Bridging the Gap: Why Kitsap Great Give Matters for North Kitsap Students

Turning Community Generosity Into Student Opportunity

Each spring, Kitsap County comes together for 24 hours to support organizations that strengthen our community. Kitsap Great Give is a day when neighbors, families, businesses, and partners unite to help local causes. For the North Kitsap Schools Foundation, it’s one of the year’s most meaningful events.

Kitsap Great Give is about generosity and connection. It reminds us that the daily work in our classrooms, schools, and programs is linked with the wider community.

Supporting Students Beyond the Basics

Public schools do incredible work with the resources they are given. But, like districts everywhere, North Kitsap schools face real funding limitations. State and federal dollars are designed to cover the essentials, not always the enrichment, innovation, and responsive support that help students truly thrive.

That’s where the NKSF steps in.

The Foundation bridges the gap between what schools fund and what students need to succeed. Every donation funds classroom grants for innovative projects, enrichment opportunities like STEM clubs and arts programs, and support for unmet student needs. Your contribution turns creative ideas and vital resources into real results for students.

These investments lead to hands-on projects, materials, and experiences that spark curiosity, deepen learning, and help students excel.

Why Kitsap Great Give Is Different

Kitsap Great Give keeps generosity local. Every dollar donated stays in Kitsap County, supporting organizations that help our neighbors, families, and students.

For us, Kitsap Great Give is more than a fundraiser—it’s a chance to amplify impact. Donations made during this 24-hour event help provide materials for hands-on learning, fund after-school programs, and support resources that allow North Kitsap students to thrive. Each gift also raises awareness of the Foundation’s mission and helps us reach more students each year.

Small gifts matter. When our community comes together, every contribution makes a big impact.

A Community Investment in Education

Education is a vital community investment. Strong schools support students, families, employers, and the region’s future. When students thrive, the community grows stronger.

By supporting NKSF, donors demonstrate their commitment to opportunity, equity, creativity, and student success. This is a direct way to strengthen North Kitsap schools and expand educational opportunities.

Join Us for Kitsap Great Give

Kitsap Great Give is a celebration of community generosity and shared values. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and take action—knowing that even a small gift can have a lasting impact when combined with others' generosity.

During Kitsap Great Give, support the North Kitsap Schools Foundation to enhance learning and create opportunities for North Kitsap students.

Thank you for being a part of our vibrant, supportive community and giving what you can to inspire students to become the best versions of themselves.