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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…
March 9, 2026
Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future
Women’s History Month 2026 The theme of Women’s History Month in 2026 is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.” This theme honors the many ways women are driving sustainability across environmental, economic, educational and social justice movements. We are living in a pivotal moment that asks us to confront climate change, economic insecurity,…
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…
April 8, 2026
Thank you for making the 2025 UWCFD Campaign a success!
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated in this year’s workplace giving campaign. Together, we raised $1,796,139, including nearly $26,000 for our featured nonprofit, WestSide Baby (WSB) and welcomed 400+ new donors! Your generosity didn’t stop there. Departments hosted diaper drives that collected more than 3,000 diapers. We filled the minivan three times to deliver…
May 5, 2026
Supporting Well-Being at Every Age During Older Americans Month
Every May, Older Americans Month recognizes the vital contributions older adults make to communities across the nation. Launched in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, this annual observance highlights the importance of helping older adults stay active, connected and engaged in community and social life. The 2026 theme, “Champion Your Health,” emphasizes prevention, wellness and empowering…
Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is recognized as National Asian American, Native Hawai’ian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, an opportunity to recognize the diverse people, cultures and communities whose contributions have enriched American life for centuries. The United States first recognized AANHPI heritage in 1978. A week-long recognition was extended to a month-long celebration in 1992 commemorating the…
Breaking the Silence: How We Can Reduce Mental Health Stigma Together
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, a designation in place since 1949. It is a time to focus or refocus on self-care, recognize the importance of mental health and honor the courage of millions of people living with mental illness. Many people place strong emphasis on physical health, yet mental health…
May 29, 2026
Pride Month at the UW and Beyond
Celebrate Pride Month June is Pride Month, celebrated in recognition of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was among the key catalysts for the Gay Liberation Movement. 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. …
Juneteenth 2026: A celebration of freedom, a call to action
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. Known by many names, including Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day and Liberation Day, it marks the announcement made on June 19, 1865, in Galveston, Texas, that all enslaved people were free following the end of the Civil War….
May 27, 2026
Recreate Responsibly This Summer
Summer is almost here! With warmer days ahead, there’s no better time to get outside and enjoy everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Hiking, cycling, running, boating, horseback riding, fishing, open water swimming. When it comes to outdoor recreation, we live in a place worth celebrating. Just make sure you’re celebrating safely so you…
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