Supporters and Partners
Donors and supporters are a critical aspect of Olympia Early Learning Center. As a not-for-profit organization which provides quality early learning for all children in the Thurston County area, no matter the level of income, we depend upon support from the community in order to offer tuition reduction for families who otherwise cannot receive this service. Support from partner agencies also helps us administer programs such as Raising a Reader, ECEAP and Tools of the Mind.
We also plan and implement several fundraising events each year. Visit our Events & News section for more information on our fundraisers or consider a donation to help support our programs.
Thank you to our community supporters and partners below
Sound to Harbor Head Start/ECEAP
We offer ECEAP in both of our 4 to 5 year old classrooms. Sound to Harbor provides nutrition and medical assistance, parent education, family support and more for low-income and at-risk families.
Behavioral Health Resources (BHR)
OELC assists with childcare for women in BHR's Harvest program.
Child Care Action Council
One of our sister agencies under the Family Support Center umbrella. CCAC administers our Raising a Reader program.
United Way of Thurston County
Our programs are funded in-part by grants from United Way.
South Sound Partners for Philanthropy
We are members of this consortium of more than 30 South Sound non-profit organizations. Our founders, Tom and Elsa McLain were honored as Inspirational Couple of the Year at SSPFP's 2009 Leadership in Philanthropy Awards luncheon.
South Sound Reading Foundation
Senior Services for South Sound
WA State Combined Fund Drive
We are funded in part by donations from state employees. (Registration #0315443)
Thurston County Chamber of Commerce
We are a member of the Chamber.
WA State Department of Early Learning
Olympia School District
We provide our Tools of the Mind program in conjunction with the OSD.
Community Youth Services
CYS oversees the Washington Reading Corps program in Thurston County, which provides us with our Americorps and Vista volunteers.
