WA: Community Issues and Volunteering
WA man recognized for work helping people with Parkinson's through hiking
A prestigious award for volunteerism has been presented to the founder of an organization helping people with Parkinson's disease enjoy the great outd…
Comunidades de WA unidas para continuar limpieza del sitio nuclear de Hanford
"Todos vivimos río abajo desde Hanford": ese es el mensaje pintado en los cristales de la tienda Patagonia en el barrio Belltown de Seattle…
WA organization connects people across political divides
Americans are deeply divided on political issues. One organization is attempting to bridge this gap. The group Braver Angels brings together people …
Lack of Volunteers Hurts WA Food Banks at Crucial Time
A shortage of volunteers is taking its toll on food banks in Washington state. Joe Gruber, executive director of the University District Food Bank …
Community BBQ Supports WA Youth of Color Programming
A barbecue in Seattle is bringing the community together and will support events for youth of color in the region. United Way of King County's …
Eviction Prevention Program Moves Upstream to Help Families
An eviction prevention program is working to ensure evictions do not happen in the first place. The United Way of King County has provided $500,000 …
Community Challenge Grant Provides Unique Opportunity for WA Cities
A grant program to improve communities is open for applications. Started in 2017, the AARP Community Challenge program provides grants to …
Washingtonian Helping People with Dementia Receives Volunteer Award
A Bellingham man who supports people with dementia has received one of the most prestigious awards for volunteerism in Washington state. The …
WA BBQ Brings Together Community Kept Apart by COVID-19
The pandemic has kept Washingtonians apart for the past two years. With COVID-19 numbers down, an event in Renton is aiming to bring people together …
Small Grants Help WA Communities with Big Ideas
Grant winners from last year are encouraging organizations and communities this year to apply for AARP's Community Challenge grant. Applications …
Bilingual Station Keeps Columbia Gorge Farmworkers Up to Date
A unique radio station in the Columbia River Gorge provides information in English and Spanish, on topics ranging from the environment to immigration…
Free Tax Prep Has Proved Valuable for Washingtonians
It's the season of potentially confusing income-tax forms and line items, but free tax help is available for many Washingtonians who need it…
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