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This video, created pro-bono by Jeff Hindle of Hindle Media, is the story of how Sibling House became a reality and the progress we have made. Here at Sibling House, we believe that “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child” and it is in this philosophy that our mission is moving forward.  You have shown us time and time again, how working together, we can make a difference. With the help of people like you, we can provide much needed support for these kids in our community.  Working together and with your generous support, anything is possible. We are grateful!

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March 14, 2016 by mgaskill
2016 Annual Fundraiser

We’re all set for this year’s annual fundraiser auction on March 19th at The WAC in Seattle. Doors open at 6 PM. Go to www.siblinghouse.org/auction-rsvp to learn more, get your tickets, choose your entrée, see what we’re auctioning off and more. Hope to see you there!Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

February 6, 2016 by mgaskill
Annual Sibling House 2016 Fundraiser Auction

When: March 19th, 2016. Doors open at 6 PM.

Where: The Washington Athletic Club 1325 Sixth Avenue Seattle WA 98101

What: The 14th Annual Sibling House Auction.

Join us for an evening of fun for a great cause. TV and Radio personality Pat Cashman from ‘Almost Live’ and ‘the 206′, and our own Amy Hall, will be our MC/Auctioneers for the evening so hang on for an entertaining evening! We will have a Silent Auction, tickets to a private dinner for 20 prepared by Chef Harry Mills at Purple restaurant, Wine Pull, Best Of Live Raffle, Share the Pot, Live Auction, Fund The Needs, and a Dessert Dash. All this plus drinks, appetizers, and an incredible plated dinner at a great venue.

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May 14, 2015 by mgaskill

Annual camping trip – Camano Island

Hi Everyone,

We’ve dialed in the date for the annual Sibling House Network camping kickoff to Camano Island State Park – June 12 (after school)-14. We traditionally go the first weekend after school is finished for the year but Father’s Day falls on that weekend’s Sunday and we felt that connecting with father’s would keep some from joining us. For those that have not participated in this annual trip. Camano Island State Park is of course, on Camano Island, about 40 miles north of Seattle. As a state park, foster homes are allowed to stay for free. Bring a copy of your license and lay it on your dash board. The staff there is really great to work with. Try this link for more information: http://www.parks.wa.gov/484/Camano-Island 

Typically, one of us heads up earlier in the day and reserves a bunch of sites close to each other. Then they call us and let us know the site numbers. Since we will know by your affirmative RSVP how many are coming, getting that many sites is not usually a problem. Lynne and I and family usually arrive about 7 PM and you can always call my cell, 425-681-9288 and we’ll let you know what sites to head towards. Sibling House will bring hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, some fluids, goodies, etc to add to whatever you bring. I will bring a BBQ to cook the hamburgers/hot dogs/veggie burgers for Saturday night dinner. All other meals you should plan for your family and if we overlap or pot luck a bit, all the better. Bring your tents, or trailers, or motor home. These sites do not have hookups. Restroom/shower nearby. Picnic tables and fire pits with each site. Fresh water available within the park. 

During the day on Saturday, we will again head down to the beach, hopefully with a lot of sun. Bring towels, chairs, drinks, sun-block, food. It’s easy to walk to the beach but we also take some vehicles.

Let us know if you can join us or if you have any questions. 

Michael & LynnePosted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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June 10, 2016 by amtingle

Sibling House Video

This video, created pro-bono by Jeff Hindle of Hindle Media, is the story of how Sibling House became a reality and the progress we have made. Here at Sibling House, we believe that “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child” and it is in this philosophy that our mission is moving forward.  You have shown us time and time again, how working together, we can make a difference. With the help of people like you, we can provide much needed support for these kids in our community.  Working together and with your generous support, anything is possible. We are grateful!

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March 14, 2016 by mgaskill

2016 Annual Fundraiser

We’re all set for this year’s annual fundraiser auction on March 19th at The WAC in Seattle. Doors open at 6 PM. Go to www.siblinghouse.org/auction-rsvp to learn more, get your tickets, choose your entrée, see what we’re auctioning off and more. Hope to see you there!Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

February 6, 2016 by mgaskill

Annual Sibling House 2016 Fundraiser Auction

When: March 19th, 2016. Doors open at 6 PM.

Where: The Washington Athletic Club 1325 Sixth Avenue Seattle WA 98101

What: The 14th Annual Sibling House Auction.

Join us for an evening of fun for a great cause. TV and Radio personality Pat Cashman from ‘Almost Live’ and ‘the 206′, and our own Amy Hall, will be our MC/Auctioneers for the evening so hang on for an entertaining evening! We will have a Silent Auction, tickets to a private dinner for 20 prepared by Chef Harry Mills at Purple restaurant, Wine Pull, Best Of Live Raffle, Share the Pot, Live Auction, Fund The Needs, and a Dessert Dash. All this plus drinks, appetizers, and an incredible plated dinner at a great venue.

Reserved seating and only room for 200. RSVP and buy your tickets at Sibling House Auction RSVP.

