SchoolKidsComeFirst is drawing attention and praise from teachers and principals across Seattle, from school supporters, the Seattle School Board, the media – and donors who see their dollars enriching the lives and educations of students throughout the city.

Here’s what they have to say:

Press Releases:
"With just a few clicks, you can log on and change a life for a Seattle student..." [Read More]

News Articles:
"Log On, Change A Life" [Read More]
"New Web site helps find donors for school supplies" [Read More]

Teachers, principals, and other funding recipients:

Susan McCloskey, Principal, B.F. Day Elementary
"…very grateful that schoolkidscomefirst.com has been launched…” [Read More]

Cathy Thompson, Principal, Roxhill Elementary
“…an opportunity for people to help schools in a manageable way while still making a big difference…” [Read More]

Pat Hunter, Principal, Maple Elementary
"allow us to better meet our students’ educational needs." [Read More]

Seattle School District Board and administration

Raj Manhas, Former Superintendent, Seattle Public Schools
"a wonderful way to allow our cities citizens to see what is going on in classrooms" [Read More]


Dick Lilly, Former Director, Seattle School Board
"Congratulations on getting the new enterprise off the ground." [Read More]

Irene Stewart, Director, Seattle School Board
"easy for citizens who care about schools to donate to projects that will help students succeed" [Read More]

Jan Kumasaka, Former Director, Seattle School Board
"easy access to instantly connect teachers to the public" [Read More]

Donors, Community Partners

Ann Goos, Donor
"This is cool -- versatile, easy to navigate," [Read More]

Dianna Finnerty, Meany Middle School Parent
"schoolkidscomefirst.com is a great way to directly support our teachers." [Read More]

Jon Hughes, Madrona K-8 PTA VP
"allowing parents and our community to contribute what ever amount they can afford" [Read More]

Sue Clark, WFPA
"doing such a needed thing" [Read More]

Steve Brown, former School Board member and Seattle Schools parent activist
"donors can be assured that their money is going straight to learning experiences" [Read More]

Dow Constantine, King Country Council Member
"provides an easy way to fund specific enrichment needs while helping to address inequities in outside resources" [Read More]

Groups, organizations, elected officials and community leaders supporting Schoolkidscomefirst. [Read More]

Endorsements