The Garage - Immediate Need For Support

You may have heard - in the latest state budget, Governor Ferguson vetoed $25 million meant for small nonprofits and community studies. The Garage lost $300,000 - funding we were counting on over the next two years.  For small nonprofits like ours, the impact is immediate - and painful. But it’s the teens who feel it most. LGBTQIA2S+ youth, BIPOC teens, and newly immigrated young people are already navigating a world filled with fear and instability. Did you know that all events & activities, services, food, and drinks at The Garage are free of charge?  And in addition to teen-led events and activities, we also have free Licensed Mental Health Therapy and Case Management Services?  If you've ever believed in creating space for young people to be safe, to be seen, and to belong, this is a call to action.  Every dollar helps us stay open, strong, and equitable—for every teen who needs us.

The Circle: Immediate Need For Support

We are sharing a message rooted in both unity and urgency - due to a recent and significant loss in state funding, we now face an urgent need; we must raise $100,000 to continue providing essential services At The Circle, we believe that when one of us faces hardship, we all do. Many of our neighbors are living in fear—fear of sending their children to school, going to work, walking outside, fulfilling civic duties, or simply speaking their native language in public. These challenges weigh heavily on all of us who care deeply about justice, safety, and belonging. The Circle welcomed over 700 community members seeking support in the first three months of 2025. For many, we are a trusted place to ask questions, pursue education, and begin to rebuild their lives with dignity and confidence. I am sharing our 2024 Impact Report and 2025 Update: And if you can, please donate.

Do you love the work that we do? If so, please consider donating while you shop at Fred Meyer! We are now part of the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program. This program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations as The Circle based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your Card to The Issaquah Cultural Circle [dba The Circle], organization number SK522, all you have to do is shop at Fred Meyer and swipe your Shopper’s Card.  Learn more HERE

Eastside Friends of Seniors: Autumn Hearts Campaign

Join us to celebrate International Day of Older Persons on October 1st. This year’s theme—Empowering Older Adult Voices for an Inclusive Future—calls for a future where older adults are valued and welcomed, ageism is addressed, and connections of care and support are strengthened. At Eastside Friends of Seniors, we know that older adults are the heart of our community—their resilience, stories, and contributions inspire us every day. I'm excited to announce that the first $7,500 raised during the Autumn Hearts Campaign will be doubled thanks to a generous matching fund from the EFS Board of Directors. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to be part of the celebration.

Seattle/King County Coalition on Homelessness: Truth to Power Oct 8, 2025

We’re planning a beautiful night full of local artists that inspire us, teach us, and help us move forward together. Please join us to cultivate shared hope, build solidarity, and reignite your commitment to housing justice in our community! Hear from Coalition members, volunteers, staff, board, and allies about our crucial work to support 1,800 homeless students, expand civic participation in our democracy, provide quality training for hundreds of front-line staff, defend people’s homes, and protect progress on housing and homelessness in King County.

NAMI Eastside: World Mental Health Day Annual Gala October 10, 2025

Join us for an inspiring evening of fundraising and fine dining, all in support of NAMI Eastside's mission to help those impacted by mental illness lead healthy, productive lives. Enjoy an unforgettable evening with NAMI Eastside, featuring a festive cocktail hour, silent and live auctions, a delicious dessert dash, Raise the Paddle, and inspiring personal stories. This special night supports NAMI's work to provide advocacy, education, support and public awareness for individuals and families impacted by mental health. 

IFCB: Recipe for Hope: An Anchor in the Storm Oct 14, 2025

No one is immune to the storms of life: illness, job loss, divorce, injury, trauma, etc. For some, these storms come on top of already difficult circumstances and for others, the storms are what catapult them into food and resource insecurity. When storms come, we all need an anchor to provide stability and security so that we don’t get completely derailed. Come learn how we can all be anchors for others through the work of the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank, helping to ensure that basic needs are met so that the storms of life don’t sink those who just need a support system

Solid Ground: Social Justice Salon Responding to the Moment Oct 15, 2025 Seattle

There’s an existential conversation happening behind closed doors at human services nonprofits and agencies across the country about the future of federal funding and partnership, the impact to the communities we serve, and what will we do if we’re forced to choose between our commitment to our values and our ability to provide critical services to our community? At our annual Social Justice Salon, Solid Ground is opening up this conversation. We’ll bring together community thought leaders from across the worlds of human services and social justice to explore these questions and help us better understand what the future holds for our safety net organizations and the people they serve.

