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Southwest Youth and Family Services joins the family, friends and community of Charleena Lyles in expressing its anguish and horror at her killing by Seattle Police. Her death was untimely, unnecessary, and unjustified. Ms. Lyles’ death is not the result of one problem. We recognize that there were several different systems at work in this tragedy: a failed mental health system, a failed police training curriculum, systematic racism, and more, resulting in the ultimate price. It is a result that belongs not just to her children, her family, her community: her death belongs to all of us. We have allowed a system to develop and thrive that, at its core, sees people as disposable.
At Southwest Youth and Family Services, we will not stand and watch people continue to die. We stand with the vulnerable; we to work toward justice and equity; we stand to care for others; we stand to recognize their value and their worth; and finally, we stand with them as they stand for themselves.
They, and we, and you, are not disposable. Stand with us.
We have all seen discrimination in many forms in our lives and our communities, and discrimination based on gender occurs daily in countless situations and circumstances. While there have been significant steps forward on gender equity, there is still a desperate need for more work to be done. Join us on July 11 for a discussion about gender discrimination as it exists in our community, watch a film highlighting an example from our own history and work together to create a better path through it for ourselves, our neighbors and our future generation. Students and staff from SWYFS will facilitate a discussion surrounding the film “Anita” and give you the opportunity to learn a bit more about programming at SWYFS, as well as an opportunity to support and get involved with our efforts. nextupdinners2017.eventbrite.com
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Southwest Youth & Family Services and Kent Youth and Family Services are joining forces for a unique fundraising opportunity. Modeled after the renowned Jeffersonian Dinners, we are bringing together philanthropic and community leaders to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing South King Co...
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- Next Up: Conversation & Film on Gender Discrimination. July 11; 6pm at Youngstown.
- SWYFS named West Seattle Nonprofit of the Year!
- Southwest client, Bassam, talks to the Seattle PI about his struggles as a Syrian refugee. Read the article here!
- Check out our Executive Director’s testimony in support of Seattle’s Welcoming City designation
- 2016 Writers Workshop Boot Publication, hot off the press.
- Use this link to direct a percentage of your Amazon purchases to Southwest Youth and Family Services.
