Washington Non-profit News (United States)

On February 17th, a group of gamers will be playing through the popular video game "Fallout 3" for over sixty hours, all while collecting donations for Child's Play Charity which gives entertainment and hope to those in children's hospitals.

10 Bellevue helps the local food bank. 10 Bellevue employees went door to door in Bellevue, WA to solicit donations. 10 Bellevue exceeded company expectations with over 100 lbs of non-perishable items delivered to HopeLink, a local non-profit.

Tulalip, WA, January 9, 2012 - Two years after its inception, the Jewelers Ethics Association will celebrate its re-launch as a Non-Profit Corporation with a series of seminars and a reception at the Hotel Arizona during Tucson Gem Week.

Kent Station celebrates the holidays with a 30-day holiday countdown November 25 to December 24: 30 days of deals, Santa wishes and photos, Giving Tree, Santa Parade, food bank donations and more.

Kent family dentist Dr. Sue Hollinsworth, her staff and patients participated in Make A Difference Day in Kent on October 22.

The Many Lights Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to healing the pain of abuse and neglect for children living in kinship and foster care, will hold its 2nd Annual Brunch & Silent Auction on Sunday, October 23 at the Seattle Golf Club.

Two West Sound Academy students, Tova Levine and Carter Gale, were recognized for outstanding achievement in the 2011 Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) Talent Search at an awards ceremony on October 9, 2011 at Seattle Pacific University.

West Sound Academy faculty and students gave a presentation at the Bainbridge Library explaining the International Baccalaureate diploma - what it is, and what it's like from a student's and teacher's perspective.

Kitsap County's first group of International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Candidates begin their two years of coursework this fall at West Sound Academy, a private school in Poulsbo, WA. The students reflect on what it's like to be in the IB program.

Seattle Humane Society’s “Walk for the Animals” event sponsored by PetHub, Inc., on September 25, 2011

Reclaiming 80 gallons of Paint to Renew the Blaine Air Force Buidling for Lions Club Hostel Project

On the 6-month anniversary of the earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan, two Seattle-based nonprofits, Jolkona and iLEAP, are partnering to launch i4Japan, a site that allows users to give directly to projects in Japan.

True to the company’s motto “Movers Who Care,” TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® of Seattle recently participated in Big Truck Day in Redmond and the KDP Hot Rod & Custom Car Show in Kent, showing their commitment to the communities they serve.

PetHub, Seattle Weekly, Whole Foods Market, and others work to raise $200,000 at PAWS’ 20th anniversary fundraiser

Brandman University offers business classes on the Tacoma Community College (TCC) campus, giving students the convenience of a local option for completing their Bachelor’s of Business Administration (BBA) degree in a timely fashion.

Spokane native wins Razoo’s “Guess Your Finish Time” game and raises a total of $2,035 to help improve the lives of poverty-stricken Guatemalan children

On February 17th, a group of gamers will be playing through the popular video game "Fallout 3" for over sixty hours, all while collecting donations for Child's Play Charity which gives entertainment and hope to those in children's hospitals.

10 Bellevue helps the local food bank. 10 Bellevue employees went door to door in Bellevue, WA to solicit donations. 10 Bellevue exceeded company expectations with over 100 lbs of non-perishable items delivered to HopeLink, a local non-profit.

CORE Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of new works by David Carriere and Sara Everett, running 2/29/2012 through 3/31/2012, with an opening reception at the March 1st Pioneer Square Arts Walk {6-9 pm}

SPIO celebrates raising over $1 million for non-profit Dynamic Partners. Dynamic Partners' consortium of organizations, which includes Children's Therapy Center and SKIP Early Intervention, provides therapy services to children with special needs.

A greek apparel store raises funds and awareness for women of war-torn countries.

After raising more than $11,000 for Operation Smile in six months, AnniesBid.com teams up with Operation Homefront to raise $10,000 through its online auction model.

