July 24, 2023
Welcome Annie Krepack, our new Employee Experience Coordinator
The UWCFD, along with our partner programs The Whole U and UW WorkLife, is delighted to welcome Annie Krepack to the team as our Employee Experience Coordinator. Annie starts August 1 and sit with the UWCFD team. Annie comes to UW from Boys & Girls Clubs of King County, where she was a resource development…
June 27, 2023
Breaking the cycle of period poverty to achieve menstrual equity
More than half of the worldâs population are menstruating people, and around 300 million people are menstruating on any given day. But for millions of menstruators, it is a monthly struggle to afford products such as pads, tampons and cups to manage menstrual bleedingânot to mention having access to toilets, hand washing facilities, sanitation and…
A microplastic in disguise: Why glitter is problematic
Glitter is everywhere. Makeup, nail polish, holiday decorations, greeting cards, gift bags. Itâs sparkly, itâs festive, it shouts fun and celebration. Itâs also a microplastic that is bad for the environment and for human and animal health. âThereâs no crisp definition of microplastics, but I would certainly consider glitter to be a microplastic,â explained Joel…
New legislation makes pumping at work easier for working parents
A new federal labor law, Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act, expands workplace lactation accommodation protections to all breastfeeding/chestfeeding employees upon their return to the workplace. These protections apply regardless of the employeeâs gender and apply to all workers, including off-site, remote, mobile or traveling workers. Related: Discover the many benefits of…
June 26, 2023
How to help found kittens
Itâs kitten season! Of course, with a typical season running from April through October, itâs kitten season fully half of every year (and cats can become pregnant at any time, so really, itâs always kitten season). Unaltered female cats can become pregnant several times a year and on average have a litter of 3-5 kittens…
June 13, 2023
Protect yourself from poor air quality
Wildfire season is upon us, and though the air quality in the Pacific Northwest is at safe levels most of the time, many will remember our dubious honor last October when Seattle had the worst air quality in the world and want to be prepared. When to stay inside: If the air smells like a wood…
May 24, 2023
Addressing summer hunger for kids in our communities
Nutritious, plant-forward meals are crucial to helping kids thrive during the summer months–but without the security of school meals, many families rely on summer meal sites to help. Food insecurity is defined as not having enough food to lead a healthy life. Undernutrition is lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough food or…
Recreate responsibly: Summer water safety
Summer in the Pacific Northwest! Who doesn’t want to get outside and engage in our abundant recreational opportunities? From hiking, cycling, running, boating, horseback riding, to fishing and open water swimming, we have a true embarrassment of riches. However, enjoying time outside includes being water-safe. Each year, there are approximately 4,000 drowning deaths that are…
May 23, 2023
Address the effects of fast fashion by cultivating a sustainable wardrobe
We all make choices about the apparel, shoes and accessories we buy, based on factors such as price, stylishness or trendiness, durability, function and seasonality. And those choicesâwhich the fashion and advertising industries work very hard to influenceâhave tangible consequences for both the labor force and the finite natural resources needed to create those items….
May 22, 2023
Fire season 2023: Prevention tips and resources
In the western U.S., wildfire season has become longer, more unpredictable and more devastating to people and wildlife. Smoky skies and poor air quality are becoming the norm in the region. Being prepared by knowing how to reduce the risk of wildfires and how to protect people and property is essential to adapting to this…
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