Help Us Build Our Future

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A New Playground! 

‍UTCS Playground Capital Campaign

Thank you for learning more about the UTCS capital campaign to build its new campus playground! Your support could make a huge difference towards our goal to raise $60K by June 2025. We are seeking support of all levels and even title sponsors whose names would be displayed for many years to come in this highly visible community hub.   

We are building a playground….

UTCS is building a playground to deliver on its commitment to nature-based, outdoor learning. The playground will make more time available for outdoor play on the UHeights campus and be an active play space for 100 kids daily. 

• The new playground will quadruple available outdoor time for UTCS kids and provide outdoor access to other UHeights resident organizations.
• Our new playground’s accessible design for kids of all ages and abilities, ensures that every child in the program can engage in outdoor play. This will complement UHeights’ existing playground structure which best serves children ages 2.5 years and older.
• Rain or shine, our playground will provide a safe and enjoyable space for outdoor play, making weather-proof fun available all year round. With quick access, teachers can whisk their classes outside for a breath of fresh air, even in the midst of a downpour.
• We're committed to creating a playground that will stand the test of time and serve our community for decades to come.

…with the support of our community. 

We’re excited to preview the opportunities to partner with UTCS and invest in the playground capital campaign.

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Friends of the Playground ($250 - $999)

●      Family/donor name or business logo on the UTCS website.

●      Highlighted on UTCS social media bi-annually during the 25-26 school year.

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Playmakers ($1000 - $4,999)

Benefits above +

●      Family/donor name or business logo on playground banner for 25-26 school year.

●      Appreciation in the 25-26 School Year UTCS printed and digital newsletter.

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Playground Champions ($5,000+)

Benefits above +

●      Recognition on prominent, long-term signage at the entrance of the playground, showcasing your legacy support for the community and future generations.

●      Invitation to the playground ribbon-cutting ceremony and speaking opportunity to highlight your role in making the playground possible.

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Playground Naming Rights (Available for donations of $20,000+)

Please reach out to Shalla Sayed, Executive Director, for more information and to further discuss your impact as a partner in our playground capital campaign.for more information.

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Donations via Venmo, PayPal, and check are welcome!

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‍Contact

Mail: Attention Shalla Sayed, Director ℅ UTCS

5031 University Way, Seattle, WA 98105

Phone: (206) 679-5532

Email: director@utcs.org

Non-profit 501c3, ID: 91-0869503

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Building our Next Chapter at University Heights - Grant Supporters

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UTCS has been located in Seattle’s University District since 1970 and is thrilled to have established its new home in the beloved community hub - UHeights Center - as of 2020. 

Since 2020, we have modernized four of the historic building’s beautiful rooms for use as state licensed early learning classrooms. Opening these classrooms enables us to provide early learning services to 60+ children and families. 50% of enrollment spaces in these new classrooms are reserved for income-eligible families who qualify for the Washington State Working Connections Child Care program. This new opportunity for the organization to provide childcare for a larger segment of our community affirms and renews UTCS’s mission and intentions for the decades ahead. Read more About Us and the organization’s journey since 1970. 

We are grateful for the transformative support from our local and regional partners who have helped us lay down roots in our new home at UHeights Center:

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Grant funding provided by: 

Washington State Department of Commerce - Early Learning Facilities Program, 2023

Tulalip Tribes Charitable Fund - Tulalip Cares, 2024

Department of Children, Youth, and Families - Early Childhood Equity Grant, 2024

Lithia4Kids Grant - 2024

The Norcliffe Foundation Grant - 2024