Amy Lyman Discusses THE TRUSTWORTHY LEADER and How a Leader’s Trustworthiness Can Propel an Organization to Excellence on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 – 5:30pm-7:30pm at Wyckoff Auditorium in Bannan Science Building, Seattle University

Tulalip, WA, January 9, 2012 - Two years after its inception, the Jewelers Ethics Association will celebrate its re-launch as a Non-Profit Corporation with a series of seminars and a reception at the Hotel Arizona during Tucson Gem Week.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® of Seattle celebrates the holiday season with community service throughout the Puget Sound, helping children and families in need.

Kent Station celebrates the holidays with a 30-day holiday countdown November 25 to December 24: 30 days of deals, Santa wishes and photos, Giving Tree, Santa Parade, food bank donations and more.

Kent family dentist Dr. Sue Hollinsworth, her staff and patients participated in Make A Difference Day in Kent on October 22.

The Many Lights Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to healing the pain of abuse and neglect for children living in kinship and foster care, will hold its 2nd Annual Brunch & Silent Auction on Sunday, October 23 at the Seattle Golf Club.

West Sound Academy's Frodel Gallery is hosting an exhibition of the work of Indianola potters Jay and Karrie Stemmler in October and November. The Stemmlers' work includes Raku along with other pieces that reflect the potters' Japanese esthetic.

Two West Sound Academy students, Tova Levine and Carter Gale, were recognized for outstanding achievement in the 2011 Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth (CTY) Talent Search at an awards ceremony on October 9, 2011 at Seattle Pacific University.

West Sound Academy faculty and students gave a presentation at the Bainbridge Library explaining the International Baccalaureate diploma - what it is, and what it's like from a student's and teacher's perspective.

New nonprofit website offers consumers tips for promoting an improved web environment through online behavior at the end user level. Pointers are provided toward maximizing positive content and minimizing negative underminings.

WRA announced the launch of its weekly radio program, DineNW, airing Wednesday's from noon to 1 p.m. on Tacoma, WA - KLAY 1180 AM starting Oct. 5. WRA is the first state restaurant association in the US to have a broadcast radio show of this kind.

US India Political Action Committee (USINPAC) urges the Obama administration to strongly and urgently pursue the close ties between the Haqqani terrorist network and Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence Agency (ISI).

The Jean Griffith Fellowship Exhibition will feature the work of the five artists that have been recipients of the Jean Griffith Fellowship award: Beth Cavener Stichter, Josh DeWeese, Richard Notkin, Tip Toland and Andy Nasisse.

Kitsap County's first group of International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Candidates begin their two years of coursework this fall at West Sound Academy, a private school in Poulsbo, WA. The students reflect on what it's like to be in the IB program.

Seattle Humane Society’s “Walk for the Animals” event sponsored by PetHub, Inc., on September 25, 2011

Reclaiming 80 gallons of Paint to Renew the Blaine Air Force Buidling for Lions Club Hostel Project

On the 6-month anniversary of the earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan, two Seattle-based nonprofits, Jolkona and iLEAP, are partnering to launch i4Japan, a site that allows users to give directly to projects in Japan.

True to the company’s motto “Movers Who Care,” TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® of Seattle recently participated in Big Truck Day in Redmond and the KDP Hot Rod & Custom Car Show in Kent, showing their commitment to the communities they serve.

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to sip, shop and sparkle at the sixth annual Wine, Women, WOW! celebration, hosted by Kent Downtown Partnership.

Applebee’s in Bonney Lake we will be host to a Bonney Lake High School Panther Parent Prides Volleyball Boosters scholarship fund-raiser breakfast.

PetHub, Seattle Weekly, Whole Foods Market, and others work to raise $200,000 at PAWS’ 20th anniversary fundraiser

La Spiga Osteria invite you to discover the spirit of Brazil in the heart of Seattle. Play or watch a benefit co-rec soccer game at Miller Field and join us for the afterparty with northern Italian food and cocktails at La Spiga!

