{"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":"2023-08-30T17:14:48","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T17:14:48","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\/06\/01\/nourishing-kids-all-summer-long\/\">Nourishing kids all summer long<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">June 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Summer-food-programs-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Summer-food-programs-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Summer-food-programs-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/06\/Summer-food-programs-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>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&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/06\/01\/nourishing-kids-all-summer-long\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Nourishing kids all summer long\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/29\/juneteenth-2026-a-celebration-of-freedom-a-call-to-action\/\">Juneteenth 2026: A celebration of freedom, a call to action<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">May 29, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>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.&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/29\/juneteenth-2026-a-celebration-of-freedom-a-call-to-action\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Juneteenth 2026: A celebration of freedom, a call to action\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/29\/pride-month-at-the-uw-and-beyond\/\">Pride Month at the UW and Beyond<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">May 29, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Colorful rainbow gay pride flag being waved in the breeze by a hand wearing a sweatband Celebrate Pride Month\u00a0 June is Pride Month, celebrated in recognition of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which was among the key catalysts for the Gay Liberation Movement. Pride Month celebrates the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, honors those whose&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/29\/pride-month-at-the-uw-and-beyond\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Pride Month at the UW and Beyond\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/27\/recreate-responsibly-this-summer\/\">Recreate Responsibly This Summer<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">May 27, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/05\/20220814_Future-Rivers-Skagit_0837-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/05\/20220814_Future-Rivers-Skagit_0837-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/05\/20220814_Future-Rivers-Skagit_0837-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/05\/20220814_Future-Rivers-Skagit_0837-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Summer is almost here! With warmer days ahead, there\u2019s no better time to get outside and enjoy everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Hiking, cycling, running, boating, horseback riding, fishing, open water swimming. When it comes to outdoor recreation, we live in a place worth celebrating. Just make sure you\u2019re celebrating safely so you&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/27\/recreate-responsibly-this-summer\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Recreate Responsibly This Summer\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/27\/wildfire-season-2026-what-you-need-to-know\/\">Wildfire Season 2026: What You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">May 27, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/06\/R-1-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/06\/R-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/06\/R-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/06\/R-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/06\/R-1-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The 2014 Chiwaukum Creek wildfire in Washington \/ Michael Stanford Wildfire season in the western U.S. has grown longer, more unpredictable and more devastating for people and wildlife in recent years. Smoky skies and poor air quality are increasingly the norm across the region and 2026 is already shaping up to be one of the&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/27\/wildfire-season-2026-what-you-need-to-know\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Wildfire Season 2026: What You Need to Know\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/05\/breaking-the-silence-how-we-can-reduce-mental-health-stigma-together\/\">Breaking the Silence: How We Can Reduce Mental Health Stigma Together<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">May 5, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Mental Health Awareness Month vector illustration with green ribbon and flowers. Human abstract profile with green ribbon, Mental health awareness May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, a designation in place since 1949. It is a time to focus or refocus on self-care, recognize the importance of mental health and honor the&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/05\/breaking-the-silence-how-we-can-reduce-mental-health-stigma-together\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Breaking the Silence: How We Can Reduce Mental Health Stigma Together\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/05\/celebrating-asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month\/\">Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">May 5, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>May is recognized as National Asian American, Native Hawai\u2019ian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, an opportunity to recognize the diverse people, cultures and communities whose contributions have enriched American life for centuries. The United States first recognized AANHPI heritage in 1978. A week-long recognition was extended to a month-long celebration in 1992 commemorating the&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/05\/celebrating-asian-american-native-hawaiian-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/05\/supporting-well-being-at-every-age-during-older-americans-month\/\">Supporting Well-Being at Every Age During Older Americans Month<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">May 5, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Every May, Older Americans Month recognizes the vital contributions older adults make to communities across the nation. Launched in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, this annual observance highlights the importance of helping older adults stay active, connected and engaged in community and social life. The 2026 theme, \u201cChampion Your Health,\u201d emphasizes prevention, wellness and empowering&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/05\/05\/supporting-well-being-at-every-age-during-older-americans-month\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Supporting Well-Being at Every Age During Older Americans Month\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/04\/08\/thank-you-for-making-the-2025-uwcfd-campaign-a-success\/\">Thank you for making the 2025 UWCFD Campaign a success!<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">April 8, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated in this year\u2019s workplace giving campaign. Together, we\u00a0raised $1,796,139, including nearly $26,000 for our featured nonprofit, WestSide Baby (WSB) and welcomed 400+ new donors! Your generosity didn\u2019t stop there. Departments hosted diaper drives that collected more than 3,000 diapers. We filled the minivan three times to deliver&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/04\/08\/thank-you-for-making-the-2025-uwcfd-campaign-a-success\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Thank you for making the 2025 UWCFD Campaign a success!\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/04\/01\/earth-day-2026-our-power-our-planet\/\">Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">April 1, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Earth Day is an annual global event on April 22 that brings people together to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This year\u2019s theme, Our Power, Our Planet, reflects the shared responsibility we have to care for the world we live in. First held in 1970, Earth Day now includes a wide range of events coordinated&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/04\/01\/earth-day-2026-our-power-our-planet\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/03\/19\/find-the-tax-help-you-need-guide-for-discounted-and-no-cost-resources\/\">Find\u00a0the tax help you need: Guide for discounted and no-cost resources\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">March 19, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/Tax_image-100x100.