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The UWCFD is delighted to bring you a variety of Lunch & Learn sessions to facilitate your understanding of and interest in our nonprofit partners.

2025 Schedule

The UWCFD Lunch & Learn program is back with our fall programs! Don’t miss the informative and impactful events from local nonprofits.We’ve got some amazing nonprofits and speakers lined up for you!

November 18, 2025 – UWCFD Lunch and Learn: Local Arts & Culture

Join us for the third lunch and learn in our fall series, spotlighting local nonprofits that celebrate creativity through storytelling, sound and movement.

Be inspired as we explore how these organizations enrich our community through the arts, offer meaningful volunteer opportunities and create spaces for connection and expression.

This virtual event will include: 

  • An overview of organizations that use art and performance to engage and uplift local communities
  • A live Q&A session with participating nonprofit representatives

Get to know the organizations attending: 

  • Scarecrow (charity code 1481972) is a beloved community nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing the art of film. Home to one of the world’s largest publicly accessible video collections, Scarecrow celebrates storytelling in all its forms, connecting generations through cinema, education and cultural conversation.
  • Jazz Night School (charity code 1482153) is a Seattle nonprofit community music school dedicated to jazz. Through accessible classes, ensembles, and performances, the organization empowers people of all ages and backgrounds to learn, play and connect through the universal language of music.
  • Khambatta Dance Company (charity code 1481648) presents dance and arts education programs to the public with the mission to encourage self-reflection through meaningful work that acknowledges the role the arts play in shaping our emotional and social lives, providing this to all regardless of economic ability.

December 3 , 2025 – UWCFD Lunch & Learn: Community Dance Programs

Dance can be a powerful way to build community, confidence and creative expression. Join us for a lunch and learn spotlighting local organizations that make dance accessible across our region, whether through professional training, open community classes or welcoming performance opportunities.

Featured Organizations:

  • Velocity Dance Center  (charity code 0315156) is a home for contemporary and experimental dance in Seattle. Velocity supports artists, offers classes for all levels, and creates inclusive spaces for movement exploration and creative growth.
  • Third Place Commons  (charity code 1482854) is a community-supported gathering space where free live music and movement bring people together. Through its Weekend Music program, the organization celebrates the joy of dance and connection with performances from local bands that fill the floor every Friday and Saturday night. Third Place Commons continues to be a vibrant hub for connection, where people of all ages can gather to dance, unwind, and celebrate local talent.
  • Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) (charity code 0515355) is a ballet company founded in 1972 and renowned for its diverse repertoire, blends timeless classical works with innovative new pieces. The organization, also a ballet school, offers professional training and classes for students of all ages, from children to adults. Beyond performances, PNB engages the community through events like free “Ballet Talks” and “Meet the Artist” sessions, promoting a deeper appreciation for the art of ballet.
  • The Dance School (charity code 1482427) is a community-funded nonprofit dedicated to celebrating the art of dance. The organization welcomes dancers of all ages and abilities to learn, perform, and express themselves in a supportive environment. With trained instructors and a focus on creativity, individuality, and self-expression, the school encourages students to explore ideas and dance pieces around ability, gender, and other personal experiences. The Dance School emphasizes that students of all backgrounds are not just welcome, they are wanted and strives to inspire them to reach their potential while developing a lasting appreciation for dance.

Bring your lunch, log on and be inspired by organizations’ driving change, and learn how your support through the UWCFD helps make their work possible. 

 

The October 28, 2025 session – Helping Neighbors & Strengthening Futures – featuring WestSide Baby, Solid Ground and the Low Income Housing Institute is now available on YouTube. So is the November 5, 2025 session – Technology Equity and Access featuring Unloop, Technology & INFormation for All (TINFA) and Technology Access Foundation (TAF).

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