Thank You, Thank You! We reached our 2023 Annual Fund goal!

FIUTS friends, we are grateful for your generosity. Since the start of our campaign in September, so many of you—alumni both here and around the world, local hosts, community members, and local organizations and institutions—have helped support FIUTS programs and events to advance international understanding and support student connections through belonging, voice, and leadership.

We are proud to call you our partner in creating this vital but often invisible service for internationally diverse students. Your investment strengthens world peace and understanding across the Puget Sound region and to all corners of the globe where our students or their families originate. Thank you for all you do to build bridges between our community and the world.

Because of your support, FIUTS was able to:

  • Deliver 50+ social and cultural events for more than 2,000 students, including FIUTS Halloween, hiking trips, Microsoft mentoring, and international art tours

  • Reconnect with past students and past student leaders

  • Host Wednesday Lunch, monthly potlucks, weekly conversation groups, and many other events in our

    U-District office

Only 18 months have passed since the sudden end of our UW contract agreement. Since our move to our first ever off-campus location, FIUTS has continued to deliver for students and worked to expand our programs to new partners. Navigating such a significant shift requires time and effort. Thank you for helping to make this work possible, and for continuing and expanding your support during this challenging time.

In deep appreciation of your support, will you meet me in the U District or let me know if I might visit you at your home or in your neighborhood? I would be delighted to thank you in person. Be in touch!

And what’s next? FIUTS CulturalFest 2024! I hope to see you and your internationally curious family and friends there.

In kindness, and in community,
Claire Cuccio
Development and Special Events Manager

We have a few more spaces remaining on FIUTS 75th Donor Wall! We’d love to honor your name or a loved one on this special commemorative display.

You can top off your 2023 donation to total $150 or make your $150 donation now!

Sample design of FIUTS Donor Wall

Mockup of where the donor wall will hang, along with historic photos that sat on the table for 75th Anniversary events

Claire Cuccio