Nisqually Markets presented a check for $12,458.99 to the Nisqually Tribe’s Children and Family Services Program on Dec. 16 at the Nisqually Tribal Administration Building.
The funds were raised through a monthlong fundraiser, from Nov. 15 to Dec. 15, during which Nisqually Markets customers supported the cause by rounding up their purchases or donating $2 with a purchase.
“We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our customers and community,” Media and Communications Manager Laura Myers said in a press release. “Every donation contributes to the vital work of the Nisqually Tribe’s Children and Family Services Program, ensuring the wellbeing and cultural connection of Indian children.”
The Children and Family Services Program plays a critical role in supporting Indian children and families through services such as child protective care, foster care, guardianship and adoption proceedings, in alignment with the federal and Washington State Indian Child Welfare Acts, according to the release. These efforts aim to preserve cultural identity and provide the best possible care for Indian children, the release stated.
“The generosity shown by Nisqually Markets and its customers demonstrates the power of community in creating meaningful change,” Nisqually Markets Director of Retail Operations Sam Roark said in the release. “These funds will go a long way in serving and supporting Indian children and families.”
Nisqually Markets thanks everyone who gave, especially partner Harbor Wholesale for donating $1,000 to the campaign.
Nisqually Markets operates convenience stores and gas stations throughout the South Puget Sound region, providing essential services to the Nisqually community and surrounding areas. As a business line of the Nisqually Tribe’s Medicine Creek Enterprise Corporation, Nisqually Markets is committed to supporting the Nisqually Tribe through community-driven programs, fundraisers and initiatives.
