Treehouse, T-Mobile Foundation, Old Navy Partner for Back-to-School Support for Foster Youth

Local nonprofit Treehouse is partnering with the T-Mobile Foundation and Old Navy to provide students in foster care with $10,000 in back-to-school clothing and essentials.

On Aug. 7, T-Mobile employees will meet up at Factoria’s Old Navy store and shop for new clothing that Treehouse will distribute.

“By working together, we’re able to create opportunities that help students in foster care feel supported, confident, and ready for the school year ahead,” said Janea Roberts, T-Mobile’s senior manager of corporate responsibility, in a release.

Founded in 1988, Treehouse, which serves all of Washington, seeks to provide academic and educational support for foster care youth.

“Starting a new school year can be stressful for any student, but young people in foster care often face additional challenges,” said Faye Green, Treehouse’s corporate relations officer, in the release. “We’re grateful to the T-Mobile Foundation for investing in these students and helping them begin the year with dignity, confidence, and a sense of belonging.”