{"id":2109,"date":"2021-01-25T17:14:26","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T17:14:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/?page_id=2109"},"modified":"2026-07-16T15:26:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T15:26:44","slug":"blog-posts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/community-connections\/blog-posts\/","title":{"rendered":"UWCFD news"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"shortcode-blogroll\">\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/10\/31\/celebrating-native-american-heritage-month\/\">Celebrating Native American Heritage Month<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">October 31, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Native-American-Heritage-2-CFD-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Native American Heritage Month graphic with colorful geometric tribal-inspired patterns and bold commemorative text on a beige background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Native-American-Heritage-2-CFD-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Native-American-Heritage-2-CFD-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Native-American-Heritage-2-CFD-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Every November, we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the traditions, cultures, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian and affiliated Island communities. It's also a chance to make sure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive for generations to come.\u00a0 In 1990, President George H. W.&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/10\/31\/celebrating-native-american-heritage-month\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Celebrating Native American Heritage Month\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/10\/31\/hair-today-hope-tomorrow-join-the-movember-fun\/\">Hair Today, Hope Tomorrow: Join the Movember Fun!<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">October 31, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Movember-CFD-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Paper mustache on booth props on blue paper background. Cut out style. Movember concept. Top view. Flat lay. Copy space\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Movember-CFD-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Movember-CFD-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Movember-CFD-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Paper moustache on booth props on blue paper background. If you\u2019re noticing a few more bushy moustaches than usual this month, there\u2019s a good reason. November is also \u201cMovember\u201d and its equally hirsute cousin, \u201cNo-Shave November.\u201d Both are a great excuse to let the facial hair grow freely in a highly visible campaign to raise&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/10\/31\/hair-today-hope-tomorrow-join-the-movember-fun\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Hair Today, Hope Tomorrow: Join the Movember Fun!\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/10\/28\/our-community-our-veterans-honoring-those-who-served-2\/\">Our Community, Our Veterans: Honoring Those Who Served<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">October 28, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Veterans-Day-Ceremony-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Military color guard members stand in formation holding U.S. and service flags during a veterans ceremony outdoors.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Veterans-Day-Ceremony-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Veterans-Day-Ceremony-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/10\/Veterans-Day-Ceremony-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chances are, you know someone who has served in the U.S. military, whether in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard or the newest branch, the Space Force. Maybe it's a parent, a neighbor, a colleague or the person down the hall. This Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, let's pause to remember everyone&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/10\/28\/our-community-our-veterans-honoring-those-who-served-2\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Our Community, Our Veterans: Honoring Those Who Served\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/10\/27\/2026-high-five-for-a-good-cause\/\">2026 - High Five for a Good Cause!<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">October 27, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/20220407_Husky-Giving-Day_-190-1-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Black-and-white husky wearing a UW-branded leash and purple bandana raises a paw to high-five a person\u2019s hand.\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Who doesn't love a good high five? It's a simple way to celebrate a win, recognize a teammate, and brighten someone's day. For just $5, you can send a digital High Five to a coworker and make a difference at the same time. Your donation can support our featured nonprofit or any CFD member charity&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/10\/27\/2026-high-five-for-a-good-cause\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about 2026 - High Five for a Good Cause!\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/09\/29\/filipino-american-history-month-2026-beyond-the-margins-closer-to-home\/\">Filipino American History Month 2026: Beyond the Margins, Closer to Home<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">September 29, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p>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&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/09\/29\/filipino-american-history-month-2026-beyond-the-margins-closer-to-home\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Filipino American History Month 2026: Beyond the Margins, Closer to Home\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/09\/29\/breast-cancer-awareness-month-2026-what-to-know-what-is-new-and-how-to-take-action\/\">Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026: What to Know, What Is New and How to Take Action<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">September 29, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/09\/Pink-Minimalist-October-Breast-Cancer-Awareness-Month-Poster-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Pink ribbon and \u201cBreast Cancer Awareness Month\u201d text on a pink background.\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/09\/29\/breast-cancer-awareness-month-2026-what-to-know-what-is-new-and-how-to-take-action\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026: What to Know, What Is New and How to Take Action\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/09\/28\/uwcfd-campaign-2026-your-gift-makes-a-difference\/\">UWCFD Campaign 2026 \u2014 Your Gift Makes a Difference<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">September 28, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/10\/260826_CFD_Facebook_1200x630-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"UW Combined Fund Drive graphic with the message \u201cYour Gift Makes a Difference,\u201d campaign dates Oct. 13-Dec. 4, and illustrated hands holding heart symbols.