SOS Outreach Northwest Programs

*Building Character and Protective Factors in Washington and Oregon Youth*

The primary goal of SOS is to reach out to at-risk and underprivileged youth through high quality, local, and national resilience-based snowboarding programs. Through these opportunities, and the adult mentor relationships that are central to the programs, SOS youth participants build strong morals, self-esteem and interpersonal skills. During the 2007/2008 season, SOS brought 3,019 youth 28 mountain resorts nationwide for a total of over 11,000 program days of helping our nation's youth-at-risk. In the Northwest, SOS provided programming for over 300 Washington and Oregon youth. SOS has been a 501 C 3 non-profit organization since 1993.

SOS partners with the Summit at Snoqualmie, White Pass, Mt. Spokane, Mt. Hood Meadows, Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Mt. Spokane, Hoodoo and Timberline to facilitate programs in the NW. We link kids with adult mentors and ski or snowboard instructors to provide an outdoor program structured around the values of Courage, Discipline, Integrity, Wisdom and Compassion.

Upcoming NW Events:

Seattle Ski Fever
October 24-26, 2008
Time: Fri:1-10pm, Sat:10am-8pm, Sun: 10am-6pm
Location: Qwest Field East Hall, 1000 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA
Come and see snow reps with the latest gear, the Northwest's largest ski swap, exciting entertainment, mountain resorts and nearly all of Seattle's major winter sports retailers with endless opportunities to save up to 70% on ski and snowboard gear! Stop by the SOS Outreach booth to find out about our local programs and volunteer opportunities. Up to 10 volunteers needed.

Newport HS Ski Swap
November 8-9, 2008
Time: Sat:8am-8pm, Sun:9am-3pm
Location: Newport High School small gym, located at 4333 Factoria Blvd, Bellevue, WA
The Newport High PTSA is having its 23rd Annual “Bigger than Ever” Ski and Snowboard Swap. 1000s of new and used equipment and clothing at greatly reduced prices. 10,000 sq feet of fabulous deals. Highly organized with lots of professional help. Outfit the entire family – socks, underwear, helmets, gloves, goggles, boots, skis, snowboards, poles, jackets, pants, hats. Visit the SOS Outreach table during the Swap to find out more about our programs and volunteer opportunities. We will also be there on Monday afternoon, November 10, (3:30 - 5:30pm) to collect any donations of unsold gear to support our local programming. Up to 6 volunteers needed.

Portland Ski Fever
November 14-16, 2008
Time: Fri:1-10pm, Sat:10am-10pm, Sun: 10am-6pm
Location: Portland Expo Center, 2060 N. Marine Dr., Portland, OR
Same deal as Seattle Ski Fever: the Northwest's largest ski swap, exciting entertainment, mountain resorts and nearly all of Portland's major winter sports retailers with endless opportunities to save up to 70% on ski and snowboard gear! Stop by the SOS Outreach booth to find out about our local programs and volunteer opportunities. Up to 10 volunteers needed.

Get Involved:

* Donate to the Northwest Programs:

It costs just over $300 to send one student through the five day program, and your contribution goes directly to SOS NW. Let's stay committed to helping our kids grow up with all the support they need to be healthy, strong members of our community.

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 * 2007 SOS Annual Report

* SOS Outreach Three Minute Promo

* Volunteer:
SOS offers a number of volunteer opportunities on, and off mountain. For more information, contact:

 

SOS Regional Program Director - Northwest

Lindsay Davis

ldavis@sosoutreach.org

 

SOS Northwest Program Coordinator
Julia Aman
206.856.2406
julia@sosoutreach.org