UWCFD news
Get in the auction action for Seahawks tickets
July 22, 2024
Are you excited to cheer on the Seattle Seahawks! The Washington State Combined Fund Drive is hosting an online auction, in two parts, for your opportunity to bid on Seahawks tickets. Part 1 of the Seahawks ticket auction encompasses one preseason and four regular season games. It runs through July 26. Part 2 of the…
Bridge Shelter tiny house village fire: how you can help
July 18, 2024
A fire tore through the Bridge Shelter tiny house village in Seattle's Interbay neighborhood early Thursday morning, destroying or damaging 25 homes and forcing the evacuation of the entire property site. The fire also spread through an adjacent housing facility, which also had to be evacuated. KOMO News reported that a King County Metro bus…
Celebrate parks & recreation this summer
July 5, 2024
Since 1985, the United States has officially designated July as Park and Recreation Month. Not that Northwesterners have ever needed a reason to celebrate our great outdoors... But July certainly kicks off prime season to get outside and enjoy the magnificent natural lands around us, liberated for a few fleeting weeks from school schedules, cold…
How to stay safe in wildfire season
July 2, 2024
Does it seem like wildfire season has grown longer, more unpredictable and more devastating than it used to be? Do you feel like there are more days of unhealthy, smoky air these days? Youâre not imagining. According to Professor Justin Angle, a UW alumnus and author of âThis is Wildfire,â the western wildfire season runs…
Learn and engage this Disability Pride Month
July 1, 2024
Disability Pride Month is celebrated every July to honor the history, achievements, experiences and struggles of the disability community in recognition of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. Disability Pride Month was officially established in July 2015, on the 25th anniversary of…
Practice social wellness this July â perfect it year-round
June 30, 2024
July is Social Wellness Month, a time to celebrate the virtues of social support and increase national awareness surrounding the long-term benefits of social interaction. Social wellness means nurturing your mind, body and relationships. It can be defined in many ways and encompass different qualities depending on the individual. For some, social wellness may mean…
Solving summer hunger: keeping kids nourished when schools are closed
June 29, 2024
More than 250,000 children in Washington state associate summer with being hungry, according to Feeding America. Thatâs the scale of food insecurity that emerges when the academic year wraps up and schools stop serving free or subsidized breakfasts and lunches to qualifying students. Nutritious meals are essential to helping kids remain healthy and active during…
Juneteenth: A celebration of freedom, a call to action
June 5, 2024
Juneteenth, variously known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee day or Liberation Day, is a holiday commemorating the June 19, 1865, announcement in Galveston, Texas of the emancipation of all chattel slaves following the end of the Civil War. The oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth â…
Recreate responsibly: Summer water safety
June 5, 2024
Summer in the Pacific Northwest! Who doesn't want to get outside and engage in our abundant recreational opportunities? From hiking, cycling, running, boating, horseback riding, to fishing and open water swimming, we have a true embarrassment of riches. However, enjoying time outside includes being water-safe. Each year, there are approximately 4,000 drowning deaths that are…
Volunteer to be a UWCFD Campaign Coordinator!
June 2, 2024
Join us this fall to be part of an amazing team doing something special and fun â be a campaign coordinator for the fall 2024 UW Combined Fund Drive Campaign! During last yearâs workplace giving campaign, UW faculty, staff and retirees collectively donated more than $1.94 million to support nonprofit organizations doing important work in…
Happy Pride Month! How to get involved, get support or give support
June 1, 2024
This June, Seattle Pride celebrates a massive milestone: the 50th anniversary of Pride festivities in Seattle, established in 1974 as a rallying cry for gay rights and queer visibility after the Stonewall uprising of 1969. At the University of Washington, organized support and celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community goes back even further. In 1967, UW…
Volunteer for a good cause this summer
May 30, 2024
Summer is almost here! And itâs a great time to connect with your community through volunteering. Research has found that volunteering has many benefits to you and the communities you serve. We want to share a few of the many opportunities to give back through volunteering â either on your own, with your family or…
Dig into the Urban Gardening Lunch & Learn
May 4, 2024
Calling all green thumbsâand aspiring green thumbs! You are invited to join UW Combined Fund Drive for our virtual Urban Gardening Lunch & Learn on May 22 from noon to 1 p.m. The session will highlight leading local organizations that educate and advocate for folks to cultivate vegetable and floral gardens in yards, on balconies…
Go green at the UWCFD Environmental Nonprofit Expo
May 3, 2024
Want to get informed, inspired and involved in organizations dedicated to making our communities healthier, more resilient and better connected to the natural world? The UW Combined Fund Driveâs Environmental Nonprofit Expo is a great place to start. The expo will feature a dozen CFD-affiliated organizations that are dedicated to environmental conservation and sustainability. Join…
Support, educate or advocate this Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the U.S., as it has been since 1949, an opportunity to focus or refocus on self-care, acknowledge the importance of mental health and honor the courage of millions of people affected by mental illness. Many people prioritize their physical health, but mental health is equally important for holistic…
Celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month
May 1, 2024
May is National Asian American, Native Hawaiâian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate the diverse people, cultures and communities whose contributions have greatly enriched American history, society and culture. The United States first recognized AANHPI heritage in 1978. A week-long recognition was extended to a month-long celebration in 1992 commemorating the…
One Seattle Day of Service: Clean Up the U-District
April 30, 2024
Like all of us, every now and again the U-District needs a little TLC. If youâd like to help beautify the neighborhood around the University of Washingtonâs Seattle campus, then please join The Whole U, the UW Combined Fund Drive and UW Medicine for a U-District Clean Up on Saturday, May 18, as part of…
Combined Fund Drive volunteers make comfort blankets for furry friends at PAWS
April 11, 2024
Peppa, a resident of PAWS animal shelter, poses on new cozy comfort blankets made by UWCFD volunteers. Thanks to the wonderful participation of volunteers from across the UW, the UW Combined Fund Drive was able to donate 180 handmade comfort blankets and toys to our furry friends at PAWS animal shelter in Lynnwood. In addition…
Volunteering is good for the worldâand good for you
April 5, 2024
Volunteering is a fun way to support your favorite nonprofit organization â plus, research demonstrates that itâs 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…
Celebrating Service: the 2024 Sno-King Combined Fund Drive Volunteer Recognition Event
April 2, 2024
The Sno-King CFD recognition was a night of celebration, storytelling and shared memories, showcasing the many ways that people and communities come together for a good cause. The Sno-King CFD Committee and the University of Washington Combined Fund Drive (UWCFD) were proud to honor and celebrate the efforts of all the nominees. âThe positive spirit…
