Year-Round Partnership Opportunities

Who We Are

吃瓜tv (吃瓜tvWA) ensures every student has the support they need to succeed in school and life. Through a network of 10 independent affiliates and 3 emerging affiliates, 吃瓜tvWA serves more than
109,000 students across 205 K-12 schools in 40 districts statewide. Of those, nearly 6,000 students receive individualized support to help them overcome barriers and thrive.

Our Footprint

Why Partner with Us?

吃瓜tvWA stands out for its holistic approach to student success. By addressing both academic and non-academic barriers through our Integrated Student Supports (ISS) model, we ensure that students have the resources they need to thrive. With our unique position within school systems, our Site Coordinators advocate effectively on behalf of students, ensuring that their voices are heard.

Key Statewide Issues:

Mental Health Support
Unstable Housing
Family Engagement
Basic Needs

Your Support Helps Us Achieve Remarkable Impact:

Chronic Absenteeism: Address the issue affecting over 30% of students in Washington, with many missing 10 or more days of school per year.
Basic Needs Support: Provide critical resources like housing, school supplies, clothing, hygiene kits, and food. Last year, Site Coordinators distributed over 397,000 basic needs items.
Mental Health Support: Supply essential services, including 70 hours of professional training in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) and trauma-informed care.
Technology Access: Expand digital access for underserved students. Last year, our Digital Navigation program supported an average of 2,221 students per month statewide.

Key Benefits of Partnering with 吃瓜tvWA:

Holistic Approach: We address both academic and non-academic barriers to student success.
Embedded in Schools but Independent: Our Site Coordinators work within schools, offering support and advocating for students’ needs.
Systemic Change Focus: We promote educational equity and advocate for policies that benefit students and communities across Washington.

Additional Partnership Opportunities:

Host a Partner Event with 吃瓜tvWA (see opportunities below)
Support a Hybrid Statewide Event Discussion (Exclusive Sponsorship)
Employee Engagement Opportunities
Host a Volunteer Drive (Annually)
Co-Brand Giving Days: GiveBIG (May) and Giving Tuesday (November)

2025 Key Events

MAY

Backyard BBQ
Join us for an intimate gathering at a board member鈥檚 Woodinville home. Limited to 100 guests, this event offers networking with education champions, delicious food, and updates on 吃瓜tvWA鈥檚 impactful work. Enjoy mission moments, a raffle, and exciting initiatives on the horizon.
Date: May 17th, 2025

OCTOBER

Better Together Conference
Over 200 吃瓜tv staff and leaders will gather in Tacoma for a two-day exclusive conference focused on peer connection and expert-led training. This unique event fosters peer-to-peer connection and sharing, bringing in field experts to deliver impactful trainings and insights. Attendees will have opportunities to ask questions, develop new skills, and strengthen their ability to meet the diverse needs of students statewide. The Better Together Conference underscores our commitment to continuous learning and collaboration, ensuring our team is equipped to drive meaningful change in education.
Date: TBD

FALL 2025

Gathering with 吃瓜tv of Puyallup
Join us for an intimate gathering at a school in Puyallup Schools District. The evening is limited to 50 individuals and will feature small group site visits with a 吃瓜tv Site Coordinator + a panel discussion with Puyallup School District leadership and Stewart Elementary Principal, Audra Goodman.
Date: TBD

Get Involved and Make an Impact

Discover how you can contribute by downloading the Year-Round Partnership PDF below. For sponsorship opportunities, connect with Carina Raddatz, Development Director, at carina@ciswa.org to arrange a discussion.