrive
Parent Map (Jun 2010) - Alliance Members Make Their Messages Memorable Using 'Shock Marketing'
Alliance for Children & Families Magazine (May 2010) - Resources for Preschool Children
Examiner.com (May 2010) - The Youngest Faces of Homelessness
Investigate West (May 2010) - New Project Houses Homeless Families Quickly
United Way Blog (May 2010) - Learning for Life: Helping behaviorally at-risk preschoolers
KING5 TV (May 2010) - Jim Berry - the "can do" guy
Issaquah, Sammamish and beyond ... (May 2010) - Wellspring Family Services Creates Innovative Classrooms
Alliance for Children & Families (Mar 2010) - WFS Therapist Responds to Apparent Domestic Violence Murder
KING5 News (Mar 2010) - Invisible Recovery - The Federal Stimulus Package
Seattle Business Magazine (Mar 2010) - Wellspring Opens Cornerstone Classrooms for Children
Thrive by Five (Feb 2010) - Be a Good Neighbor
Red Tricycle (Jan 2010) - Give Back: Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive
Seattlest (Jan 2010) - Families struggle to gain footing after job loss & homelessness
Seattle Times (Dec 2009) - Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress
Seattle's Child Magazine (Dec 2009) - 2009 Women of Influence: Ruthann Howell
Puget Sound Business Journal (Nov 2009) - A New Home for Wellspring Family Services
South Seattle Beacon (Jun 2009) - Opening of the Rotary Support Center for Families
Rainier Valley Post (Jun 2009) - 100 Year Anniversary of Seattle Rotary & Commitment to Help Homeless Families
Market Watch (Mar 2009) - The Mayor Volunteers at Baby Boutique
Seattle Channel (Mar 2009) - Riding to the Rescue: WAMU & Wellspring Family Services
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Mar 2009) - Wellspring Family Services Provides Support & Relief to laid-off WAMU staff
Puget Sound Business Journal (Feb 2009) - A Family Back at Home this Holiday Season
Seattle Times (Dec 2008) - Public Affairs Show with Gary Shipe
KWJZ (Dec 2008) - Face of Homelessness is Changing ~ Column by Nicole Brodeur
Seattle Times (Dec 2008) - Paul Allen film becomes rallying cry for homeless advocates
KING 5 News (Dec 2008) - Community Partners Honored for Role in Helping Families
dBusinessNews (Oct 2008) - Bond, Baby Bond!
ParentMap (Oct 2008) - Movie for a Good Cause
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Sep 2008) - A True Home for Wellspring Family Services
Seattle Times (May 2008) - Change Agent: Bevette Irvis
Real Change (Apr 2008) - Morningsong Celebrates 20 Years of Service to Homeless Children
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Mar 2008) - Best Good Deeds of the Year
Seattle Magazine (Dec 2007) - An uprooted family finds its footing
Seattle Times (Nov 2007) - Landlords, non-profit partner to house homeless
Puget Sound Business Journal (Nov 2007) - A Look into Domestic Violence in Relationships
Seattle Magazine (Sep 2007) - Seattle Rotary Awards Family Services $4 million
(Jun 2007) - The Hidden Side of Seattle's Homeless Population
Seattle Channel (Jun 2007) - Vandals target campaign for homeless
King 5 (May 2007) - Seattle City Council Approves Loan to Wellspring Family Services
Seattle Channel (May 2007) - Don't Just Look Away! Blog
Daily Kos (May 2007) - Campaign Sheds Light on Homeless Children
King 5 News (May 2007) - Domestic abuse-suicide link strong
Seattle Times (Dec 2006) - Preschool for homeless provides a place kids, parents can count on
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Jul 2006) - Morningsong: helping homeless kids cope with change
Parent Map magazine (Jan 2005) - Program strives to change mind-set of batterers
Seattle Times (Dec 2004) - Nurturing baby's psyche: Parents' job includes understanding child's cue
Seattle Times (Jul 2004) - Fund for the Needy: 111-year-old agency aims to aid families
Seattle Times (Jan 2004) - Homeless kids find sanctuary at nursery
Seattle Times (Dec 2003) - Help Out Mothers And Fathers In Need
KOMO TV (Dec 2003) - Day care helps kids thrive despite parents' hardships
Seattle Times (Nov 2003)
Press Releases
Alert the media! Learn about the latest activities and successes at Wellspring Family Services.
- Announcing Kids Helping Kids Coin Drive with a chance to win an original song by Caspar Babypants!
- Innovative Classrooms to Help Behaviorally At-Risk Preschoolers
- After 100+ years local non profit & Seattle Rotary Open the Rotary Support Center for Families
- Demolition of Factory in Rainier Valley, New Home for Wellspring Family Services Planned
- Morningsong Celebrates 20 Years of Helping Homeless Children
- 2007 Annual Meeting and Awards
- Seattle Rotary Awards $4 million to Wellspring Family Services
- Don't Just Look Away! - Homeless Children Make a Stand, Again
- Family Services Receives Housing Services Grant from the Gates Foundation
- $1 Million Gates Award to Serve Homeless Families in Seattle
- Seattle Rotary Chooses Wellspring Family Services for Centennial Project
- Microsoft Honors Wellspring Family Services EAP Vendor of the Year Award
- Morningsong Early Learning Center Relocates
- Baby Boutique Moves to New Home
- Annual Fundraiser Sets Record
- Wellspring Family Services Receives Washington Families Fund Grant
To request a media kit e-mail info@wellspringfs.org.
Newsletter
An excellent look at what we've been up to. Read our quarterly newsletters to find out more.
- Summer 2010 Newsletter - We're here for you
- Winter 2009 Newsletter - Give for Good
- Fall 2009 Newsletter - Champions in our Community
- June 2009 Newsletter - Reintroducing Family Services
- Family Matters Winter 2008
- Family Matters Fall 2008
- Family Matters Spring 2008
- Family Matters Winter 2007
- Family Matters Fall 2007
- Family Matters Summer 2007
- Family Matters Spring 2007
- Family Matters Fall 2006
- Family Matters 2005 Year in Review
Email News
Read our interactive, electronic newsletter update about what's new at Wellspring Family Services.
- It's back-to-school time at Baby Boutique
- Prevent those "white-knuckle" moments in parenting your toddler
- Join us Saturday, August 21st for the Rainier Valley Heritage Parade!
- Dads do matter
- Win a Free Song by Caspar Babypants & Help Homeless Kids Too!
- Do you know the secret to parenting your new baby?
- Do you ever feel like throwing a tantrum?
- January 2010 ENews - 1,111 smiles and so much more
- Capital Campaign - We did it!
- August 2009 Enewsletter
- March 2009 Capital Campaign Update eNews
Videos
Annual video productions premiere at our major events. Click to watch the most powerful stories of our work at Wellspring Family Services.
- Rena Mateja's Mission to Collect $500 in Pennies
- Homeless in Seattle - Ruth and Her Sons Richard and Josh
- Happy Heart
- Melissa's Story - Family Homelessness
- Morningsong Early Learning Center - homeless children
- John's Story - Domestic Violence Intervention
Annual Report
Looking for more information? Read a PDF version of our annual report or request a printed copy by calling 206-826-3050.
- 2009 Annual & Capital Report
- 2008 Annual Report
- 2008 Financials
- 2007 Annual Report
- 2006 Annual Report
- 2005 Annual Report
- 2004 Annual Report
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