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We prevent homelessness in our community. The original budget donated by churches and community members was $3,000, and my, how we've grown!

ICS is an all-volunteer organization that helps neighbors living within the Issaquah School District to stay warm and safe in their homes by providing emergency financial assistance for rent and utility bills. In 1972, local Issaquah community members saw an increasing need to help their neighbors living within the Issaquah School District to stay in their homes by providing emergency financial as

sistance for rent, utility bills and other miscellaneous needs. They founded Issaquah Community Services, an all-volunteer organization dependent largely on donations from local residents. Our 2016 budget was $150,000. Issaquah Community Services operates with volunteers from the community. No staff member is paid, which means 100% of donations go toward helping people in need. Operating expenses, 2% of the total budget, are paid through grants given to ICS; so when you make a donation to Issaquah Community Services, you know it's making a difference in people's lives!

05/05/2026

Because of donor support, local families who were facing eviction are sleeping in their homes—not their cars. Your dollars make that possible. 💙

As you make your GiveBIG donations on May 5, please consider supporting Issaquah Community Services. Your gift helps keep neighbors housed when a financial crisis threatens their stability. Give at www.wagives.org or www.issquahcommunityservices.org/donate

Thank you for being neighbors helping neighbors.

04/29/2026

Our spring newsletter is here! We invite you to take a look at how Issaquah Community Services is helping neighbors stay housed and stable during difficult times—and the growing need we’re seeing in our community.

As you make your GiveBIG contributions on May 5, we hope you’ll remember ICS. As a 100% all-volunteer organization, every dollar donated goes directly to helping local families pay rent and utilities in times of crisis.

Your support makes a real difference for neighbors close to home. Thank you for being part of a community that cares. 💙

👉 Read our newsletter and learn more: www.issaquahcommunityservices.org/newsletter

01/24/2026

Because of our community, real help reached real neighbors in 2025. 💙

This year, Issaquah Community Services provided over $306,485 in emergency rent and utility assistance to 515 local households—helping families stay housed during moments of financial crisis.

We’re also grateful to share that our recent Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign raised more than $106,000, thanks to the generosity of donors who believe in caring for neighbors close to home.

But the need continues. Job losses and reduced work hours are still affecting many families, and we will rely on additional donations to sustain this level of assistance throughout 2026.

ICS is an all-volunteer organization, so every dollar donated goes directly to helping local families. Thank you for being part of a community that shows up when it matters most.
👉 Learn more or give: www.issaquahcommunityservices.org

01/11/2026

We’re grateful to share that Issaquah Community Services’ Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign has raised more than $106,000—thanks to the incredible generosity of our community. 💙

A special thank-you to St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church for hosting a beautiful Messiah Singalong Benefit that raised over $7,000 for local families. Those in attendance raved about the outstanding singing and instrumental performances and the joy of coming together for such a meaningful cause.

While this campaign is nearing its close, the need in our community continues—and donations are always welcome. Every gift helps neighbors stay housed and keep essential utilities on during difficult times.

Thank you for standing with your neighbors.
👉 Learn more or give: issaquahcommunityservices.org/donate

12/26/2025

As the year draws to a close, there is still time to support Issaquah Community Services through our Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign.

In recent months, many local residents have experienced job losses and sudden financial hardship. Families who were once stable are now struggling to keep a roof over their heads and the lights on.

ICS is a 100% all-volunteer organization, which means your donation goes directly to helping neighbors in crisis—no salaries, no overhead. Your year-end gift can provide rent and utility assistance when it’s needed most.

If you’re able, please consider making a donation before December 31. Together, we can help our neighbors start the new year with stability and hope. To give, visit our website: Issaquahcommunityservices.org/donate.

Thank you for being part of this caring community.

12/21/2025

💙 Neighbors Helping Neighbors—Now and Into 2026 💙

Because of generous supporters like you, Issaquah Community Services can continue helping local families facing housing and utility crises. Gifts to our Neighbors Helping Neighbors campaign help fund our work through 2026, ensuring we can respond quickly when neighbors are facing eviction.

As we approach year-end, please consider making a tax-deductible gift before December 31. Your donation may also offer additional tax benefits, such as Qualified Charitable Distributions for eligible donors.

Every dollar stays local—and every gift makes a difference.

Thank you for being part of a community that truly looks out for one another.
👉 Learn more or give: www.issaquahcommunityse

12/19/2025

We are deeply grateful to the Windermere Foundation for their generous donation to Issaquah Community Services. 💙

Windermere has been a longtime partner, standing with us year after year to help local families stay housed and supported. Thank you to board members Pat and Elaine for accepting this gift on behalf of ICS—and to Windermere for their continued commitment to our community.

12/02/2025

It's Giving Tuesday, help keep a local family in their home this holiday season. ❤️

Issaquah Community Services provides emergency rent & utility assistance to neighbors in the Issaquah School District who’ve hit a temporary crisis. With our all-volunteer team, your gift goes further — directly to local residents who need it most.

👉 Donate on our website at www.issaquahcommunityservices.org/donate or at www.wagives.org/organization/issaquah-community-services and join our community of neighbors helping neighbors. Every gift matters.

05/17/2025

🌟 A heartfelt thank you to the Issaquah Women's Club for their generous donation to Issaquah Community Services! 🌟

We’re incredibly grateful for your ongoing support and commitment to helping local nonprofits thrive. Your dedication to our community makes a real difference in the lives of our neighbors in need.

We’re proud to be among the many organizations you uplift—thank you for standing with us! 💛

05/04/2025

Please remember ICS when you make your GiveBig donations on May 6-7 or visit our website to donate directly.
Thank you!

www.issaquahcommunityservices.org/donate
https://www.wagives.org/organization/issaquah-community-services

04/26/2025

When a Job Loss Leads to the Brink of Homelessness

Jacob, 27 and single, had long been able to support himself—until a sudden job loss turned his world upside down. Struggling to cover basic living expenses like rent and utilities, he found work in a local restaurant, but the hours weren’t enough to make ends meet.

“I’m doing everything I can,” he shared. “I’m applying for second jobs and hoping to hear back soon, but I just couldn’t catch up in time.”

When Jacob received notice that eviction proceedings had begun, he was feeling frantic. He could not afford to lose his housing and to have an eviction on his record. That’s when he turned to Issaquah Community Services for assistance.

Thanks to the generosity of donors like you, ICS was able to help Jacob pay his past due and current rent—stopping the eviction process and giving him the breathing room to stabilize his situation.

Your support makes stories like Jacob’s possible. Thank you for being part of a compassionate community that steps up for neighbors in crisis.

Give today at issaquahcommunityservices.org/donate or remember us when you make your GiveBig contributions on May 6-7. https://www.wagives.org/organization/issaquah-community-services

Address

180 East Sunset Way
Issaquah, WA
98027

Telephone

+14258373125

Website

http://www.issaquahcommunityservices.org/donate

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