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May 14, 2015 by mgaskill

Annual camping trip – Camano Island

Hi Everyone,

We’ve dialed in the date for the annual Sibling House Network camping kickoff to Camano Island State Park – June 12 (after school)-14. We traditionally go the first weekend after school is finished for the year but Father’s Day falls on that weekend’s Sunday and we felt that connecting with father’s would keep some from joining us. For those that have not participated in this annual trip. Camano Island State Park is of course, on Camano Island, about 40 miles north of Seattle. As a state park, foster homes are allowed to stay for free. Bring a copy of your license and lay it on your dash board. The staff there is really great to work with. Try this link for more information: http://www.parks.wa.gov/484/Camano-Island 

Typically, one of us heads up earlier in the day and reserves a bunch of sites close to each other. Then they call us and let us know the site numbers. Since we will know by your affirmative RSVP how many are coming, getting that many sites is not usually a problem. Lynne and I and family usually arrive about 7 PM and you can always call my cell, 425-681-9288 and we’ll let you know what sites to head towards. Sibling House will bring hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, some fluids, goodies, etc to add to whatever you bring. I will bring a BBQ to cook the hamburgers/hot dogs/veggie burgers for Saturday night dinner. All other meals you should plan for your family and if we overlap or pot luck a bit, all the better. Bring your tents, or trailers, or motor home. These sites do not have hookups. Restroom/shower nearby. Picnic tables and fire pits with each site. Fresh water available within the park. 

During the day on Saturday, we will again head down to the beach, hopefully with a lot of sun. Bring towels, chairs, drinks, sun-block, food. It’s easy to walk to the beach but we also take some vehicles.

Let us know if you can join us or if you have any questions. 

Michael & Lynne

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March 24, 2015 by mgaskill

Annual Fundraiser Auction

Wow! What a wonderful evening we all had at the 13th Annual Sibling House Auction on Saturday! Held at The Washington Athletic Club in downtown Seattle, the place was filled with generosity. The WAC staff made us and our guests feel important. Our planning and production team are incredible. The evening came off without a hitch. Lady Yum of Kirkland, supplied all the Dessert Dash desserts and they were a gift to our eyes and our taste buds! Pat & Chris Cashman, our MC/Auctioneers, kept the night hopping and really entertained our guests. And our guests opened their hearts and their wallets and made the event a huge success. We are humbled by the support and faith that so may generous people donated to help Sibling House continue our mission of providing support to a network of homes where siblings can stay together, as a family, while in foster care. It Takes a Village….and we are truly blessed to have so many people in ours!Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

December 18, 2014 by mgaskill

Annual Sibling House Holiday Party

Well, they did it again! The Take Action Club, with the leadership talents of Diane Baron and Kelli Landers, came through with a truckload of toys for the kids at the annual Sibling House Holiday Party. 230 kids and parents attended the party! Parents were able to ‘shop’ at the toy store which really helped with the expenses of the holidays with a house full of kids. And all the smiles that the toys will create on Christmas morning: Priceless. Thanks so much Rosa Parks Elementary Take Action Club! You kids are awesome! Santa arrived after dinner and gave out a stocking made especially for each child there. Santa’s Super Elves Esther Ames and Diane Curtis did a super job helping to procure and fill all those stockings. Thanks ladies! And the Foster Child Holiday Book Drive was a huge success. Every child in attendance received $50 in books courtesy of Tabatha Roach and Usborne Books and More. Beautiful high quality books! We have received many thank you notes and comments from the parents in our network. Thank you Tabatha!
It was a great evening that would not have run so smoothly without all the hours of work our volunteers contributed. We are so grateful for all the support from the community. It Takes a Village…..Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

November 20, 2014 by mgaskill

Book Fund Drive

Once again Tabatha Roach and Usborne Books and More are holding a fundraising drive to raise money for 175 kids to have a $50 shopping spree at our annual Holiday Party. In the first 24 hours, Tabatha has raised enough funds for 56 kids! Nice work Tabatha! If you would like to make a donation towards this terrific holiday gift and help improve the future of a child by teaching them to read, go to Foster Kids Holiday Book Drive.

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November 20, 2013 by mgaskill

AmazonSmiles Program

All you Amazon users out there, take a look at this new AmazonSmile program where .5% of your purchase price goes to Sibling House as a donation. This may not sound like much but it really adds up! Go to AmazonSmiles and help the kids while you shop!Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

April 17, 2013 by mgaskill

Thank You SImplicity ABC !

The educational games and toys store in Kirkland, Simplicity ABC http://www.simplicityabc.com/ is celebrating their 1st anniversary all during the month of April. As part of that celebration, and in support of Sibling House, 15% of sales proceeds on Saturday, April 20th, and also on Saturday, April 27th will be donated to Sibling House in support of oue efforts to keep siblings together, as a family, while is foster care. Stop by all during the month of April, or on the dates mentioned, and check our their great store and help to support Sibling House. Thank you Simplicity ABC!Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

April 10, 2013 by mgaskill

Children’s Book Author Party

On March 9th childrens author and illustrator Michelle Nelson-Schmidt presented a book signing for kids and caregivers in the Sibling House Network. All the kids received a three book signed set and a Whatif Monster.

Approximately 50 kids and 25 caregivers attended this first annual event where Michelle talked about the challenges she faced growing up and how she became inspired to write and illustrate a set of books about meeting challenges and developing an attitude about never giving up. She read her book “Jonathon James and the Whatif Monster” and gave a whatif monster stuffed doll to all the kids in attendance.  Everyone had a great time and we look forward to another “Author in House” event in Spring 2014.

Thanks Michelle for taking time out of your busy schedule to make time for the kids! You’re the best! Visit Michelle’s web site at http://michellepaints.com/index.html

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