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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…
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 personâs social skills, ability to communicate, ability to…
May is Older Americans Month
Promoting health in an aging population Every year in May, Older Americans Month recognizes the contributions of older adults across the nation. Started by President Gerald Ford in 1976, the focus of this month is helping older population maintain involvement in community and social activities. Â This engagement helps prevent abuse and neglect. At the start…
April 2, 2025
Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
Earth Day is an annual global event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.  This year’s Earth Day theme is Our Power, Our Planet, inviting people around the world to unite behind renewable energy and increase the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. Individuals are encouraged to learn more about and advocate…
March 7, 2025
This Womenâs History Month – Moving Forward Together
This yearâs theme focuses on women educating and inspiring generations. Meant to highlight and support women, this year focuses on women who have dedicated their lives to âeducation, mentorship, leadership to shape them minds and futures of all generations.â Teaching is a role that has been considered âwomenâs workâ, but it serves a powerful role…
March 5, 2025
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…
February 14, 2025
Black History Month: engage, explore and support
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, influences and legacies of Black Americans. Also called African American History monthâand, more recently, Celebration of the African DiasporaâBlack History Month began as Negro History Week in February 1926, thanks to the efforts of scholar Carter G. Woodson. Black History Month was officially recognized…
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 27, 2024
Last Week to Give Activities
Itâs here–the final week of the 40th Anniversary of the UW Combined Fund Drive. Weâve 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 one – or more –…
November 21, 2024
High Five for a good cause!
We all love a good high fiveâa simple, powerful way to celebrate, connect, and spread positivity. For just $5, you can send your favorite coworker a digital high five to brighten their day and support a great cause. Choose to donate to our featured nonprofit or any CFD member charity that inspires you. Someone go above and beyond? High five…
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