Schools

children living in THE RIZ (Ages 0-9)

Agencies Represented

Years Established

What is RIZP doing?

Skyway Food Distribution Location Through August!

The Skyway Fresh Food Distribution is every Tuesday by the Green Tree Apartments Leasing Office. Drive through is encouraged and walk ups are welcomed. Please help us to practice and maintain social distancing guidelines.

The Summer Curbside Resource Fair Was A Success!

Thank you for attending the Summer Curbside Resource Fair! Thanks to your smiles, resources and assistance we were able to have a successful event for the families of Skyway and Renton Highlands! We’ve received tons of compliments from our hard work and without your support this event wouldn’t have been possible.

Math/STEM Toolkits are now available!

Many of the activities inside of each toolkit are the hands-on activities that were played at our Math/STEM events. The toolkits are filled with information and resources for parents and children that will help support guided play experiences at home.

Toolkits are available in English, Spanish, Somali and Vietnamese.

To receive a copy of your FREE toolkit simply click here.

Innovation Fund

The Renton Innovation Zone Partnership (RIZP) Innovation Fund will support grassroots projects in the Skyway-West Hill and Renton Sunset-Highlands neighborhoods. These projects will work to improve academic outcomes by supporting students and families.

For more infomation, click here.

Funding Announcements

The Renton Innovation Zone Partnership (RIZP) has received funding from The Ballmer Group! With this support, we are centering relationships with community-based organizations, families, and students to build partnership and collaboration. While building a shared strategy, teams and support, there is an intentional focus on equity at the individual and systemic levels that frames to address the usage of making data informed decisions, measures and improvements.

We have a new Fiscal Sponsor!

As of September 1st, 2019. The Renton Innovation Zone Partnership (RIZP) is an Operations Support partner of Rainier Valley Corporation (RVC). This type of partnership enables us to consistently provide a values-driven focus to our nonprofit, social justice and racial equity work.

STREAM offers after school curriculum

Science, Technology, Recreation, Environment, Art and Math (STREAM) is a free after-school program hosted by the Environmental Science Center, Techbridge Girls, Centru Rendu and Seattle Advocates for Education. This program is for students who reside in the Renton Highlands community and is located at the North Highlands Neighborhood Center. STREAM curriculum consists of Kidzmath, Kidzscience, 4H Healthy Living, Scratch (computer programming) Business Foundations and project ideas contributed by City of Renton staff. With funding that originated from King County Best Starts for Kids Program and funds from the city’s Community Service Department, the STREAM program received the 2019 Program Excellence Award at the Washington Recreation and Parks Association Conference.

Thanks To Our Math/STEM Attendees!

Our work wouldn’t be possible without you.

We want to thank you for attending one of our Math/STEM events! We hope you and your family enjoyed the opportunity to learn Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through hands-on activities.

To learn more about our past Math/STEM events, click here.

Our Kick-Off Event was a Success!

Our support has reached students, parents and families who reside in the Skyway/West-Hill and Renton Highlands communities. With the help of the community, opportunities in early learning, community and family engagement and basic needs will continue to be available for early learners and elementary school-aged children.

Kindergarten Registration has Increased for the Renton Innovation Zone

Over the summer there was a focus on increasing early kindergarten registration for students who reside in the Renton Innovation Zone. With the major focus on Lakeridge Elementary School, there was a 25% registration increase since 2018 due to community and family engagement efforts. Additionally, Back-to-School-Nights and door-to-door recruitment provided opportunities for early learning students and families to connect with teachers, the school district and community resources.

New Birth Center for Community Inclusion (NBCCI) Play & Learn Groups Continue!

Ready to Play and Learn?! Come join the Play & Learn Groups at New Birth Ministries COGIC – Skyway. These events focuses on the learning through facilitated play using school readiness skills that support children birth to age 5. Parents, family friends, Neighborhood Care Providers and children age birth-5 are all welcome!

A Year In Review: Looking Into The RIZP

Since last year, we’ve accomplished many milestones while creating an impact in the Skyway/West Hill and Renton Highlands communities. Take a peek and see what we’ve accomplished thus far!

Our News & Announcements

Check here for our most recent updates in the RIZP community

12,000 Families Served During COVID: The Work of the RIZP

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#GiveBig with the RIZP!

Can we count on you? The Renton Innovation Zone Partnership is excited to be a part of something so important in this world and we would like for you to join us! On May 5th and 6th, tens of thousands of people are showing their support for their favorite nonprofits...

Renton Area Support Request Form

The Renton Area Support Request Form was created to assist families and students who have been affected by COVID-19. People who are sick, disabled, quarantined without pay, elderly, undocumented, indigenous and/or people of color are strongly encouraged to fill out...

Calendar

Upcoming Events & Activities

August

3

August

RIZP Partnership Steering Committee

Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm

11

August

RIZP Early Learning Action Team

Time: 12:00 – 2:00pm

18

August

RIZP Basic Needs Action Team Meeting

Time: 10:00am-12pm

27

August

RIZP Community & Family Engagement Action Team Meeting

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Tue

August

Every Tuesday in August we will be hosting a Fresh Food Pantry

Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm

Location: 6900 2 125th St, Seattle

Sat

August

On Saturday August 8th, 2020, we will be hosting a Skyway Food Distribution

Time: 10:00pm-12:00pm

Location: 12643 Renton Ave. S, Seattle

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Schools

children living in THE RIZ (Ages 0-9)

Agencies Represented

Years Established

What is RIZP doing?

Skyway Food Distribution Location Through August!

The Summer Curbside Resource Fair Was A Success!

Our News & Announcements

Calendar

Upcoming Events & Activities

August

3

August

RIZP Partnership Steering Committee

Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm

11

August

RIZP Early Learning Action Team

Time: 12:00 – 2:00pm

18

August

RIZP Basic Needs Action Team Meeting

Time: 10:00am-12pm

27

August

RIZP Community & Family Engagement Action Team Meeting

Time: 10:00am-12:00pm

Tue

August

Every Tuesday in August we will be hosting a Fresh Food Pantry

Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm

Location: 6900 2 125th St, Seattle

Sat

August

On Saturday August 8th, 2020, we will be hosting a Skyway Food Distribution

Time: 10:00pm-12:00pm

Location: 12643 Renton Ave. S, Seattle

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Help us to create healthy learning opportunities for all children!