Community Outreach
Join the Community Fun!
In conjunction with our four core programs and community partners, VYFS offers a variety of special events, groups and clubs open to Islanders, including movie nights, youth clubs, outings, family dinners and more. Scroll down for upcoming events.
Summer Activities 2026
All activities are FREE
Adult Mental Health First Aid
Virtual 2-Day Training:
Tuesday 10/13/26 and Thursday 10/15/26
Register by September 29th 2026
Click the poster to the right to register
Adventures with Movies and Emotions
Free - All ages welcome
Counselor led a post-movie discussion!
Introducing:
The Honeycomb Collective
A monthly event series for people ages 22–32 focused on what it means to be part of a community, and how to make friends as adults.
The Honeycomb Collective is part of the:
BEE There
Community Togetherness Campaign
Join us and meet new friends!
Youth Outreach
We work with youth of all ages to get kids involved in various events and projects, where they form friendships and find belonging.
We partner with the Vashon Island School District, ORBIT Youth Space, KCLS Vashon Library, DOVE, VARSA, the Vashon Maury Community Food Bank, The Health Care District, and other community organizations to bring engaging events and activities to Vashon youth.
Community Outreach
We offer various activities, classes, groups and events to bring the community together. Visit us out in the community at Strawberry Festival, First Fridays, Health Fairs, Movie Nights and other events.
Clubs
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
GSA is an inclusive and safe space where all students can celebrate their identities, learn about others, connect with peers, and receive support from school counselors and Vashon Youth & Family Services.
GSA meets every Monday during lunch in the Clubs Room at McMurry Middle School!
Holding Space
For Queer and Disabled middle and high school aged children
Alternating Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 4-5pm at the Orbit Youth Space
Latino Outreach
The VYFS Latino Outreach Team helps individuals, children and families overcome barriers in accessing social services. We provide bilingual and culturally-appropriate counseling, case management, Vashon Kids child care, Family Place parenting classes and play groups, English conversation classes, and support navigating the public school system.
For more information, please click the button below to contact us:
Community Outreach Staff
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Belinda Olvera-Jovanovich
Outreach and Engagement
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Glory Busic
Outreach and Engagement