The US India Political Action Committee (USINPAC) congratulates Dr. Rajan Natarajan on his appointment as Deputy Secretary of State for Policy and External Affairs for the state of Maryland.

Brandman University offers business classes on the Tacoma Community College (TCC) campus, giving students the convenience of a local option for completing their Bachelor’s of Business Administration (BBA) degree in a timely fashion.

The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge will be awash in red on Sat., July 23, when 144 women golfers – most of them wearing red -- tee off at the 4th annual Golf Fore Red™ tournament. The event raises awareness of heart diseases and dollars for research.

Actors Matthew Perry and Harry Lennix, musician Trey Anastasio, veterans, and concerned citizens will take part in a bipartisan rally to support an alternative to incarceration that saves lives and tax dollars.

On June 23rd 2011 AAG Insurance teamed up with Spokanimal...

Spokane native wins Razoo’s “Guess Your Finish Time” game and raises a total of $2,035 to help improve the lives of poverty-stricken Guatemalan children

West Sound Academy (WSA) honored a member of its first graduating class of 2002, a local businesswoman, and others with community awards at the school's tenth annual commencement exercises on June 9, 2011 at Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo.

Innovative Services NW, a local non-profit that supports individuals with disabilities or other disadvantages, has released the celebrity lineup for the Friday, June 17, 2011 Pacific Lifestyle Homes Care Cup Golf Tournament presented by Safeway.

The third annual Kent International Festival, scheduled for Sat., June 18 in downtown Kent, celebrates community and cultural diversity. Thousands are expected to attend.

When you hear of giving back, most people count the amount of dollars you contribute. For a local Seattle Realtor Thach Nguyen in Seattle, that is not the case. Giving back started when he realized that money & success can’t bring fulfillment

So many dogs are looking for new homes and PUP Dog Rescue is excited to be bring you dozens of adoptable dogs June 11th!

Kent Station will host Wine Music Moolah on June 16 to benefit Children’s Therapy Center, a Kent-based nonprofit serving special needs children and their families.

On June 6th, 2011, at 4pm, fans of local radio station KUOW will deliver a petition seeking the immediate reinstatement of Dr. Cliff Mass to Weekday’s regular Friday schedule to the KUOW studio on University Way in Seattle.

American Cancer Society's 23rd Annual RELAY FOR LIFE of Vancouver, July 16th-17th, 2011 Saturday 10:00am, Sunday 10:00am at Columbia River High School, 800NW 99th St, Vancouver.

The South Sound Shockers Semi-Pro Football team is a locally based Non-Profit organization. This team give everything they have, at home, at work, on the field and when they volunteer.

West Sound Academy (WSA) begins sales today for a fundraising raffle, with cash, travel, and personal technology prizes. Proceeds will be used to purchase additional computers, software, and audio-visual equipment for the school.

An advertising flag is a banner made from lightweight material and is attached to a pole. The flag is placed outside retail locations to increase traffic from the street, and is ideal for businesses with hard to spot locations.

St. Vincent de Paul invites golfers to its First Annual “Birdies for Vincent” Golf Tournament at the Rainier Golf & Country Club in Seattle on June 16. The fundraiser includes golf, banquet dinner & prizes. The cost is $150 per player.

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Council of Seattle/ King County announces Ned Delmore as its new Executive Director. Delmore brings over 35 years experience in working to turn lives around and management within the juvenile court system.

Paul Kikuchi, Seattle drummer and music educator known for his invented instruments, will deliver the address at West Sound Academy’s tenth commencement exercises on Thursday, June 9, 2011.

International fashion designer, Korto Momolu, will return to her home country of Liberia to show a 27-piece collection designed specifically to cultivate the blossoming Liberian women's movement through Amani Liberia's “Sankofa Fashion Show."

2011 Flag Football Tournament and MVP Party is hosted by Colin Cole #90 of your Seattle Seahawks and Deion Branch of the New England Patriots. Proceeds to benefit Seattle Children's Hospital and the Deion Branch Foundation