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Community Organizing Program
East King County Community Organizing
 East King County is a large geographic area with a wide variety of communities and social issues. Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond, with booming economies and a larger tax base, can provide more resources for positive youth activities. Although there are many alternatives to high-risk behavior, substance abuse and violence among teens are issues the urban Eastside communities face every day.
Rural areas such as Duvall and North Bend are hard pressed to offer positive alternatives to substance abuse and violence. Limited resources and economic/geographic isolation introduce unique challenges to providing safe activities for young people in rural East County.
  Introducing Laura Quinn
East King County Community Organizer Laura works to bring people together to deal with the problems of substance abuse and violence. Her skills in facilitation, dealing with conflict and running a
meeting make her an asset to prevention work on the Eastside. Contact information for Laura Quinn.
 Mini Grant Opportunity
The Eastside Community Health & Safety Network is accepting mini-grant applications for projects that support the Network's priority to increase Developmental Assets for area youth. Specifically, the Eastside Network is addressing increasing community attachment and decreasing favorable attitudes towards drugs, alcohol, and violence. Please note that funds must be spent within the geographical boundaries of the Network, which are the boundaries of the Bellevue, Mercer Island, and Lake Washington School Districts. Mini-grant applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. Use the link below to download an application.
Featured Projects in East King County
Cedarcrest High School (Duvall) Days of Respect
This annual event pairs adult facilitators with students to engage the school community in a discussion about increasing a climate of respect.
Issaquah and Eastside Community Networks
These prevention partnership projects aim to reduce substance abuse and violence by implementing strategies that educate, increase public awareness, and promote healthy norms. The networks are collaborating with other partners to reduce domestic violence and emphasize early childhood development.
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