Community Connections

At Crystal Springs Co-op Preschool, we strive to teach our students empathy and that one is never too young (or too old) to make an impact on the world. Our families consistently volunteer their time, their treasures, and their talents to make a difference to our local and global community. CSPS sincerely thanks everyone for their generous contributions and hope to raise generations of compassionate people.

Up Next: Mill Creek Community Food Bank

November 2nd-6th 2020

CSPS will be collecting nonperishable food items to help support the Mill Creek Community Food Bank. We are encouraging our surrounding community to donate items as well directly to the food bank. To find out what Mill Creek Community Food Bank is currently in need of, please visit here. To find a food bank near you, visit Feeding America.

Up Next: Story time with Lois Brandt

October 22nd 2020

Children's author, Lois Brandt, will be reading from her book "Maddi's Fridge" to educate our school community about the reality of childhood hunger during a virtual story time.
CSPS families will then be donating food items to the Mill Creek Food Bank (see above).

Evergreen Hospital Snack Drive

March 25th 2020

CSPS families made cards and donated snacks to show love and appreciation for healthcare workers on the frontline of battling COVID- 19.

Hunger Intervention Program Food Drive

March 2nd-6th 2020

CSPS families collected food items for the Hunger Intervention Program's Healthy HIP Packs- a weekend food backpack program that provides an important food resource for Seattle Public School students.

Mill Creek Community Food Bank

February 25th-March 4th 2020

CSPS students and families volunteered at the Mill Creek Food Bank. They prepared food bags for community members in need.

Bothell Community Kitchen

February 23rd 2020

CSPS, along with our sister Shoreline Co-ops, collaborated with Bothell Community Kitchen to serve a hot, nutritious meal to our neighbors in need.

Art for a Cause

February 10-14th 2020

CSPS students created art to be used as decoration for our Bothell Community Kitchen event.

Seattle Children's Hospital

December 11th 2019

Pre-K students decorated cards and tied handmade scarves on teddy bears. The cards along with the 25 teddy bears were donated to patients at Seattle Children's hospital.

Babies of Homelessness

December 2nd-6th 2019

CSPS collected over 45 blankets to be donated to children and their families experiencing homelessness this winter.

Operation Gratitude

November 5th & 6th 2019

CSPS in collaboration with Stellar Kids Dental collected over 80 pounds of candy to benefit Operation Gratitude, who supports and sends care packages to deployed service men and women.

Meals on Wheels Art Project

October 7th & 8th 2019

Students decorated delivery bags that were donated to Seattle Meals on Wheels. We hope the bags spread joy with each meal delivery!