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Virtual Volunteer Opportunities Abound
Seattle, WA. Local nonprofits are in need of volunteers and now you can volunteer without leaving your home. Check out some COVID-safe ways to help your local community. Volunteer Match is a great place to find opportunities that are curated by interest. The...
Jubilee Women’s Center is Safe Haven for Homeless Women Amid Pandemic
Seattle, WA. Despite the added challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, Jubilee Women’s Center continues to offer refuge and hope for women experiencing poverty and homelessness in Seattle (photo of masked volunteers from the Rainier Ravens group, working in Jubilee’s...
FareStart Offers Food and Hope to Seattle Community
Seattle, WA. For 30 years, FareStart has offered food industry training and employment opportunities to individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty. During that time, their employees’ work has always gone directly back into the community, cooking and preparing...
Friday Foundation Donates $9 Million to Keep the Arts Alive in Seattle
Seattle, WA. Nine leading Seattle arts organizations have received welcome news at a critical time. On October 20th, 2020 the Friday Foundation announced philanthropic gifts totaling more than $9 million to honor the lives and legacies of late art enthusiasts Jane...
Seattle Central College Keeps Students Connected Through COVID-19
Seattle, WA. Life for community colleges has not been easy throughout the course of COVID-19, which has thrown a particularly heavy wrench into an already overwhelming workload for students, many of whom are juggling school, jobs, family obligations, and now a global...
FEEST Seattle Brings Food Justice Home for Seattle Students
Seattle, WA. Although the COVID-19 crisis forced FEEST Seattle to pause nearly all of its usual activities, the youth-led, health justice organization quickly shifted gears to bring much-needed nourishment to the homes of students in South Seattle and South King...
Former Seattle Seahawk Cliff Avril Named 2020 Legend of the Year
Seattle, WA. Around the country, athletes have taken advantage of their elevated platforms to push for positive change in social justice, education, and global health. Former players are no exception. Cliff Avril (pictured above in the center), now retired from the...
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Skate Like A Girl Seattle Shifts Summer Skate Camp to Online Format
Seattle, WA. Skate Like a Girl Seattle will conduct its summer skate camp online for 2020. Chapter co-director Soph Elden says that “since COVID-19 hit, [the organization] decided to switch to an at-home virtual skate camp.” The camp now gives skaters of all skill...
June is Second Most Popular Month for Charitable Giving
Seattle, WA. While December continues to be the largest month for charitable giving, 2018 gave way to the biggest shift in distribution across other months. In 2017, approximately 18.2% of giving took place in December and this shifted to just 17% in 2018, according...
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Town Hall Seattle Provides Public with a Variety of Livestreams
Seattle, WA. Town Hall Seattle officially shut its doors on March 11th in light of the COVID-19 virus. Since then Town Hall Seattle has transitioned online, Lusink shares that the organization has been able to “adapst pretty quickly” and livestreams are being received...
Evergreen City Ballet Provides Various Models of Ballet Classes for Fall
Renton, WA. Evergreen City Ballet will offer the public different versions of dance classes for fall. Artistic Director Bennyroyce Royon says “to address the varying needs of the community, [Evergreen City Ballet] has created new programs and expanded them.” Students...
DO-IT Director Declares Virtual Summer Study a Success
Seattle, WA. DO-IT Summer Study, the foundational event of the DO-IT Scholars program, was held online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During pre-covid times, DO-IT Scholars were able to learn on campus at the University of Washington. Despite the challenges...
Gage Academy of Art Offers New Online Art Classes
Seattle, WA. Gage Academy of Art is offering a variety of online art classes for the public in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Through Gage 360 online classes, people can connect with instructors and peers to learn art skills, receive feedback, and conduct discussions...
Henry Art Gallery Launches #HenryAtHome to Share Art Offerings Online
Seattle, WA. Museum director Sylvia Wolf says the Henry Art Gallery still has a lot to offer during the COVID-19 pandemic. The museum on the University of Washington campus has shifted many of its offerings to a virtual format through #HenryAtHome. Sylvia Wolf, says...
Pacific Science Center Offers New Experiences for Curious Minds
Seattle, Wa. The Pacific Science Center continues to connect with the Seattle-are community by hosting in-person science camps for kids K-8. COVID-19 adaptations include limiting the number of kids in the classroom as well as maintaining social distancing. The...
Page Ahead Gives Thousands of Books to Kids Across Washington
Seattle, WA. Despite the challenges involved with social distancing requirements and remote learning, Page Ahead, a program dedicated to closing the literacy achievement gap experienced by at-risk children, was able to provide over 145 thousand books to kids in...
Northwest Screenwriters Guild Takes Weekly Analysis Meetup Online
Seattle, Wa. The Northwest Screenwriters Guild has moved its weekly scene analysis meetup to online only. This due to COVID-19 and its deterrent to be in large groups. Screenwriters used to sit side-by-side (above) but now instead of meeting in person at College Inn...
Kirkland Performance Center Livestreams Musical Performances For the Public
Kirkland, WA. Kirkland Performance Center has launched KPC At Home: Livestreams, a series of ongoing performances from local artists streamed free for the public. KPC will stream weekly performances from 30+ local artists through the rest of the year and going into...
Seattle Arts and Lectures Provides Online Access to Literary Events
Seattle, WA. Seattle Arts and Lectures is launching its new season of literary events and providing online access to the public. Throughout next season, Seattle Arts and Lectures have 20 events booked, and all will go on whether they take place in-person or online....
