Ryther Child Center League
The Ryther League is an auxiliary volunteer group comprised of approximately 18 groups
throughout the Puget Sound region. For 74 years, League members have supported the children
and programs at Ryther through fundraising, volunteer work and financial donations to the Center.
The League is a separate 501(c)(3) organization, run by a volunteer Board of Directors.
Members come from all walks of life - businesspeople, teachers, stay-at-home parents,
students, civic leaders and more. Some have been involved with the League for many years;
others are just starting out, forming their own units with friends, family or co-workers.
The benefits of membership are many. Members form close and often long-term bonds with
the others in their unit. League members learn about the challenges facing our community's
children and take a leadership role in providing solutions. Most of all, League members
enjoy providing those "touches of home" that Ryther's kids have often missed like home-baked
cookies, customized birthday cakes, handmade quilts and more. Today the Ryther League
continues to build upon its extraordinary legacy of support and partnership with Ryther.
To learn more, visit the League’s website at
www.rytherleague.org
Current League activities include:
- The Hope Auction is a gala dinner with silent and live auctions.
- The R-Shoppe is a volunteer-run thrift shop located at 5435 Ballard Avenue.
All proceeds benefit Ryther's programs. Gently used clothing and housewares can
be brought to Ryther Child Center’s campus in Lake City.
- Calico Unit's ongoing quilt-making project has created over 100 hand-made quilts
for the children in the residential program.
- League members bring dozens of home-baked cookies to Ryther every week providing
that special "touch of home" that we want all Ryther's kids to experience.
- For birthdays, League members donate made-to-order birthday cakes and candles
- The Holiday Store is run by League volunteers and stocked with gifts donated by League
members. Each year, Ryther kids can choose free gifts from the store to give their
families and friends.
- Individual League groups run fundraisers ranging from plant sales to holiday luncheons,
bingo nights and wine tasting.
Get involved with the Ryther Child Center League! To learn more contact the League Liaison
at (206) 517-0215 or visit www.rytherleague.org .
