FIUTS at a Glance for 2021-2022

As we approach our goal for the Big Moves Campaign, we want to share the impactful work all of you have made possible in the last year and the type of powerful work you are helping fund this coming year. A big thank you to all of our supporters and donors thus far!

FIUTS programs ignite lifelong relationships between people from around the world. Homestay hosts often remain connected to their students for decades. Students make lifelong friends and create networks that benefit our community, our region, and the world around us. FIUTS is determined to continue offering programs that advance international understanding and build connections, as we have for the last 74 years.

Please donate today, if you haven’t already, and help contribute to cross-cultural understanding and building global communities.

We are 75% of the way to our goal of $75,000 thanks to contributions from community members, FTX.US, and a completed match challenge from a group of current and former members of the Board of Trustees.

We are excited to announce an additional challenge fund of $3,000 from the Peg and Rick Young Foundation. Your donation can help us get over the finish line to funding a full year of rent and utilities in our new off-campus office space. Make your donation go twice as far today!

A Little History on FIUTS..

An independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, FIUTS was founded in the aftermath of WWII by UW campus and community leaders to build global understanding in our community and prevent future conflict between nations. From its early years on campus to today, FIUTS is seen as a national leader in student and community programs, creating innovative experiences that spark cross-cultural dialogue and exchange both on and off campus.

Current Programs Include…

  • Social and Intercultural Programs: Small group excursions and gatherings promote intercultural exchange and build student networks across disciplines

  • Welcome and Adjustment Programming: Programs build community, introduce students to resources, and promote exploration of our city and region.

  • Community Hosting: Short-term homestay program for new students, plus hosted meals, Thanksgiving dinner, and professional development programming.

  • FIUTS CulturalFest: An annual celebration of global diversity, CulturalFest involves hundreds of student volunteers and more than 3,000 visitors each year.

  • Leadership Development: Training and opportunity for hands-on leadership experiences as FIUTS facilitators, committee members, and Student Board members.

  • Visiting Programs: FIUTS hosts short-term visiting groups from around the world for intensive thematic visits to the Puget Sound area.

  • K-12 Education Outreach: School visits and classroom presentations, and a pen pal program with local elementary school students.

FIUTS has unique expertise in creating transformative cross-cultural experiences and connections, based on our 75 years developing programs and fostering community among students.

FIUTS at a Glance 2021-2022 YTD:

Due to the covid pandemic, our programs have had to scale back, but it has still been a successful year!

Why Does FIUTS need your help?

It has been a challenging time for FIUTS.

In March, the UW canceled FIUTS’ contract for orientation services in their transition to online orientation. Office space was part of our UW contract, so FIUTS has moved off campus for the first time in our long history. It is a big change, and creates a big budget gap. Please help us close the gap this year by making a gift to support FIUTS.

Moving takes a lot of time and is incredibly expensive. From packing materials to movers and furniture, there is a long list of expenses. Staff and volunteers spent countless hours searching for a new office, packing, moving, and managing complex logistics. At the same time, we continued delivering high-quality programming and support to the FIUTS community.

Here’s where you come in.

We are excited to announce the FIUTS Big Moves campaign. Our goal is to raise $75,000—enough for one year of rent and utilities in our new office. WE ARE ALMOST THERE!!

The FIUTS Big Moves campaign is already more than 75% done to its goal due to a generous contribution from FTX.US and many community donors like you.

You can help fill the gap. Please consider donating:

  • $12.50 for one hour in our new conference room, space for a student board meeting or an English conversation group.

  • $37.50 for one hour for the entire office. Your donation creates space for students to relax in the student lounge, staff to work on programs, and closets to store materials.

  • $205.48 for one day for the whole office! Support an office buzzing with the energy of students exchanging ideas.

  • $1442.31 for one week. If this is in your budget, you’ll enable a full week of international connections and cross-cultural communication.

Take advantage of an incredible match opportunity! A group of current and former members of the Board of Trustees have come together to offer a matching challenge, up to a total of $6,250. Double your impact!

 

How does your gift impact FIUTS students?

See a few quotes from FIUTS Students & Alum on how FIUTS has made a difference in each of their lives! And there are so many more!

By supporting the FIUTS Big Moves campaign, you make sure that students from around the world have a place where they feel welcomed and supported. You give FIUTS a new home, and you provide stability in this year of enormous change.

We are astounded by the love and support we have seen from the FIUTS community! We look forward to continuing our work this year and are excited for the new opportunities ahead.

Want to invest in the increase of cross-cultural understanding? Make a gift today so that people from around the world can continue creating community and communicating across cultures. The world needs it now more than ever.

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