Students from Coe Elementary spent the day yesterday, Saturday, January 23, running a bake sale benefiting those in Haiti. They set up shop outside the closed Peet’s on Queen Anne Ave N and Boston St, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., raising $1,645 for Partners in Health, a non-profit organization founded by Paul Farmer that has been working to support advocacy and health care in Haiti for over 20 years.

Although parents stood watch, it was clear the bake sale was run by the kids themselves, who sent volunteers with trays of treats down a block in each direction to lure in more customers. And for those not in the mood for sweet snacks, a small donation could also buy a magic trick.

Parent Stacy Lawson, who helped organize the event, says it was about teaching the kids that they can make a difference in the world. Read more from her here.

Coe will also be teaming up with John Hay and McClure in just a couple of weeks to host a rummage sale benefiting Haiti on Sunday, February 7. For more details on that and information on how to make a donation, click here.