UW Combined Fund Drive

March 6, 2023

Practice good sleep hygiene with these strategies

After a warm, relaxing bath and a chapter of your current page-turner, you hit the hay and quickly drift off to sleep. Before you know it, the sun is rising and you get out of bed alert and refreshed after eight hours of sleep. If that sounds like just a dream, it’s because for most…

March 2, 2023

Creating inclusive communities: March is developmental disabilities awareness month

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is recognized annually in March, through presidential proclamation, as an opportunity to celebrate the inclusion of people with disabilities in civic and social life to create strong and diverse communities. The month also provides the catalyst to raise awareness about the many barriers that people with disabilities still face in achieving…

Embrace equity this Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month: a time to celebrate and reflect on the many women who came before us. Women’s* History Month was established in 1987 by presidential proclamation to celebrate the contributions and achievements of women  socially, politically, economically and culturally over the course of American history. *In this article, “women” and “girls” refers to all…

February 28, 2023

Discover nonprofit organizations supporting women and girls

In honor of Women’s History Month, join the UWCFD at a nonprofit expo of organizations supporting women and girls. Tuesday, March 28, 2023 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. UW Tower north cafeteria  Meet nonprofit representatives, ask questions, make a donation, pick up some swag and show your solidarity! Participating organizations include: Dress for Success:  The…

February 6, 2023

Turkey-Syria earthquake: How to help

More than 50,000 people are dead and thousands more injured after a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday, Feb. 6.  The disaster is being called one of the deadliest of this century. Officials of both countries are calling for international aid.  The quake is one of the strongest to hit the…

January 31, 2023

Dozens of volunteers make no-sew pet blankets for Seattle Humane

In January, UWCFD hosted its first, but hopefully not last, no-sew blanket making event to benefit our furry friends at Seattle Humane.  THANK YOU to the dozens of groups and individuals for volunteering your time to bring comfort to shelter animals. Seattle Humane provides each animal in the shelter with a cozy blanket for their…

January 30, 2023

It’s not rude to stare at art

Why look at art? It can make you feel good. A University of London study demonstrated that looking at beautiful (to the beholder) art can create an instant dopamine release, creating feelings of happiness and gratitude akin to looking at someone you love. Studies have also shown that looking at art can lower stress, particularly…

January 27, 2023

Discover the work of the UW food pantries

Each of the three UW campuses has a dedicated food pantry for students, staff and faculty experiencing food insecurity. Your support can help alleviate food insecurity.  UW food pantries provide food to UW community members who are having a hard time putting food on their plates. This need could be the result of a short-term…

UWCFD raises nearly $2 million to support nonprofits

In autumn 2022, UW staff, faculty and retirees came together to contribute nearly $2 million to hundreds of nonprofit organizations through the UW Combined Fund Drive’s Do Good, Feel Good campaign.  “I am so impressed by the creativity our employee volunteers bring to the campaign. It inspires such incredible generosity on the part of UW…

January 20, 2023

Celebrate Black History Month with these engagement and learning opportunities

Black History Month celebrates the achievements, influences and legacies of Black Americans. Also called African American History Month – and, more recently, Celebration of the African Diaspora – Black History Month began as Negro History Week in February 1926 through the efforts of scholar Carter G. Woodson. Black History Month was officially recognized in 1976 by…


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