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February 6, 2026
Do a world of good volunteering in 2026!
Volunteering is a fun way to support your favorite nonprofit organization – plus, research demonstrates that it’s good for you. Whether you are able to volunteer on a regular basis, or just have the occasional hour or two to spare, you can support a cause you are passionate about. Why volunteer? Volunteering is good for you. In study…
A Century of Courage: Honoring 100 Years of Black History Commemorations
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, influences and legacies of Black Americans. This year’s theme is “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” celebrating 100 years of the first Black History Week in 1926. Beyond celebrating this significant milestone, this year is also about highlighting the ongoing work of integrating Black…
January 13, 2026
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Building Community, Uniting a Nation
Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy on January 19, 2026. This month, communities across the nation will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For more than 40 years, MLK Day has stood as a federal holiday – the only one dedicated to a Black American – celebrating Dr….
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…
May 28, 2025
Happy Pride Month! How to get involved, get support or give support
In recognition of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which – among other factors – prompted the Gay Liberation Movement, June is Pride Month. Pride month celebrates the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, honors those whose lives were lost to hate crimes and HIV/AIDS, and serves as a catalyst for equity advocacy. This June, Seattle Pride…
November 18, 2025
Last Week to Give Activities
It’s almost here, the final week of the 2025 UW Combined Fund Drive! For the first week of December, we’ve got a great lineup of online and in-person activities to celebrate making a difference together! We’ve got all kinds of fun things planned to wrap up the campaign and we hope you’ll join us for…
November 5, 2025
Our Community, Our Veterans: Honoring Those Who Served
Many of us are related or at least know someone who has served in our lives, be it the army, navy, marines or air force, so let’s honor and remember all those who’ve served and done their duty. The University of Washington has a history of supporting students on the GI Bill, providing an esteemed educational…
August 13, 2025
Protect yourself from poor air quality during this fire season
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 in October of 2022 when Seattle had the worst air quality in the world and want to be prepared. When to stay inside: If the air smells…
July 8, 2025
Help those impacted by floods in Texas
Over the 4th of July weekend, devastating flash floods struck Central Texas leaving more than 100 dead and more missing. More than 850 people have been rescued. Early Thursday morning, a flood watch was issued. Rivers began rising on Friday, July 4. People near the river were urged to seek higher ground as the Guadalupe…
April 28, 2025
Listening, Learning, Including: Shifting the Autism Dialogue
April is Autism Acceptance Month, an opportunity to deepen our understanding of this complex developmental disability. According to The Autism Society of America, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD, or just Autism, capitalized) is a complex, lifelong developmental condition that typically appears during early childhood and can impact a person’s social skills, ability to communicate, ability to…
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