UWCFD news
Our Community, Our Veterans: Honoring Those Who Served
November 5, 2025
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…
Meet this year’s fantastic team of Campaign Assistants!
November 4, 2025
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! Kris Jenkins (she/her) Kris is thrilled to be joining the UWCFD team as a campaign assistant for the 2025 Combined…
Protect yourself from poor air quality during this fire season
August 13, 2025
Smoke from wildfires obscure the Space Needle and the Seattle skyline on Sept. 12, 2020. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images) 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…
Help those impacted by floods in Texas
July 8, 2025
Broken trees and overturned vehicles after the Guadalupe River flash flood in Kerrville, Texas.Ronaldo Schmidt, AFP Via Getty Images 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…
Happy Pride Month! How to get involved, get support or give support
May 28, 2025
Colorful rainbow gay pride flag being waved in the breeze by a hand wearing a sweatband 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…
May is Older Americans Month
April 28, 2025
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…
Listening, Learning, Including: Shifting the Autism Dialogue
April 28, 2025
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…
Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
April 2, 2025
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…
This Women’s History Month - Moving Forward Together
March 7, 2025
This year’s 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 “education, mentorship, leadership to shape them minds and futures of all generations.” Teaching is a role that has been considered “women’s work”, but it serves a powerful role…
March is developmental disabilities awareness month
March 5, 2025
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…
Help those impacted by the fires in California
January 9, 2025
Devastating wildfires are sweeping through Southern California, causing widespread destruction and displacing tens of thousands. Â Burning house- Pacific Palisades neighborhood (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Active fire prevention efforts continue as firefighters battle two of the most destructive wildfires in California history. This fire is one of the top 20 most destructive in California history,…
Join us for the UWCFD's Third Annual Blanket Making on Feb. 13
January 7, 2025
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…
Last Week to Give Activities
November 27, 2024
It’s here--the final week of the 40th Anniversary of the UW Combined Fund Drive. 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 one - or more -…
2025 - High Five for a good cause!
November 21, 2024
We all love a good high five—a 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…
Northwest Education Access student story: Making it
November 18, 2024
“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…
CFD Charitable Giving Sweepstakes!
November 7, 2024
Thank you to TwinStar for making this promotion possible! This special giveaway is for any state employee or retiree who starts or increases their RECURRING payroll contributions by $2 or more. Those that qualify will be entered into a drawing to be able to give a charity of their choice $2000! Winner will be announced December…
Honor service to our nation this Veterans Day
November 2, 2024
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…
Our Annual Holiday Evergreens Sale is Back!
November 1, 2024
The UWCFD is delighted to once again offer our holiday evergreens sale benefitting our 2024 featured nonprofit, Northwest Education Access. 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 make the world a little…
Shave lives this Movember
November 1, 2024
If you’re seeing a few more bushy moustaches than usual this month, it may be for good reason. For many, November is also “Movember” or its equally hirsute cousin, “No-Shave November.” The observation of either is a great excuse to let one’s facial hair grow freely in a highly visible campaign to increase awareness of…
Help the victims of Hurricane Milton recover
October 10, 2024
Less than two weeks after being strafed by Hurricane Helene before its destructive path traveled north, the midsection of Florida took a direct hit from Hurricane Milton Wednesday night. Milton intensified rapidly over the warming Gulf of Mexico before making landfall as a Category 3 storm near the population centers of Tampa, St. Petersburg and…