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Decorative image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/Tax_image-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/Tax_image-301x300.png 301w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/Tax_image-375x374.png 375w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/Tax_image-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/Tax_image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2026\/03\/Tax_image.png 615w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Tax season can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. There are trusted free tax services,\u00a0including programs like IRS Free File, VITA and AARP Tax Aide that help individuals and families file with confidence and keep more of their refund. These\u00a0no-cost\u00a0options work well for simple tax returns and are supported by&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/03\/19\/find-the-tax-help-you-need-guide-for-discounted-and-no-cost-resources\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Find\u00a0the tax help you need: Guide for discounted and no-cost resources\u00a0\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/03\/09\/leading-the-change-women-shaping-a-sustainable-future\/\">Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">March 9, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Women\u2019s History Month 2026\u00a0 The theme of Women\u2019s History Month in 2026 is \u201cLeading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future.\u201d This theme honors the many ways women are driving sustainability across environmental, economic, educational and social justice movements.\u00a0 We are living in a pivotal moment that asks us to confront climate change, economic insecurity,&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/03\/09\/leading-the-change-women-shaping-a-sustainable-future\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/02\/06\/do-a-world-of-good-volunteering-in-2026\/\">Do a world of good volunteering in 2026!<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">February 6, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Volunteering is a fun way to support your favorite nonprofit organization \u2013 plus, research demonstrates that it\u2019s good for you.\u00a0Whether 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.\u00a0In\u00a0study&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/02\/06\/do-a-world-of-good-volunteering-in-2026\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Do a world of good volunteering in 2026!\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/02\/06\/a-century-of-courage-honoring-100-years-of-black-history-commemorations\/\">A Century of Courage: Honoring 100 Years of Black History Commemorations<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">February 6, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/01\/Black-History-Month-12x18-edit-4-100x100.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/01\/Black-History-Month-12x18-edit-4-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/01\/Black-History-Month-12x18-edit-4-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/01\/Black-History-Month-12x18-edit-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/01\/Black-History-Month-12x18-edit-4-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, influences and legacies of Black Americans. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cA Century of Black History Commemorations,\u201d celebrating 100 years of the first Black History Week in 1926. Beyond celebrating this significant milestone, this year is also about highlighting the ongoing work of integrating Black&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/02\/06\/a-century-of-courage-honoring-100-years-of-black-history-commemorations\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about A Century of Courage: Honoring 100 Years of Black History Commemorations\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/01\/13\/honoring-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-building-community-uniting-a-nation\/\">Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Building Community, Uniting a Nation<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">January 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/01\/Happy-MLK-Day-100x100.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/01\/Happy-MLK-Day-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/01\/Happy-MLK-Day-50x50.png 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/01\/Happy-MLK-Day-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2022\/01\/Happy-MLK-Day-45x45.png 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy on January 19, 2026. This month, communities across the nation will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For more than 40 years, MLK Day has stood as a federal holiday - the only one dedicated to a Black American - celebrating Dr.&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2026\/01\/13\/honoring-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-building-community-uniting-a-nation\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Building Community, Uniting a Nation\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2025\/12\/01\/season-of-giving-gifts-that-give-back-2\/\">Season of giving: Gifts that give back<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">December 1, 2025<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Bring more meaning to giving season this year with gifts that give back to charitable causes and efforts. We get it. You want to give your family and friends meaningful, cool, interesting and eco-friendly gifts this holiday season that won\u2019t end up at a thrift store or in a landfill and were made by adults&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2025\/12\/01\/season-of-giving-gifts-that-give-back-2\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Season of giving: Gifts that give back\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2025\/11\/18\/last-week-to-give-activities\/\">Last Week to Give Activities<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">November 18, 2025<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s almost here, the final week of the 2025 UW Combined Fund Drive! For the first week of December, we\u2019ve 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&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2025\/11\/18\/last-week-to-give-activities\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Last Week to Give Activities\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><br \/>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2025\/11\/05\/our-community-our-veterans-honoring-those-who-served\/\">Our Community, Our Veterans: Honoring Those Who Served<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">November 5, 2025<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Many of us\u00a0are related or at least know someone who has served in our lives, be it the army, navy, marines or air force, so let\u2019s honor and remember all those who\u2019ve served and done their duty. The University of Washington has a history of supporting students on the GI Bill, providing an esteemed educational&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2025\/11\/05\/our-community-our-veterans-honoring-those-who-served\/\" 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\/2025\/11\/04\/meet-this-years-fantastic-team-of-campaign-assistants-2\/\">Meet this year\u2019s fantastic team of Campaign Assistants!<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">November 4, 2025<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s team! Kris Jenkins (she\/her) Kris is thrilled to be joining the UWCFD team as a campaign assistant for the 2025 Combined&hellip;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/2025\/11\/04\/meet-this-years-fantastic-team-of-campaign-assistants-2\/\" class=\"more\" aria-label=\"Read more about Meet this year\u2019s fantastic 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\/2025\/08\/13\/protect-yourself-from-poor-air-quality-during-this-fire-season\/\">Protect yourself from poor air quality during this fire season<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"date\">August 13, 2025<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"pull-left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Wildfire-smoke-100x100.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Seattle skyline on a very smoky day\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Wildfire-smoke-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Wildfire-smoke-50x50.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/cfd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/19\/2024\/07\/Wildfire-smoke-300x300.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Smoke from wildfires obscure the Space Needle and the Seattle skyline on Sept. 12, 2020. 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