Last updated: July 16, 2026
Filipino American History Month 2026: Beyond the Margins, Closer to Home
September 29, 2026
Filipino Americans are the second largest Asian American ethnic group in the U.S. and the first documented Asian people to arrive in the country. In October, we celebrate the rich cultural legacy of Filipino Americans during Filipino American History Month. The Filipino American National Historical Society ((FANHS, a Seattle based organization) established Filipino American History…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026: What to Know, What Is New and How to Take Action
September 29, 2026
For the past four decades, the United States has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time devoted to educating everyone about breast cancer, including metastatic breast cancer (MBC), and to reinforcing the importance of early detection and access to timely, high quality care. No matter who you are or where…
UWCFD Campaign 2026 — Your Gift Makes a Difference
September 28, 2026
Let's Give Together! Since 1984, University of Washington employees and retirees have generously supported the causes they care about most through the UWCFD. Every gift becomes part of a legacy of caring that has sent nearly $60 million out into the world. Whether you're supporting a local food bank or an international relief effort, YOU…
Our Annual Holiday Evergreen Sale is Back for 2026!
September 25, 2026
Our Annual Holiday Evergreen Sale is Back! The UWCFD is delighted to once again offer our holiday evergreen sale, benefitting our 2026 featured nonprofit, American Cancer Society. Show your support this season with the purchase of a beautiful evergreen wreath or door swag. Choose one or more of these beauties and your order will help…
Give a Little, Get a Latte: First Week to Give is Here
September 25, 2026
First Week to Give: Get a Coffee on Us! Get ready to kick off the 2026 UW Combined Fund Drive with a little caffeine boost. From October 13 through October 20, any donor who does one of the following through the CFD will score a $5 Starbucks gift card, courtesy of WSECU: Make or start…
Meet this year’s team of Campaign Assistants!
September 18, 2026
Every year, the UWCFD welcomes a terrific team of campaign assistants to help make your annual workplace giving campaign happen. They provide the support our volunteers need to make the campaign happen. Join us in welcoming this year’s team. Our new Campaign Assistants are Elica Atizena, Nicole Chen and Najma Mohamed. Nicole recently graduated…
Together, We Are More: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 2, 2026
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the history, diverse cultures, achievements and contributions of Latinos whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. This year's recognition theme, Together, We Are More, pays tribute to community strength, shared values and the collective impact of Hispanic and Latino Americans. …
National Suicide Prevention Month 2026: Learn, support and take action
August 18, 2026
National Suicide Prevention Month September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness of risk factors, provide help for those who are struggling and support those affected by the suicide of a loved one. The impact of suicide Suicide is a global public health issue. A 2025 analysis published in The Lancet Public…
The Gift We Often Forget: Water, Near and Far
August 12, 2026
Low storage in Lake Kachess, one of five reservoirs in the Yakima Basin, in fall 2025. Courtesy Washington State Department of Ecology Did you know Washington just declared its fourth consecutive year of statewide drought? On April 8, the Washington State Department of Ecology issued an emergency drought declaration for the entire state, a record…
National Nonprofit Day: Celebrating the Organizations That Change Lives
August 12, 2026
Happy senior woman volunteer with team cleaning up street, community service concept Think about the last time you dropped a few cans in a food bank bin, cheered on a charity 5K or clicked "donate" after seeing a cause that moved you. Chances are, a nonprofit has touched your life in ways you might not…
Paws, Play and Purpose: Celebrating National Dog Month
August 12, 2026
Celebrate your canine friends this National Dog Month The University of Washington is ably represented by our top dog, Dubs. His floof and Husky spirit bring smiles to all he encounters. For many staff, getting their picture with Dubs is a highlight of working at the UW. It was for this author. Dogs enrich our…
Beyond the Bookshelf: What Your Library Card Can Really Do
August 12, 2026
Check out the wonders of modern libraries You might think of your local library as a place to check out a book, use a computer or print out a document. But modern libraries offer so much more than loaning books — their services and programs have expanded in ways that might genuinely surprise you. With…
Help those impacted by the fires in Spokane
August 3, 2026
Devastating wildfires are surrounding Spokane, causing widespread destruction and displacing tens of thousands of people. Firefighters fight to save homes from the Old Trails fire as it spreads into neighborhoods off Indian Trail on Saturday in Spokane. (Tyler Tjomsland / The Spokesman-Review) Three wildfires on the edges of Spokane surged over the weekend, damaging hundreds…
The Gift Only You Can Give: Why Blood Donation Matters This Summer
June 30, 2026
Donate Blood and Save Lives Have you ever considered donating blood? There's always a need and the impact is greater than you might think. Every pint of blood donated has the potential to save up to three lives. Why your donation matters — especially right now Summer is one of the most critical times of…
Understanding Disability Pride Month
June 30, 2026
Every July, Disability Pride Month honors the history, achievements, experiences and struggles of the disability community. The timing is intentional: July marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the landmark legislation that broke down barriers and changed lives across the country. This year's theme is "The World Works Better with Us."…
Make a splash, stay safe: water safety tips for summer
June 30, 2026
Be water-safe this summer Summer in the Pacific Northwest is something special. Hiking, cycling, running, boating, horseback riding, fishing, open water swimming…we really do live in a place with an embarrassment of riches when it comes to getting outside. And with all that outdoor abundance comes an important reminder: enjoying our waters means being water-safe.…
The great outdoors: why outside time matters for kids
June 30, 2026
Why playing outdoors is important for kids We all have a sense that being outside is good for us but pinning down exactly why can be surprisingly tricky. Here's a look at what's really going on when kids spend time outdoors and why it matters more than you might think. Fresh air There's something unmistakably…
Understanding Air Quality: What Pacific Northwesterners Need to Know About Wildfire Smoke
June 30, 2026
Wildfire Smoke and Your Health: What You Need to Know Wildfire season is here, and while air quality in the Pacific Northwest is safe most of the time, many of us still remember October 2022, when Seattle briefly ranked as the most polluted city on Earth. That kind of event is a good reminder that…
Nourishing kids all summer long
June 1, 2026
Nutritious, plant-forward meals help children grow, stay energized and make the most of their summer months. But when school is out, the reliable school meals that many families depend on disappear, and summer can quickly become a time of real uncertainty around food. Understanding the need Food insecurity and under-nutrition are closely connected challenges that…
Juneteenth 2026: A celebration of freedom, a call to action
May 29, 2026
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.…