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Blue Skies for Children
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Blue Skies for Children is a local non-profit whose mission is to raise hope and self-esteem by sponsoring enrichment programs for homeless, low-income, and foster children in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. Targeted age group of the children is ages 6—15. The Festival provides funds for instruments and private lessons for seven local children.