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.

Essentials First: Youth-Led Fundraiser Aug 2, 2025

Join us for an afternoon planned and hosted by youth leaders from the Essentials First Hygiene Champions program. Together we will celebrate the change being made for the greater good through our work together and raise support so it may continue to grow. Lunch will be provided. Enjoy games, entertainment, food, bake sale, and so much more, all organized by our amazing Hygiene Champions Summer Program youth participants.

Everyone For Veterans A Salute to Service: Courage in the Face of Uncertainty Thur, Aug 7, 2025 6:00 – 8:00 PM

This year has brought significant change and new challenges to Everyone for Veterans, and to the veterans we serve. Many are facing hardships due to increasing costs, reduced benefits, and resource barriers. Yet, even in the face of uncertainty, courage endures. We invite you to stand with E4V and our nation’s heroes by joining us for an unforgettable evening of community, connection, and impact. Our Salute to Service celebration will honor the resilience of our veterans and the dedication of the community that surrounds them. Your support is more vital than ever, you can be the change in the life of a veteran in need. The Hall at Fauntleroy – Seattle, WA

Life Enrichment Options Annual Picnic Aug 11, 2025

LEO - Creating Homes and Enriching Lives for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Come join us for a fun-filled evening of food, games, and community at our annual picnic! This event is a great opportunity to connect with others, enjoy the outdoors, and make lasting memories. This event is for anyone that has been involved with LEO throughout the years or would like to learn more about our organization. Please RSVP as capacity is 200 people, this may fill up fast. Confluence Park Address: 595 Rainier Blvd. N. Issaquah, WA 98027 Please note, parking is limited. Plan ahead and carpool. Register HERE

Old Friends Club Annual Winemaker Dinner Fundraiser Sept 11, 2025 6pm

Enjoy a fine-dining experience at Russell's Restaurant & Loft while contributing to meaningful impact for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. Featuring Keynote Speaker Allyson Schrier. As a dementia educator, Allyson teaches both family and professional caregivers best practices around supporting people with dementia. As Program Manager at the University of Washington Memory and Brain Wellness Center, she helped launch, and then facilitated a program aimed at helping primary and allied healthcare providers better diagnose and support patients living with dementia.

YWCA: 2025 INSPIRE LUNCHEON WITH JANET MOCK Thursday, Sept 18, 2025 12:00PM

The Inspire Luncheon is our biggest fundraising event of the year, with options to attend both in-person or virtually! Gifts inspired by the event support YWCA programs across King and Snohomish counties like emergency and permanent housing; domestic violence services; and job training. Our 2025 keynote speaker is Janet Mock: NYT best-selling author, director, producer, and advocate who made waves in the media industry as the first openly transgender woman of color to write and direct a television show and secure a major studio deal. She is a media powerhouse who hopes that her creations will empower people and equip them to tell their own stories.

PorchLight: Light The Way Luncheon Sept 25, 2025

RSVP to save your seat at our annual fundraising luncheon supporting PorchLight. If you’d like to be table captain, indicate on your reservation. This is our only in-person fundraising event of the year. Attendees will be asked to make a meaningful gift during the program.

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!