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January 9, 2025
Help those impacted by the fires in California
Devastating wildfires are sweeping through Southern California, causing widespread destruction and displacing tens of thousands. Ā Active fire prevention efforts continue as firefighters battle two of the most destructive wildfires in California history. This fire is one of the top 20 most destructive in California history, based on the number of structures destroyed. More than…
January 7, 2025
Join us for the UWCFD’s Third Annual Blanket Making on Feb. 13
Join the UWCFD and the Whole U and volunteer for our Third Annual Blanket Making on Feb. 13 at noon. This hybrid event is one of our favorites. It’s easy. You only need to know how to use scissors and tie a knot. No craft experience necessary. It’s fun. Get a blanket making kit and…
November 7, 2024
CFD Charitable Giving Sweepstakes!

Thank you to TwinStarĀ for making this promotion possible! This special giveaway is for any state employee or retiree who starts or increases their RECURRING payroll contributions by $2Ā or more. Those that qualify will be entered into a drawing to be able to give a charity of their choice $2000! Winner will be announced December…
August 2, 2024
Check out the wonders of modern libraries

You might think of your local library as a place to check out a new book, use a computer or print out a document. But modern libraries offer so much more ā a wide expanse of services and programs beyond loaning books. With National Book Lovers Day coming up on August 9, we celebrate the…
November 2, 2024
Honor service to our nation this Veterans Day

Many of us are related to or at least know someone who has served in the United States military, be it the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard or the new Space Force. This Veterans Day, November 11, letās remember all those who have served and honor the sacrifices they have made in…
November 1, 2024
Celebrate our nationās Indigenous cultures this Native American Heritage Month

Each November, we recognize National Native American Heritage Month. It is a time dedicated to celebrating the traditions, cultures, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush approved…
Shave lives this Movember

If youāre seeing a few more bushy moustaches than usual this month, it may be for good reason. For many, November is also āMovemberā or its equally hirsute cousin, āNo-Shave November.ā The observation of either is a great excuse to let oneās facial hair grow freely in a highly visible campaign to increase awareness of…
November 18, 2024
Northwest Education Access student story: Making it

āI actually made it! Iām doing hair at a fast-paced salon and I am able to interact with the community in a positive way. Iām somebody and Iām great.ā ā Janet, a recent Northwest Education Access student Janet did not have the easiest upbringing. āIt all started back in elementary school,ā she explained. āFrom second…
October 28, 2024
Northwest Education Access student story: Meet Mahder

Mahder immigrated from Ethiopia to the United States in 2020. She wanted to start college but needed her green card before enrolling. At that time, immigration offices were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the green card process was taking longer than anticipated. Additionally, Mahder found it hard to navigate the U.S. education system,…
October 10, 2024
Help the victims of Hurricane Milton recover

Less than two weeks after being strafed by Hurricane Helene before its destructive path traveled north, the midsection of Florida took a direct hit from Hurricane Milton Wednesday night. Milton intensified rapidly over the warming Gulf of Mexico before making landfall as a Category 3 storm near the population centers of Tampa, St. Petersburg and…
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