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Record crowd attends CFD Masquerade Ball

Record crowd attends CFD Masquerade Ball

Secretary Wyman (right) and two guests at the CFD Masquerade Ball Saturday night. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin Helle) A record crowd gathered in the Capitol Saturday night as the Combined Fund Drive hosted its fourth annual Masquerade Ball. Secretary of State Kim Wyman and her husband, John, were among the roughly 800 people who attended, 200 more than the previous high. Guests enjoyed dancing, a silent auction and even a Casino Night in the Columbia Room. The event raised more…

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SecState & AG warn against Boston charity scams

SecState & AG warn against Boston charity scams

                          Secretary of State Kim Wyman and Attorney General Bob Ferguson, new officeholders whose offices have consumer protection duties, on Tuesday joined forces to warn donors to exercise caution in making donations to charities that purport to help victims of the Boston bombings. In a joint statement, they urged Washington residents not to fall victim to fake fundraisers using the tragedy to scam people into making bogus contributions. …

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Giving wisely…..

Giving wisely…..

Secretary of State Sam Reed and Attorney General Rob McKenna are teaming up to urge Washingtonians to make wise choices with their holiday gifts to charity and avoid greedy fundraising groups. Reed and McKenna joined forces at the Senior Services Lillian Rice Center in downtown Seattle, releasing the 2012 Commercial Fundraiser Activity Report and announcing that the report will be updated weekly “in real time” to keep donors well-informed. The two statewide officials also shared tips for everyone – young…

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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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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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