Vashon Youth and Family Services (VYFS) is a non-profit organization established in 1977 to serve the community on Vashon-Maury Island. Its mission focuses on nurturing the wellness and emotional health of the Island’s children and their families so that they will thrive. No one in need is ever turned away. VYFS partners with a number […]
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Just like many other communities across the U.S., Vashon Island has been grappling with the issue of racism. This week, Swaneagle Fitzgerald wrote a brave and moving post about her personal experiences with racism on the island. In the post, she describes several racist incidents that have taken place in her community, ranging from dirty
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On February 12, 2019 I woke up in the morning to a unique post on Facebook from an Islander friend. The post had two photos, sort of a “Then and Now”. The photos both looked eerily alike, though the people were different. In reading the post, the story got even more interesting: This is Alfred
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Vashon Island is a haven for artists, nature lovers, and people seeking the small-town life. Since it’s close by Seattle, it’s perfect for a short trip during the lazy summer months.The island is easy to access from West Seattle, with ferries running across the South Puget Sound every 20 to 60 minutes. The views of
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Vashon Island is located in the middle of Puget Sound not far from Seattle, WA. It is one of the largest islands in the Sound and is home to over 10,000 people. With no direct connection from any other land mass it means that visitors and residents must take ferries to go or leave the
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Vashon Island is a sheltered place of natural beauty that has fresh farm to table food. When visiting you will find there are many fun activities to do and places to see. Located southwest of Seattle, Vashon Island has the best little known – off the beaten path farm stands just waiting for you to
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The air is becoming crisp, the strawberries of summer have all been eat or preserved, and cider season is upon us. It’s fall on Vashon Island. For most of us all fall not only means airing out sweaters and finding hats and gloves, but also cozying up our homes for the changing of the seasons.
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The Pacific Northwest is teeming with beautiful, nearby places to explore. There are so many places for a day trip near you it can be difficult to know what to do. Vashon Island is a charming island only a short ferry ride away from the city, and yet the idyllic pace of island life makes
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Summertime in Washington State is a fantastic opportunity to make a weekend visit to Vashon Island. With temperatures in the warm, mid-’70s, this fun, romantic getaway is ideal for couples. If you’ve been looking for a unique, waterfront destination that offers plenty of entertainment and nice places to stay and relax, this spot is a
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Nowadays we lead such busy lives and sometimes you feel the need to get away from the rat-race. If you want to step back in time, Vashon Island is the place to visit. This small Island, only 13 miles long and eight miles wide, is situated in Puget Sound and is only a 15 minute
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