Our July 2025 Recap

News

Dear friends,

How have you been? We’re reaching out with some updates. Here’s a look at what Seattle Envelopes has been up to in July – highlights, thank-yous, upcoming events, and useful opportunities. Thank you for being part of our community!

Thanks to your generosity in July 2025, we were able to:

Cover music lessons cost for two months for a child from Ukraine ($525)
Host literature lecture for our senior adults group ($150)
Provide food and refreshments at two events with NASA astrobiologist Julia Brodsky ($64)
Cover software and professional fees to keep our nonprofit running smoothly ($52)

Upcoming Events

We have some exciting events coming up soon! Follow us on our Facebook page to be the first to know about them.

Community Conversation

Seattle Envelopes invites a few conscious and caring members of our community to take part in an important and meaningful discussion.

📅Thursday, August 7 at 6:00 PM
8275 166th Ave NE, #202, Redmond, WA, United States, Washington (The Lucky Pen)

We’ll talk about:
– pressing needs of our community
– how we can make a difference in our city, neighborhood, and school district
– our civil rights and responsibilities

We’re creating a warm, welcoming space with delicious food – and we’ll offer gift cards as a thank-you for your time and participation. If you care about what’s happening around you and want to be part of positive change, we’d love to have you with us!

ESL Group for Kids – Seeking Teen Volunteers and Students

BECOME A TEACHER

BECOME A STUDENT

We are excited to announce that we are forming a new ESL (English as a Second Language) group for children! To make this program successful, we are currently looking for two groups of people:

Teen volunteers who are interested in helping younger kids learn English by becoming their teachers and mentors. This is a great opportunity to gain experience, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact in the community.
Children who want to join as students to improve their English skills in a friendly and supportive environment.

If you are a teenager interested in volunteering or a parent/guardian who wants to enroll a child in the program, we would love to hear from you! Please apply on our website or contact us by email info@seattle-envelopes.org for more information. Let’s learn and grow together!

Garage Sale – August 17

The founder of Seattle Envelopes and The Lucky Pen, Nelli Tkach, is hosting a garage sale! The Lucky Pen is preparing for the new school year, and all proceeds will support the Seattle Envelopes community 💚

What will you find? Office supplies, books, and other useful items – all in great condition. Some items available for a donation, others completely free.

📅Sunday, August 17
⏰11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍8275 166th Ave NE, #202, Redmond, WA (The Lucky Pen)

Come by, find something useful, and support a great cause!

Friendly Reminders

Families have already enjoyed a day at Woodland Park Zoo — and now it’s your turn!

Thanks to our partnership, Seattle Envelopes has 150 community access tickets to the zoo available for refugee families. It’s a great way to relax, learn, and spend time in nature. Huge thanks to Masha Makarenkova for making this possible!

If you’re a refugee — or know someone who would love this opportunity — please email masha@seattle-envelopes.org to learn how to get tickets.

Updates from July

Two Inspiring Events on Astrobiology with NASA Scientist Julia Brodsky on July 17

On July 17, two special events took place: one for children and their parents, and another as part of the “Teach Me!” project for teenagers and adults. The main topic was the profession of an astrobiologist and the search for life in the universe.

Julia Brodsky, an astrobiologist at NASA and educator, shared what astrobiology is, how scientists search for life in space, and how anyone can start a career in science today. Participants learned how astrobiologists collaborate with astronauts, why NASA brings back Martian soil samples, and where the line lies between real science and science fiction.

Thank you, Julia, for the inspiring talk and your generous gift to our community!

Want to See the Impact of Your Gift?

To show you exactly how your support helps, we’ve prepared a 2024 Impact Report. It highlights the programs, services, and real stories your donations made possible over the past year.

View the Impact Report and see how every contribution brings real change.

Thank you for your continuous support!

We are grateful to each of you for your support, involvement, and compassion. Thanks to you, families find help, children receive education, and our community grows stronger.

If you have the opportunity, please consider supporting our initiatives – every contribution helps us continue our work and provide assistance to those in need.

Thank you for staying with us! Your support changes lives.

• Benevity: If you work at Microsoft, Google, Salesforce, or Nvidia, use the Benevity platform for donations, and your employer will double the amount! This makes your contribution to our projects even more impactful. Please find this project, it has it’s own link!
• Zelle: Send donations through your banking app using our email donate@seattle-envelopes.org It’s an instant and secure way to support us.
• Facebook Donate: On our Facebook page, you can donate via PayPal Giving Fund with no fees.
• Zeffy: This is a convenient platform you may have already seen on our website or in QR codes. It allows you to quickly and easily support us by making a one-time donation or setting up recurring monthly contributions.

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Thank you for your support,
Seattle Envelopes Team💌