\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/09\/28\/uwcfd-campaign-2026-your-gift-makes-a-difference\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about UWCFD Campaign 2026 \u2014 Your Gift Makes a Difference\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/09\/25\/our-annual-holiday-evergreen-sale-is-back-for-2026\/\">Our Annual Evergreen Sale is Back for 2026!<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">September 25, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/09\/W4_Online_300_300_80_c1-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mixed evergreen wreath with red bow and red berries.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/09\/W4_Online_300_300_80_c1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/09\/W4_Online_300_300_80_c1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/09\/W4_Online_300_300_80_c1-375x375.jpg 375w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/09\/W4_Online_300_300_80_c1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/09\/W4_Online_300_300_80_c1-45x45.jpg 45w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/09\/W4_Online_300_300_80_c1.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our Annual Evergreen Sale is Back! The UWCFD is delighted to once again offer our evergreen sale, benefiting 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 make the&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/09\/25\/our-annual-holiday-evergreen-sale-is-back-for-2026\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Our Annual Evergreen Sale is Back for 2026!\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/09\/18\/meet-this-years-team-of-campaign-assistants\/\">Meet this year\u2019s team of Campaign Assistants!<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">September 18, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p>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\u2019s team. Our new Campaign Assistants are Elica Atizena, Nicole Chen and Najma Mohamed. &nbsp; Nicole recently graduated&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/09\/18\/meet-this-years-team-of-campaign-assistants\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Meet this year\u2019s team of Campaign Assistants!\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/09\/02\/together-we-are-more-celebrating-national-hispanic-heritage-month\/\">Together, We Are More: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month \u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">September 2, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/09\/Hispanic-Heritage-Month-2-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Hispanic Heritage Month. National Hispanic Heritage Month text, Papel Picado pattern, Spanish pattern.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/09\/Hispanic-Heritage-Month-2-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/09\/Hispanic-Heritage-Month-2-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/09\/Hispanic-Heritage-Month-2-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/09\/02\/together-we-are-more-celebrating-national-hispanic-heritage-month\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Together, We Are More: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month \u00a0\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/18\/national-suicide-prevention-month\/\">National Suicide Prevention Month 2026: Learn, support and take action<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">August 18, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/National-suicide-prevention-month-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Purple and teal awareness ribbon beside text reading \u201cNational Suicide Prevention Awareness Month\u201d and \u201cSeptember\u201d on a purple background.\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/18\/national-suicide-prevention-month\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about National Suicide Prevention Month 2026: Learn, support and take action\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/the-gift-we-often-forget-water-near-and-far\/\">The Gift We Often Forget: Water, Near and Far<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">August 12, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/epub_Drought_800x800_webp-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Low storage in Lake Kachess, one of five reservoirs in the Yakima Basin, in fall 2025. Aerial view of a reservoir with dramatically reduced water levels, exposing large areas of dry lakebed and shoreline.\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/the-gift-we-often-forget-water-near-and-far\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about The Gift We Often Forget: Water, Near and Far\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/6676\/\">National Nonprofit Day: Celebrating the Organizations That Change Lives<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">August 12, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/Volunteering-1-CFD-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Volunteer holding a litter picker during a community cleanup, with other volunteers collecting trash in the background.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/Volunteering-1-CFD-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/Volunteering-1-CFD-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/04\/Volunteering-1-CFD-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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 even realize,&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/6676\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about National Nonprofit Day: Celebrating the Organizations That Change Lives\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/celebrate-your-canine-friends-this-national-dog-month\/\">Paws, Play and Purpose: Celebrating National Dog Month<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">August 12, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/20220407_Husky-Giving-Day_-190-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Black-and-white husky wearing a UW-branded leash and purple bandana raises a paw to high-five a person\u2019s hand.\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/celebrate-your-canine-friends-this-national-dog-month\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Paws, Play and Purpose: Celebrating National Dog Month\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/beyond-the-bookshelf-what-your-library-card-can-really-do\/\">Beyond the Bookshelf: What Your Library Card Can Really Do<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">August 12, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Library-Suzzallo-web-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Illuminated Gothic-style university building at night, viewed from a plaza with glowing windows and architectural details.