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Charities help Central Washington fire recovery effort

Charities help Central Washington fire recovery effort

(Photo courtesy of Department of Natural Resources) As the wildfire in Kittitas County become contained, the real effort of recovery now begins. The fire burned through more than 23,000 acres of land and has already caused nearly $8.3 million in property damage. For more information on the areas affected, check out this interactive map provided by KING 5 News. As those displaced by the fires come back to their homes, they are now faced with the daunting task of rebuilding…

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Spotlight Charity: Consejo Counseling

Spotlight Charity: Consejo Counseling

(Image courtesy of Consejo) In 1978, Consejo Counseling & Referral Service was founded in response to a lack of culturally appropriate behavioral health resources for the low-income Latino community in Western Washington.  Over the course of more than 30 years, Consejo has expanded to include a large variety of services. Consejo’s mission is to provide a continuum of behavioral health, substance abuse and domestic violence services to individuals and families across Washington to improve the quality of their lives and…

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CFD and Mariners offer sweet prize for Earth Day

CFD and Mariners offer sweet prize for Earth Day

The Washington State Combined Fund Drive is doing its part to help the environment, and honor public employees at the same time. As a part of Public Service Recognition Week, the CFD will be holding its first-ever “Go Green” contest. From April 2 through Earth Day (April 22), every $5 that a donor signs up to contribute, or increases on his/her monthly contributions to ANY of the Combined Fund Drive’s charities in the category of ANIMALS & THE ENVIRONMENT  will…

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Spotlight Charity: Live United in Whatcom County

Spotlight Charity: Live United in Whatcom County

Photo courtesy of United Way of Whatcom County If you know anything about charities you have probably heard of United Way. Over the course of the 20th century this charitable organization has become deeply rooted in communities across Washington and the United States. Because United Way recognizes that local problems need local solutions, each branch independently develops programs that best suit the needs of the communities they serve. Every United Way throughout Washington goes above and beyond to support our…

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Spotlight Charity: Summit Assistance Dogs

Spotlight Charity: Summit Assistance Dogs

Photo courtesy of Summit Assistance Dogs Opening a door. Turning on a light. Picking up a dropped dish towel. Most of us complete these daily activities without a second thought. But for those living with disabilities, these tasks can be difficult and sometimes even impossible without additional assistance. There are currently over 55 million people in the United States living with disabilities, some requiring help from a caregiver. However, there is an empowering alternative for those who live with disabilities…

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A nice surprise for CFD contest winner

A nice surprise for CFD contest winner

(From left to right: WSECU’s Suzanne Klenk, Lisa Glassmeyer and Secretary Reed) It was just another regular workday for Lisa Glassmeyer of DSHS until her boss called a stand-up meeting at 2 o’clock last Thursday afternoon. That was when Secretary Reed walked into the front doors of the lobby in Office Building 2 and presented her with the grand prize. Shock washed across Glassmeyer’s face when she found out that because of her generous donation during the Combined Fund Drive’s…

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Spotlight Charity: Redeeming Soles

Spotlight Charity: Redeeming Soles

Photo Courtesy of “Redeeming Soles” Scott Sowle was homeless. And in need of shoes. Or more particularly, a good pair of work boots. He had procured a temporary job in day labor, but without suitable footwear he was unable to take it. The scarcity of shoes among the homeless was a trend Scott witnessed regularly during his time living on the streets in four major cities across the United States. And lack of footwear, Scott quickly realized, is also a…

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Teaming up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Teaming up for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Washington State Employees Credit Union (WSECU) and the Combined Fund Drive (CFD) are teaming up to fight cancer by offering for the first time a very special contest. From now until the end of October, any state employee, higher ed employee or state retiree who signs up to give $5 or more per paycheck through payroll contribution to one of the following charities, or anyone who is already a donor increases their donation by…

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Spotlight Charity: Ready to get GRuBby?

Spotlight Charity: Ready to get GRuBby?

If you love to dig in the garden and eat local fruits and veggies, you will love this week’s much anticipated Spotlight Charity: GRuB! www.goodgrub.org GRuB, which stands for Garden-Raised Bounty, has been contributing to the community since 2001 when Richard Doss and Blue Peetz teamed up to help the disadvantaged through their mutual passion for food and community development. GRuB’s mission is to “inspire positive personal and community change by bringing people together around food and agriculture.” To make…

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Spotlight Charities and Motorcycles!

Spotlight Charities and Motorcycles!

Photo Courtesy of FTE Magazine, Thurston County Steering Committee The people of Washington State have a reputation for being friendly, hospitable, and generous, so it is no surprise that our state is a leader in the country for charitable giving. Currently, Washington proudly ranks fourth in the United States for charitable giving by public employees. That is pretty remarkable, given our status as the twelfth most populated state in the nation! Washington’s impressive rank is largely due to the Washington…

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