Artos NonProfit

Frequently asked questions about Artos, answered:

Q: Who does Artos serve? A: Teachers and school staff in the Yakima Valley public school system, including classroom teachers, counselors, aides, custodians, and support staff.

Q: Do teachers request the supplies they receive? A: Yes. At the beginning of the school year, teachers and staff complete a questionnaire sharing what supplies they need most in their classrooms.

Q: Can I donate supplies instead of money? A: Yes. Artos accepts donated supplies through approved giving platforms, making it easy to contribute items teachers and staff need most.

Q: Is Artos a nonprofit? A: Yes. Artos is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting teachers and school staff in the Yakima Valley.

Q: How can I get involved? A: Donate, volunteer, sponsor a teacher, or reach out through artosyakima.org.

We loved getting to partner with Jordan Sargent at KW Realty and Taylor Elmo at CMG Home Loans to bring a coffee truck to McKinley Elementary School.

It was a small way to say thank you to the teachers and staff who pour so much into their students every single day. We’re grateful for opportunities like this to show up, give back, and support the people making a difference in our community.

Thank you, McKinley Elementary, for all that you do

Not sure how much to give? Here is a clear breakdown of what your monthly support does:

$25 a month supports one teacher or school staff member with monthly thank-you treats throughout the school year.
$50 a month provides monthly thank-you treats and a birthday gift card for one teacher or school staff member.
$100 a month supports one educator with monthly recognition, a birthday gift card, and essential everyday classroom supplies.

Every level is meaningful. Every level is direct. And every level means a real person in a Yakima Valley school starts a new month knowing someone is thinking about them.

Visit artosyakima.org to get started.

Every student deserves to hear these words, but behind every welcoming school environment are staff members who work hard every day to make them true.

Teachers, paraeducators, counselors, office staff, custodians, bus drivers, and administrators all play a role in creating schools where students feel valued, respected, and supported. The relationships they build, the encouragement they offer, and the countless things they do behind the scenes help shape the experiences students carry with them for years to come.

At Artos, we believe school staff deserve to feel just as appreciated as the students they pour into every day. Thank you to the educators and support staff who help make our schools places where every child can belong, grow, and thrive.

If you work at a Yakima Valley school, here is something worth knowing: you can support Artos through your own paycheck.

Through a partnership with United Way, Artos makes it possible for school employees to set up a monthly payroll deduction of $25 or more. It is one of the simplest ways to give consistently - and the impact adds up fast. To get started, contact your school's HR or payroll department. If you have questions, reach out through artosyakima.org.

The school year may be wrapping up, but June is one of the most important months on the Artos calendar.

On June 9, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, volunteers will gather at the Harman Center at Gailleon Park to assemble appreciation treats and write handwritten notes that will be delivered to teachers and school staff across the Yakima Valley.

No sign-up required - just show up. Every pair of hands makes a difference, and every note reminds an educator that their community has not forgotten them. Come be part of it!

Sometimes the impact of school support programs shows up in the simplest ways.

To many adults, they may seem like small things. But to a child walking into school without them, they matter more than people realize.

Notes like this are exactly why Artos continues supporting students and educators throughout the Yakima Valley. Behind every donated supply is a student trying to learn, participate, feel prepared, and keep up alongside their classmates.

This kind of gratitude is a reminder that practical support creates real confidence in the classroom.

Thank you to everyone who helps make these moments possible through donations, partnerships, and community support. The impact reaches further than you may ever fully see.

What does it look like when a school moves through the Artos support levels? Here is exactly what each level provides:

Level 1 - Monthly thank-you treats for an individual teacher or staff member. Currently serving 497 people across 16 schools.

Level 2 - Monthly thank-you treats for the entire school. Currently serving 228 people across 6 schools.

Level 3 - Everything in Level 2, plus a birthday card for each teacher and staff member on their special day. Currently serving 175 people across 3 schools.

Level 4 - Everything in Level 3, plus quarterly classroom supplies and clothing support for the school nurse. Currently serving 135 people across 2 schools.

Every school in the Yakima Valley can move up these levels with the right community support behind it. Find out how at

Artos | Supporting Teachers & School Staff in Yakima Valley Artos recognizes, supports, and encourages teachers and school staff in the Yakima Valley through monthly appreciation, classroom supplies, and personal care.

Level 4 is the deepest level of Artos support currently active in the Yakima Valley - and it goes further than most people realize.

Schools at this level receive monthly thank-you treats for every teacher and staff member, a birthday card on each person's special day, quarterly support for classroom supplies, and support for the school nurse with clothing needs. Two Yakima Valley schools currently receive this level of care, serving 135 educators. That is what it looks like when a community decides the whole school - not just the most visible people in it - deserves to be taken care of.

May is the final full month of the school year, and Artos is marking it the only way we know how - with a "Summer Vacation Ticket" delivered to teachers and school staff across the Yakima Valley.

After nine months of early mornings, hard days, exhausted afternoons, and everything in between, educators deserve a send-off that actually feels like one. This month's thank-you gift is a small, celebratory way of saying: you made it, and you mattered every single day you showed up. It is the last monthly recognition of the school year - which makes it one of the most meaningful ones to be part of. If you want to help fund gifts like this one, visit artosyakima.org.