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Library-Suzzallo-web-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Library-Suzzallo-web-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/08\/Library-Suzzallo-web-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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 \u2014 their services and programs have expanded in ways that might genuinely surprise you. With&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/12\/beyond-the-bookshelf-what-your-library-card-can-really-do\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Beyond the Bookshelf: What Your Library Card Can Really Do\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/03\/help-those-impacted-by-the-fires-in-spokane\/\">Help those impacted by the fires in Spokane<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">August 3, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/08\/spokane-fire-2-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Firefighter carrying a hose near an active wildfire, with a fire engine and flames visible through heavy smoke.\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/08\/03\/help-those-impacted-by-the-fires-in-spokane\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Help those impacted by the fires in Spokane\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/the-gift-only-you-can-give-why-blood-donation-matters-this-summer\/\">The Gift Only You Can Give: Why Blood Donation Matters This Summer<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">June 30, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/07\/blood-drive-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two UWCD people wearing \u201c35 Years of Giving\u201d shirts stand beside a blood donation display, with both participants showing they donated blood.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/07\/blood-drive-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/07\/blood-drive-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/07\/blood-drive-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2021\/07\/blood-drive-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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 \u2014 especially right now Summer is one of the most critical times of&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/the-gift-only-you-can-give-why-blood-donation-matters-this-summer\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about The Gift Only You Can Give: Why Blood Donation Matters This Summer\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/understanding-disability-pride-month\/\">Understanding Disability Pride Month<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">June 30, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/06\/disability-Pride-month-100x100.jpg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Disability Pride Month graphic with the disability pride flag colors displayed diagonally beside the text \u201cCelebrating Disability Pride Month.\u201d\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 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.\"&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/understanding-disability-pride-month\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Understanding Disability Pride Month\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/make-a-splash-stay-safe-water-safety-tips-for-summer\/\">Make a splash, stay safe: water safety tips for summer<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">June 30, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/06\/Our-swim-guide-helps-Key-Biscayners-navigate-frequent-beach-swimming-advisories-Adobe-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two children play in shallow ocean waves at sunset, with water splashing around them and the sky glowing in warm golden light.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/06\/Our-swim-guide-helps-Key-Biscayners-navigate-frequent-beach-swimming-advisories-Adobe-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/06\/Our-swim-guide-helps-Key-Biscayners-navigate-frequent-beach-swimming-advisories-Adobe-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/06\/Our-swim-guide-helps-Key-Biscayners-navigate-frequent-beach-swimming-advisories-Adobe-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/06\/Our-swim-guide-helps-Key-Biscayners-navigate-frequent-beach-swimming-advisories-Adobe-45x45.jpeg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Be water-safe this summer Summer in the Pacific Northwest is something special. Hiking, cycling, running, boating, horseback riding, fishing, open water swimming\u2026we 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.&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/make-a-splash-stay-safe-water-safety-tips-for-summer\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Make a splash, stay safe: water safety tips for summer\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/the-great-outdoors-why-outside-time-matters-for-kids\/\">The great outdoors: why outside time matters for kids<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">June 30, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2023\/07\/AdobeStock_280670192-1-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"float-left wp-post-image\" alt=\"Two children kneel in the grass outdoors, using magnifying glasses to closely examine insects or plants in a sunlit park.\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Two children kneel in the grass outdoors, using magnifying glasses to closely examine insects or plants in a sunlit park. 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&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/30\/the-great-outdoors-why-outside-time-matters-for-kids\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about The great outdoors: why outside time matters for kids\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":49,"featured_media":2165,"parent":166,"menu_order":50,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","slim_seo":{"title":"UWCFD news - UW Combined Fund Drive","description":"Celebrating Native American Heritage Month October 31, 2026 Every November, we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the traditions"},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2109","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2109","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/49"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2109"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2109\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4886,"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2109\/revisions\/4886"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/166"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2109"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}