Category Archives: Philanthropy

Red State Breaking

Thanks to Ed M. BREAKING: Pope Leo XIV Answers Barack Obama’s Call — And What Happened Next Left the Nation Silent Before It Rose in Applause Just hours after Barack Obama publicly urged Americans to come together in the fight … Continue reading

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Woman retrofits vending machine to dispense random acts of kindness

from GoodGoodGood – thanks to Pam P. It all started nearly four years ago when Michigan artist Andrea Zelenak had the idea to turn an old bait and tackle vending machine into something a little more meaningful. In 2022, the … Continue reading

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Skyline resident honored

Evergreen Treatment Services We are proud to announce Suzanne Hittman, longtime friend of ETS and philanthropist in Seattle, as the 2025 Evergreen Trailblazer Award recipient! Suzanne has spent her life as a catalyst for change through her roles as a … Continue reading

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A New Populism: Ideas for Democrats

By David Brewster One basic axiom for a party in trouble with voters is to absorb and expand the reach to new voters. The Democratic Party is losing touch with voters, so here are some expansion ideas. My main suggestion … Continue reading

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I Ran U.S.A.I.D. Killing It Is a Win for Autocrats Everywhere.

By Samantha Power in the NYT (Thanks to Diana C.) Ms. Power was the administrator of the United States Agency for International Development in the Biden administration. We are witnessing one of the worst and most costly foreign policy blunders in … Continue reading

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Maggie Smith’s greatest roles: witch, countess, and charitable figure

from www.goodgoodgood.co thanks to Pam P. On September 27, Dame Maggie Smith passed away at the age of 89.  The prolific British actress was a force both on stage and on screen, earning the Academy Award for Best Actress at 35 … Continue reading

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Firefighters raise nearly $1 million for shelter dogs by modeling in charity calendars

The respected first responders of Colorado’s fire departments are skilled at saving lives and combating wildfires, but once a year, they approach things a bit differently: by turning up the heat. The annual Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar, created by a number … Continue reading

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Skyline couple highlighted at the Frye Museum

Thanks to Ann M. Frye Gallery Guide Diana Caplow and her husband Mike are supporters of the Frye who have been visiting the museum since the early 2000s. The Caplows are art collectors drawn to works not just for their … Continue reading

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Charles Feeney, Who Made a Fortune and Then Gave It Away, Dies at 92

After piling up billions in business, he pledged to donate almost all of his money to causes before he died. He succeeded, and then lived a more modest life. By Robert D. McFadden in the NYT (thanks to Mike C.) Charles … Continue reading

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Help for Maui residents affected by the fires

Karen McM brought this to our attention and recommends Maui Strong as good place to consider making a donation to help. There are many other good organizations listed below.

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Transforming Age currently has around 2 million square feet of development underway across the organization, with a footprint in 22 states.

From Senior Housing News by Tim Regan With the creation of a new affordable housing arm and a handful of other notable developments in 2022, it has been a big year for Transforming Age. But the senior living nonprofit is … Continue reading

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Gala for the Asian Hall of Fame

November 18, 2022 5:00 – 8:00 PM Sky View Observatory700 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Join some Skyliners, have a superb dinner, listen to great music and a have chance to celebrate and honor the Asian community. Click here https://www.asianhalloffame.org/tickets … Continue reading

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The new Washington Nonprofit Handbook is here

Thanks to Mary M.     Communities Rise has published an updated resource that puts nonprofit law into plain language. It has been updated to be consistent with the modernized Washington Nonprofit Corporation Act (RCW 24.03A). Check out the 2022 Washington State … Continue reading

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