Sandwich for Christmas giving
Goodfellas Deli in Factoria will be starting Christmas early. Owners Steve Sanelli and family of Issaquah have put up a giving tree in their deli in the Pacific Corp. building at 13555 S.E. 36th St.
The tree contains tags from the Issaquah Food Bank. Each tag describes a family or family member and their holiday wish. There are more than 100 holiday wish tags.
Customers who pick up a tag, then bring the wrapped gift back to the deli receive a free sandwich for each tag brought back filled.
People also can make a cash donation to the food bank programs at the deli, or select a family to sponsor for the holidays.
More information is available by calling 425-444-4747.
Seniors need gift of mobility
Volunteer drivers are needed for the Senior Services Transportation Program serving seniors in the Issaquah and Sammamish areas.
Drivers may use their own vehicles and choose the days, times and areas in which they would like to help out. The program offers mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance.
For more information, call 206-748-7588 or 1-800-282-5815, e-mail melissat@seniorservices.org, or apply online at www.seniorservices.org/vts/vts.htm.
VOICE receives $5,000 grant
The VOICE mentoring program recently received a $5,000 grant from Wells Fargo, in honor of the leadership role that Wells Fargo employee Gloria Nemechek plays as a member of the Issaquah Schools Foundation Board of Directors.
“Wells Fargo’s generous contribution to the VOICE Program is a testament to the bank’s commitment to education and the community,” ISF Executive Director Robin Callahan said in a press release. “Their donation will help struggling Issaquah School District students at all grade levels receive a helping hand from a caring adult mentor.”
The VOICE Mentor Program is one of the Issaquah Schools Foundation’s ongoing initiatives designed to enhance educational opportunities for district students. Launched in 2004, VOICE matches concerned community members with selected students for one hour, one-to-one weekly sessions.
Since its inception, the program has grown from 24 adult mentors working with 26 students at one school, to 85 mentors assisting 111 students at 15 schools. There is a continued need for new mentors. Those interested in volunteering may contact Susan Gierke at 425-837-7139. For more information visit www.issaquahschoolsfoundation.org.
