Keilen Young had trouble in school. Now, he’s in a gifted program. One likely reason: Seyi Oshinowo, a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound. The organization, which creates bonds that can last into adulthood, is part of The Seattle Times Fund For The Needy.
Remember people in need, during the holidays and all year
Put a grocery store on your holiday shopping plan and pick up some food for your local food bank.
For Shenita Hollingsworth, 46, the trajectory of her life began when she left home at age 14 and got pregnant at age 17. It’s been rough going. She prays a lot.
Glassybaby Drinkers bring chic holiday cheer
Get full-on festive with Seattle-made glasses on your holiday cocktail table.
Hopelink was founded during the 1970s Boeing layoffs, when Bothell residents organized to help their neighbors find jobs. Now it’s one of the state’s largest nonprofits, providing a huge spectrum of services. It is also one of 12 selected agencies that help children, families and seniors in The Seattle Times Fund For The Needy.
How your Fund For The Needy donations help the community
All donations raised through The Seattle Times Fund For The Needy go directly to helping people in our community. Here is a list of some of the ways the nonprofits used the dollars last year.
Make a difference: Your donations can bring joy to others
Jacque Lewis knows all too well what it’s like to need help. Now she’s giving back, helping one of the charities supported by The Seattle Times Fund For The Needy.
As this year’s Seattle Times Fund For The Needy kicks off and Seattle’s income gap widens, columnist Nicole Brodeur takes a look at who might need a hand.
‘If he keeps improving, I see only good’
Savannah Slone was alarmed when her toddler Oliver stopped responding to his name and stopped making eye contact. But then everything changed when she found Kindering Center.
The Asian Counseling and Referral Service’s OCEAN group helps teenagers connect with their Pacific Islander heritage. The nonprofit is one of 12 organizations making a difference with The Seattle Times Fund For The Needy.