Volunteering
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 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, let’s remember all those who have served and honor the sacrifices they have made in…
November 1, 2024
Celebrate our nation’s 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…
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 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 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
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 16, 2024
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, celebrates the history, diverse cultures, achievements, and contributions of Latinos whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The 2024 recognition theme, Celebrating Hispanics: Values, Economic Impact, & Population Growth, celebrates the vibrant, rich heritage of Hispanic and Latin American people who…
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…
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