We believe that every action taken to better just one life will create a ripple effect that changes many. When we can get the word out about what Children of the Valley means to the community that in turn allows us to step up our efforts for the children we serve in the Skagit Valley community. Read our press features below.
Press and Reports
Impact Report 2025-2026
Impact Report 2025-2026 We’re proud to share Children of the Valley’s 2025-2026 Impact Report! This year, we launched our Dream Big Campaign, supported families through historic flooding, grew our Middle School Bike Club, and kicked off our 20th year serving Skagit Valley. Download the full report to see what your support made possible.
A Permanent Place for Sedro-Woolley Kids to Learn, Grow, and Dream Big
A Permanent Place for Sedro-Woolley Kids to Learn, Grow, and Dream Big Skagit Talk, September 29, 2026 – View article on SkagitTalk.com Children of the Valley (COV), a free, referral-based after-school program for under-resourced youth in Skagit Valley, has received a $200,000 community benefit grant from PeaceHealth United General Medical Center to help fund…
Children of the Valley celebrates 20 years of work in Skagit County
Children of the Valley celebrates 20 years of work in Skagit County Josh Hernandez, Skagit Herald, September 28, 2026 – View article on GoSkagit.com MOUNT VERNON — Community members, donors, volunteers and employees gathered Sunday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the education nonprofit Children of the Valley. The event was held at Bethany…
Children of the Valley’s Sedro-Woolley program to have permanent site
Children of the Valley’s Sedro-Woolley program to have permanent site Ava Ronning, Skagit Herald, September 23, 2026 – View article on GoSkagit.com SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Children of the Valley, a free after-school program for children in need, will have a permanent site for its Sedro-Woolley program this school year thanks to a grant from PeaceHealth…
Children of the Valley Helps Skagit Youth Reach Their Dreams
Children of the Valley Helps Skagit Youth Reach Their Dreams Kristina Lotz, Skagit Talk, August 16, 2026 – View article on SkagitTalk.com It truly takes a village to raise a child – no one knows this more than parents! Since 2006, Children of the Valley has been that village for many youth in Skagit…
Children of the Valley receives national recognition
Children of the Valley receives national recognition Ava Ronning, Skagit Valley Herald, June 30, 2026 – View article on GoSkagit.com Children of the Valley, a nonprofit that supports Skagit Valley children in need, received national recognition for building strength and belonging in its community. The organization was one of 14 organizations and individuals…
Children of the Valley expands to serve more students in need
Children of the Valley expands to serve more students in need June 24, 2026 – View article on MarathonPetroleum.com Key Points Children of the Valley is expanding its free after-school program in Skagit County, Washington, to serve more students with academic and personal support. A new classroom will help 15 additional students and create more…
Children of the Valley expands, launches campaign
Children of the Valley expands, launches campaign Ava Ronning, Skagit Valley Herald, March 14, 2026 – View article on GoSkagit.com Children of the Valley, a nonprofit serving Skagit County children in need, celebrated its expansion and a new campaign Thursday. The referral-based organization does after-school enrichment programs for students who need extra support.…
Impact Report 2024-2025
Impact Report 2024-2025 We’re proud to share Children of the Valley’s 2025 Impact Report! This year’s report follows the academic journey of our students, highlighting their growth, resilience, and achievements made possible through the support of our staff, volunteers, and generous community. Download the full report to see how your partnership is making a positive…
Children of the Valley gets funding from city of Sedro-Woolley
Children of the Valley gets funding from city of Sedro-Woolley Vince Richardson, Skagit Valley Herald, September 16, 2025 – View article on GoSkagit.com SEDRO-WOOLLEY — The Sedro-Woolley City Council has approved $40,000 for the Children of the Valley after-school program. The funds comes from a sales tax the city collects as a result…
Children of the Valley sets up endowment program
