Change Champions: Stories of Neighborhood Impact
Together, Boeing and Seattle Sounders FC will help shine a light on local organizations that strengthen the communities where our employees and fans live and work.
Together, Boeing and Seattle Sounders FC will help shine a light on local organizations that strengthen the communities where our employees and fans live and work.
Para Los Niños de Highline fosters academic success for every Latino student through parent and community involvement in the Highline school district. Their programs include Aprendamos Juntos, Summer Programs, High School Youth Programs, Early Learning, Leadership Programs, Youth Internship Programs, and more. By integrating the whole family, celebrating Latino culture, and offering resources such as Computer Labs, Parent Leadership initiatives, and Civic Engagement, they create opportunities for families to thrive. Para Los Niños de Highline supports the community through love, respect, and leadership to ensure all children reach their full potential.
Prior to the April 19th match against Nashville SC, the club honored Para los Niños de Highline during Scarves Up, a non-profit that works toward giving back to the Latin American community within the Highland School District. What started in 2003 by Latino parents who wanted their kids to have more resources within the community, has turned into a flourishing organization that offers an abundance of different programs for both children and adults.
Brad Evans sits down with Alondra Gonzalez, youth organizer for Para Los Ninos, whose mission is "to support the success of the Latin American community by building leadership skills, celebrating diversity, promoting art expression, and cultivating lifelong curiosity." Together, Boeing and Seattle Sounders FC will help shine a light on local organizations that strengthen the communities where our employees and fans live and work.