Programs and Partnerships

Robert reached out when he perceived that he could help. He offered advice and friendship; he provided hope and laughter. The Robert Vasen Foundation is continuing this legacy by partnering with local nonprofit organizations to create programs that provide physical, psychological, and emotional support to local youth. For information on how to partner with the Robert Vasen Foundation and receive funding for youth-specific programs, please visit our partnerships page.

 

Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue
We have partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue to address a problem on the Eastside that is often not discussed: the significant number of students that do not finish high school.  We are the founding partner to help launch and support "Be Great, Graduate!" - a comprehensive set of services designed to help lower income youth stay on track and finish high school.  After a successful first year, the the program has expanded dramatically in order to help even more youth in the greater Eastside.  We are proud to be a founding partner in this initiative.

Learn more about the Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue

 

Seattle Sounders FC
The Sounders FC have aligned with the Robert Vasen Foundation on several levels.  The Robert Vasen Foundation helps underprivileged youth to attend the Sounders FC youth soccer camps each summer by providing full scholarships.  We are committed to increasing the number of youth sponsored each year.  In addition, the Sounders FC have established a business internship in Robert's name (see media guide) and have committed to hosting and helping sponsor the Foundation's annual benefit luncheon each year.  All of these efforts are a beautiful tribute to Robert's love for soccer and his desire to help others. 

Learn more about the Sounders FC outreach programs

 

Youth Eastside Services: Helping Youth In Need
Together with Youth Eastside Services and The Moyer Foundation, we are helping to establish a full range of services to support youth from homes affected by drug and alcohol abuse.  With no such programs in the area, these services fill an important need.  An initial pilot program started in 2008 has now been expanded to an enhanced seven week intervention and counseling series for youth, as well as a simultaneous series of support groups for non-using caregivers.

More information about this program.

 

Children's Hospital: The Robert J. Vasen Endowment for Pediatric Integrative Medicine
This endowment is providing young patients at Children's with alternative therapies such as yoga, acupuncture, and deep tissue massage - therapies that were very important to Robert in his ongoing battle with his knee. It is especially unique because it exceeded the required amount - $50,000 - with contributions from over 200 donors. The Director of Development said she has never seen such a response from such a large group of people come together in this way. Every caring donation has made a difference. The Vasen family would like to thank everyone for the amazing generosity that has gone into creating such a wonderful tribute to Robert. It has been officially established "by the Family and Friends of Robert Vasen" in honor of everyone's contribution.

Learn more about alternative therapies at Children's Hospital of Seattle