Social Justice
March 27, 2023
Supporting sexual assault survivors
April is sexual assault awareness month, an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. Sexual violence happens in every community and affects people of all ages, races, genders, and religions — with and without disabilities. Sexual violence is any type of unwanted…
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 — a wide expanse of services and programs beyond loaning books. With National Book Lovers Day coming up on August 9, we celebrate the…
November 18, 2024
Northwest Education Access student story: Making it
“I actually made it! I’m doing hair at a fast-paced salon and I am able to interact with the community in a positive way. I’m somebody and I’m great.” – Janet, a recent Northwest Education Access student Janet did not have the easiest upbringing. “It all started back in elementary school,” she explained. “From second…
October 1, 2024
UWCFD Campaign 2024 – Celebrating 40 years of making a difference
Lots of great things happened in 1984. You could go to the theater and watch the original Ghostbusters or Beverly Hills Cop. Madonna was making her way into the living rooms across America thanks to MTV. Bruce Springsteen released Born in the USA and the original Apple Macintosh went on sale. In Washington state, then…
September 30, 2024
Take action this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For the past four decades, the United States has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time annually devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer — including metastatic breast cancer (MBC) — and the importance of early detection and access to timely, high-quality care. No matter who you are or where…
How to raise informed, engaged and active young people
With a big election coming soon, you may be having conversations with your children to encourage civic engagement and action. As a member of the UW community, you may interact regularly with young people and want to champion their civic engagement efforts. It’s an important issue. In fact, it’s essential. After all, many of the…
September 5, 2024
Meet the 2024 UWCFD featured nonprofit: Northwest Education Access
Every year, the UW Combined Fund Drive spotlights a nonprofit organization doing amazing work to make our communities — locally, nationally and globally — healthier and more resilient. We are excited to announce that the featured nonprofit for the 2024 UWCFD workplace giving campaign is Northwest Education Access. Founded in 2002, Northwest Education Access (NWEdA)…
September 6, 2024
Meet this year’s fantastic team of Campaign Assistants!
Every year, the UWCFD welcomes a tiny but terrific team of campaign assistants who provide the support our volunteers need to make your annual workplace giving campaign happen. Join us in welcoming this year’s team! Betsy Mugavero Betsy is thrilled to be back on the UWCFD campaign assistant team! Last year she happily connected with…
September 4, 2024
Where do you get information from?
Many sources compete for attention online and in our social media feeds, including partisan blogs and bogus sites posting as legitimate news organizations. It can be tough to know what to trust. Follow these five steps from the News Literacy Project to cut through the noise and learn how to evaluate sources for signs of…
August 29, 2024
Suicide prevention: know the warning signs to save lives
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide prevention is important every day of the year, but for the many organizations doing crucial and often unsung work all year long, September provides unique opportunities to raise awareness of risk factors, provide help for those who are struggling, and give support to those affected by the suicide…
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