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GiveBIG! Early Giving Open! Your Gift Doubled! What people are saying….
GiveBIG early giving is now open, allowing donations to be matched up to $75,000 thanks to an anonymous donor. This fundraising initiative supports the Low Income Housing Institute’s Tiny House Villages and Urban Rest Stops, which provide effective solutions to homelessness. Last year, more than ...
Bellevue is ‘Better Together’ in State of the City presentation
Members of Bellevue’s City Council recently presented the annual State of the City at the Meydenbauer Center, emphasizing the theme “Better Together.” Mayor Lynne Robinson highlighted the importance of partnerships in achieving the city’s innovations and successes. Key advancements over the past ...
Hall Health Becomes Husky Health
On July 1, 2024, Hall Health Center at the University of Washington will be renamed the Husky Health Center, continuing its legacy of quality health care for students. For more than 75 years, Hall Health Center has served the UW community, but confusion arose due to unrelated departments within t...
Important Audiology Updates: March 21, 2025
Important updates in audiology were announced on March 21, 2025, highlighting significant changes and advancements in services at the Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center (HSDC). The updates include the introduction of new staff members who bring diverse backgrounds and expertise in supporting the D...
Spring Soiree!
Join the Spring Soiree on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland for an evening filled with delicious food, games, and camaraderie, all supporting the youth of Kirkland, Redmond, and Sammamish. This event highlights the unique aspects of the Eastside Boys & Girls Clubs and ai...
Boys & Girls Club of King County joins Youth Impact Network Cohort 2
Boys & Girls Clubs of King County has been selected to join the Youth Impact Network, a national initiative beginning in May 2025. Over 14 months, the organization will collaborate with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and other peer clubs to enhance the quality and consistency of the Club E...
A Letter From Our Founder: Remebering Rory Dunn
A pivotal moment for Dr. Theresa Cheng came upon reading an article about Rory Dunn’s survival and his mother, Cynthia Lefever’s, advocacy. Cheng felt a strong emotional connection as a mother and recognized an opportunity to serve veterans through her dental practice. Inspired by Rory’s story, s...
Missed the April 15th Tax-Filing Due Date? File Promptly to Minimize Interest and Penalties
Taxpayers who missed the April 15 tax-filing deadline are urged by the IRS to file their tax return as soon as possible to limit penalties and interest. While an extension allows for more time to file, it does not extend the time to pay owed taxes. Filing promptly is crucial, even if full payment...
Get that GIVING feeling during GiveBIG on May 6-7!
GiveBIG is an annual fundraising campaign in Washington that encourages individuals and organizations to support their communities. This year’s “Big Days” are May 6 and 7, with early giving already underway. Westside Neighbors Shelter has set a fundraising goal of $10,000 to continue providing es...
You’re Invited—Celebrate 60 Years of Shoreline with Us on May 8, 2025!
Join Shoreline Community College on May 8, 2025, from 3 to 7 p.m. for a 60th Anniversary Open House Celebration. This free, family-friendly event will honor students, alumni, staff, faculty, and community members who have contributed to the college’s legacy since its founding in 1964. The celebra...
Celebrating Earth Day at Ryther: Healing Happens in Nature
At Ryther, Earth Day serves as a reminder of nature’s vital role in children’s healing processes. Located in Seattle, Ryther’s 9-acre campus is designed to support youth through various therapeutic activities. The campus features nature trails, a challenge course, a rock climbing wall, therapeuti...
Volunteering to be a ‘safe place’ for kids
Nikita Sharma volunteers at Broadview Shelter and Transitional Housing, where she supports children and parents escaping domestic violence and homelessness. Her favorite part of volunteering is when children feel safe enough to express themselves freely, even if it means getting rowdy. More than ...
A place to heal – and learn to trust again
Talia, a 27-year-old mother, reflects on her journey from chaos to calm after seeking help at Solid Ground’s Broadview Shelter and Transitional Housing for domestic violence survivors. Having experienced cycles of homelessness and abuse in her youth, she was determined to provide a stable life fo...
Share Your Voice: A Guide on Advocating for Anti-Hunger and Anti-Poverty Policies in Washington State
More residents in Washington state are facing economic challenges, with rising grocery prices contributing to increased stress and anxiety. In Southeast King County, 25% of people are food insecure, and approximately 16,868 individuals are homeless. Proposed budget cuts threaten vital programs li...
Educational Interpreter Hub- April 2025 Offerings
Upcoming professional development opportunities include the “Building Bridges: Five-Week Receptive Skills Training” for interpreters, led by Richard Jacobs and Dr. Taralynn Petrites. This program allows interpreters to enhance their receptive and expressive skills through interaction with Deaf pr...
Six Stages of Grooming
Grooming is a manipulative process in which an individual is led into isolation and dependence on the groomer, resulting in potential serious harm. The process consists of six stages.
Knitting for a Cause: A Gift of Warmth and Hope
For Shirley Apeland, a knitted hat symbolizes warmth and kindness. After facing her own cancer treatment a decade ago, receiving a knitted hat helped her cope with the loss of her hair and reminded her that she was not alone. Inspired by this gesture and the care her granddaughter received in the...
LATEST NEWS: Shelter to return to mornings only
Westside Neighbors Shelter has announced a return to its original operation model due to financial constraints. Initially, the shelter aimed to transition from a cold-weather emergency facility to a year-round overnight service. However, a decline in donations amid rising demand for assistance ha...
Celebrating a diversity of cultures at Sand Point Housing
At Solid Ground’s Sand Point Housing, a recent event highlighted the importance of cultural representation in children’s literature. A young boy began reading a children’s book about butterfly migration in both English and Arabic, followed by other children sharing stories in Tigrinya, Spanish, a...
LCSNW housing services team doubles in size, broadens in scope
LCSNW’s housing services team has expanded from six to 11 members with the introduction of three new programs in the Greater Puget Sound District. A new Tacoma team has been established to address increasing community needs. Through contracts for Rapid Rehousing Programs in King and Pierce counti...