Lynne gave us and our community so much her friends have generated 3 opportunities to honor her memory based on causes near and dear to Lynne: Special Education Scholarships, financial aide for special ed, and saving the lives of beloved pets. Here are three ways to honor her:
SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS Seattle University, Special Education Endorsement Scholarship
How to give directly:
– Go to Seattle U. Giving Page
– Under “I want to support” click the down arrow and choose “College of Education Dean’s Fund for Excellence”
– In the “comments” box type “Special Education Endorsement Scholarship”
– In memory box “in memory of” type “Lynne Russell”.
2. FINANCIAL AID Washington State Achievement Council (WSAC), Educator Workforce Program (EWP) provides aid to attract and retain teachers in areas with shortages of for teachers in special ed.
How to give directly:
Send an email to teachers@wsac.wa.gov, letting them know you wish to donate in honor of Lynne Russell to the Educator Workforce Program (EWP). They will respond with directions where to send a check. They are not set up to accept credit cards.
3. SUPPORT FOR A NO-KILL ANIMAL RESCUE– Lynne would be most honored to continue to help save another beloved animal. Below are a couple of organizations saving animals in our area.
If you have questions, please message me and I will reach out to her friends if I cannot help. Thank you for honoring Lynne’s passions.