Children of the Valley sets up endowment program Ava Ronning, Skagit Valley Herald, September 2, 2025 – View article on GoSkagit.com Children of the Valley has set up an endowment program that it hopes will allow it to continue serving children in Skagit County for many years to come. Children of the Valley…
Mount Vernon Mayor, school district superintendent join bike club students for a ride
Mount Vernon Mayor, school district superintendent join bike club students for a ride Ava Ronning, Skagit Valley Herald, August 13, 2025 – View article on GoSkagit.com MOUNT VERNON — Mount Vernon Mayor Peter Donovan and Mount Vernon School District Superintendent Victor Vergara accompanied Children of the Valley Bike Club students on their final ride…
Children of the Valley volunteers share their experiences
Children of the Valley volunteers share their experiences Ava Ronning, Skagit Valley Herald, November 23, 2024 – View article on GoSkagit.com Volunteers at Children of the Valley say that the time they spend at the nonprofit is fulfilling, impactful and educational. Children of the Valley, a Mount Vernon-based nonprofit benefitting children in need…
New after-school bike club to launch in new year
New after-school bike club to launch in new year Ava Ronning, Skagit Valley Herald, November 13, 2024 – View article on GoSkagit.com Starting in January, middle school students throughout Skagit County will be able to join an after-school bike club to learn bike basics and to socialize. Children of the Valley announced Oct.…
Impact Report 2023-2024
Impact Report 2023-2024 We’re excited to share Children of the Valley’s latest Impact Report, which highlights the tremendous strides we’ve made this year thanks to our incredible community of supporters, volunteers, and dedicated staff. In 2024, we expanded programming, achieved priorities in our strategic plan, and continued to empower young minds, creating a lasting positive…
Children of the Valley Announces Partnership with Cascade Bicycle Club
Pedaling with a Purpose: Children of the Valley Announces Partnership with Cascade Bicycle Club to Empower Skagit’s Middle Schoolers with After-School Bike Club MOUNT VERNON, WA (October 2024) – Children of the Valley, a free referral-based after-school program for under-resourced children in Skagit Valley, partners with the nation’s largest statewide non-profit, Cascade Bicycle Club, to…
Impact Report 2022-2023
Impact Report 2022-2023 Welcome to our third annual Impact Report! Click the link below to see how our community is helping us make an impact.
Children of the Valley program expands into Burlington
Children of the Valley program expands into Burlington BY: JAKE ISOM BURLINGTON — The Children of the Valley after-school program now has the ability to serve more children. The free referral-based program for those in kindergarten through the fifth grade held a grand opening Tuesday for a site at the Christ The King Skagit…
Impact Report 2021-2022
Impact Report 2021-2022 Welcome to our second annual Impact Report! Looking back on the past two years, we see a silver lining to the COVID-19 pandemic. It exposed the depth of need in our community and galvanized us to take action at record speed, illuminating what we’re capable of when we are focused and working…
Children of the Valley after-school program comes to Sedro-Woolley
Children of the Valley Program Expanding to Burlington, Sedro-Woolley BY: VINCE RICHARDSON PHOTOS BY: OLIVER HAMLIN SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Children of the Valley has brought its after-school program to Sedro-Woolley. Through a partnership with the Sedro-Woolley School District, Mount Vernon-based Children of the Valley now offers after-school services at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.…
Children of the Valley Program Expanding to Burlington, Sedro-Woolley
Children of the Valley Program Expanding to Burlington, Sedro-Woolley BY: KERA WANIELISTA PHOTOS BY: OLIVER HAMLIN MOUNT VERNON — Flora Perez-Lucatero’s dream is coming true. Sixteen years ago, when Perez-Lucatero established the Children of the Valley after-school program in Mount Vernon to help children in need, she hoped one day she could expand it…
Together, we can make a difference.
Since 2006, Children of the Valley has been at the forefront of local efforts to ensure that children in need are given equal opportunity to learn, feel supported, and thrive in all aspects of their young lives. We believe that every action taken on behalf of these children – positive word-of-mouth, donation, sponsorship, or volunteer hours – starts a ripple of change that reaches far and wide. It is our goal to positively impact the lives of the children and families we serve, creating a better future for us all.