The value of partnerships

 The Kent Community Foundation believes the impact of our work in the community is extended and enhanced by our many partnerships.  By collaborating with other organizations, businesses, and stakeholders, the Kent Community Foundation can leverage resources and expertise beyond our own capabilities.  This synergy enables us to:

  • Tackle complex community issues more comprehensively and efficiently
  • Foster innovation and creativity
  • Bring together diverse perspectives and solutions
  • Help us address challenges from multiple angles
  • Develop more holistic strategies
  • Build stronger networks and relationships within the community
  • Facilitate better communication and collaboration among different sector

With the support of our community partners, we maximize our impact, drive positive change more effectively, and create a more vibrant and resilient community.

Kent International Festival partners


​These groups work together to support our efforts to enhance the arts experience at the Kent International Festival:
  • Green River College's Interurban Center for the Arts provided art work for the art display created under the Kent School District art docent program and a new cultural interactive art project each year.
  •  Kent Educators of Color provided art work created for the art display from their annual art competition and an interactive art project.
  •  Hillside Church provided an interactive art project.
  •   Cameron provided an interactive art project.

Scholarship partners

The following organizations helped with our efforts to support students applying for scholarships to fulfill their educational and career goals.
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  •  Kent School District helps provide visibility to students eligible to apply and facilitate letters of recommendation for students.
  •  Rotary Club of Kent, Sunrise Rotary Club, Kent Schools Foundation, Kent Area PTA Council, and Valley Girls and Guys provide scholarships and participate in the annual Community Scholarship Event.

City of Kent partnership

Kent Community Foundation partners with the City of Kent on several initiatives:
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  • City of Kent Adopt A Street program - cleaning trash along Willis Street from Central Ave to the Hwy 167 overpass.
  • Provides administration of the City of Kent Performing Arts Fund and Access to Recreation Fund.  In addition, the foundation helped with sponsorship funding for the SPACE FOR ALL event in May of 2024.

Other community partners

TALENT QUEST
Talent Quest - January 30, 2025
In 2011, Tonya Goodwillie from Allegro Dance introduced a community Talent Show to bring together a variety of entertainment and an evening of festivity!  After many years of production this event has grown into a beloved community talent competition.  We are excited to present Talent Quest, to now include our South King County Communities in 2025! This event is a wonderful opportunity for youth, teenagers, and adults to share their performing arts talents with the community.
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KENT COMMUNITY PARTNERS
During the pandemic, Kent Community Foundation brought nonprofits, service clubs, faith-based organization and government to address unmet needs.  Food insecurity was the initial focus and working together as the KENT COMMUNITY PARTNERS we were able to make a real difference for Kent and our surrounding communities.