Hopelink: 30th Annual Reaching Out Celebration Thursday, Oct 16th 2025

The 30th Annual Reaching Out Celebration will feature impactful stories told by those who’ve turned to Hopelink in times of need and an in-depth exploration of Hopelink’s unique approach, raising awareness and funds for the agency’s vital work during a time of extraordinary need. Whether you’ve been supporting Hopelink for 30 years or have never been to a fundraising event, Reaching Out Celebration will leave you feeling inspired.

NWIRP: An Evening of Justice at Wing Luke Oct 16, 2025

Join us at Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum to honor the dedicated legal community who provides critical support to our organization and our mission of defending and advancing immigrant rights.bbFeaturing delicious food and drinks, an inspirational program, and the opportunity to donate to NWIRP - we can’t wait to be in community with you.

Project AccessNW: STRIKE Down Barriers to Health Care 2025 Oct 21, 2025

Project Access Northwest is holding another fantastic fundraising event! Please join us at Lucky Strike Bellevue for a fun evening in support of Project Access Northwest. Bowl, play pool, network, visit with friends and learn more about the important work we are doing to ensure every person has access to appropriate health care. Join us from 6:00–8:30 pm to enjoy appetizers, hosted beer and wine, and an opportunity to spend time with health care leaders in our community. Ages 21+ only

Treehouse: Tour and Connect Oct 22, 2025

We’re facing one of the most significant challenges in our history. Earlier this year the Washington State Legislature eliminated $7.46 million of Treehouse’s state funding. We were just one of many organizations impacted by devastating funding cuts that threaten essential services for our most marginalized and vulnerable youth. Despite the loss of nearly one-third of our budget, Treehouse remains firm in our commitment to young people and laser focused on our strategic goal: Young people in foster care will complete high school at the same rate as their peers, prepared to implement their post–high school plan. Please join us on October 22 for an interactive tour, snacks and conversation about where Treehouse is going and how you can be involved. You'll have an opportunity to connect with Treehouse staff and other supporters. It's a small casual event and a great chance to see your gift in action! Please bring a friend! Treehouse 2100 24th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144

Kindering: 20th Annual Kindering Luncheon Oct 24, 2025

Success for Kindering is when every child with a developmental delay or disability has access to the services they need to thrive. To make this a reality, Kindering offers a wide range of supports for children birth to 11 years old, maintains an expert staff, and proactively addresses barriers to services.  Join us for a complimentary lunch and learn about our programs and the impact they have on the children in our care.

IACS: Dhoom Machale – Bollywood Night with DJ Kapil! October 25, 2025 6pm

Get ready to light up the dance floor this Diwali at Microsoft Campus – Building 7! An unforgettable evening of music, dance, and celebration — all for a cause that matters. $45 per person | Ages 13+ | Refreshments included | Open to All. Why it matters: Your participation directly supports IACS Crisis Services — providing legal, food, and rent assistance, vocational training, and mental health support for survivors of domestic violence and community members in crisis across Western Washington. As we light up our homes this Diwali, let’s spread the light into our local community too.

Hopelink Welcome In: Redmond Center Nov 1, 2025 10am - 1pm

Please join us for an interactive tour, light refreshments, and conversations about Hopelink's work and how you can get involved. You'll have the chance to meet people from across Hopelink's programs, enjoy activities that highlight the impact of your support and pick up a Holiday Food Drive kit. You're also welcome to bring along non-perishable food items to drop off for our food markets. This is a small, casual event and a wonderful opportunity to see your support in action. Please bring a friend!

Mary’s Place Lunch & Learn

Join us at our Mary’s Place Lunch & Learn webinar programs to hear from our staff and partners about some of the causes of homelessness, as well as innovative programs to address our community crisis, and how you can get more involved. Join our mailing list to get invitations! Want to learn more now? Check out our recorded events!

United Way of King County: Eat, Drink & Be Generous Monthly Events

Working together to rebuild community through good food and generosity. A series of virtual events, Eat, Drink & Be Generous is centered around good food and raising money to support the community.  Check out the chef lineup and reserve your spot for upcoming events!