The February cause of the month is College Place Elementary Families First. CPE Families First is a school-based nonprofit created by parents and caregivers who believe that when families are supported, children thrive. At College Place Elementary, nearly three-quarters of families are low-income, over half are English language learners, and more than 5% are … Continue reading February Cause of the Month – College Place Elementary Families First

    The January cause of the month is Edmonds Pride.  Nurturing and embracing the potential of Edmonds and South Snohomish County’s LGBTQIA+ community is a pillar of Edmonds Pride’s mission. By providing leadership, learning, and economic opportunities, Edmonds Pride seeks to unleash community members’ potential as artists, leaders, and visionaries. Edmonds Pride also seeks … Continue reading January Cause of the Month – Edmonds Pride

  The December cause of the month is Wa Na Wari. This is a grass roots organization that was formed and is led by local African Americans with strong ties to the Central District of Seattle. Their mission is to create space for ​Black ownership, possibility, and belonging ​through art, historic preservation, and connection. The … Continue reading December Cause of the Month – Wa Na Wari

  The November cause of the month is Afghan Advantage (AA+). This is a grass roots organization formed and led by Afghan women. Their mission is to Nurture Communication, Self-Reliance, Literacy and Leadership by Building Community Connections Through Increased Access to Information, Experiences, and Targeted Life Skills.  Afghan Advantage has provided literacy training for Afghan … Continue reading November Cause of the Month – Afghan Advantage (AA+)

      The October cause of the month is Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN).  WAISN is an immigrant led organization committed to defending immigrant and refugee communities from deportation while advocating for meaningful, systemic change. Their work focuses on both deportation defense and pushing for policies that ensure justice for all Washingtonians.   They protect … Continue reading October Cause of the Month – Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network

  The September Cause of the month is Hello Nurze. Hello Nurze is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and FREE web resource, HelloNurze.com. It was created to empower medically complex families and individuals during their search for in-home nursing. Kathryn and Gary Knight founded it in 2023 after they personally struggled to find adequate in-home nursing care … Continue reading September Cause of the Month – Hello Nurze

 Puget Soundkeeper is the Sunday Offering recipient for August.  Their mission states, “Puget Soundkeeper’s mission is to protect and enhance the waters of Puget Sound for the health and restoration of our aquatic ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.” A founding member of the global Waterkeeper Alliance, Puget Soundkeeper has advocated for … Continue reading August Cause of the Month – Puget Soundkeeper®

  The July Cause of the month is the Sound Experience. Sound Experience sails the historic schooner Adventuress, a century-old National Historic Landmark tall ship, to educate, inspire, and empower an inclusive community that works to improve our marine environment and celebrates our maritime heritage. Their programs foster environmental sustainability, youth development, and maritime careers. The vision … Continue reading July Cause of the Month – Sound Experience

 The June Cause of the month is the University District Food Bank. University District Food Bank exists to support people experiencing food insecurity in Northeast Seattle by providing high quality food and connecting them with vital resources. For over four decades, University District Food Bank has helped prevent hunger in Northeast Seattle neighborhoods. Each … Continue reading June Cause of the Month – University District Food Bank