Archive of: Charities

	Title	Issue
	Go Red events focus on fighting heart disease It's National Wear Red Day and South Sound women are taking advantage of this opportunity by shining a spotlight on the No. 1 killer of women - heart disease. The American Heart Association called upon women to take action today and make it their mission to fight the leading killer, so the local South Sound Go Red supporters held an event today from 8 a.m. to noon. at the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Tacoma.	February 2011
	Goodwill selects new Gig Harbor location A new Goodwill store will open in Gig Harbor this spring in the Olympic Village shopping center. The move makes way for an expanded Safeway project in the community. "This move allows us to remain in the Gig Harbor/Key Peninsula community, which has supported our mission through generous donations," said Terry A. Hayes, President & CEO of Tacoma Goodwill, which oversees the store in Gig Harbor. "This location fits our needs now and gives us opportunities for future growth."	January 2011
	United Way of Mason County begins grant cycle United Way of Mason County is inviting nonprofit agencies to begin applying for available funds generated through the workplace giving campaign. The organization accepts applications which seek funding for the provision of education, income stabilization and health.	January 2011
	Schilling Park project receives $200,000 grant Habitat for Humanity of Mason County has received $200,000 from 2060 funds to begin permitting and construction of Schilling Park, an eight-unit complex on West Franklin Street in Shelton. The 2060 funds are raised by the county auditor who is authorized to collect a $10 surcharge on each document recorded with the office. The money is dedicated to provide housing programs for low-income residents throughout the county.	January 2011
	Woodards tapped to lead Tacoma Urban League The Tacoma Urban League for Tacoma/Pierce County has selected Victoria Woodards as its new president/CEO. She will serve in an interim role as the organization completes the requirements of the National League for the selection of a president/CEO. A Tacoma-native, Woodards began a career of community service at the Tacoma Urban League 13 years ago. She also has served in the military and worked for Boise Cascade, Airborne Express and the Pierce County Council.	January 2011
	Thurston groups receive historic preservation grants Historic preservation programs in Thurston County have been given a boost thanks to grants authorized by the Board of County Commissioners. Funding for the grants comes under an enactment from the 2005 legislature that sets aside $1 from each $5 historic document recording fee collected by the county auditor. The grant program is managed by the Thurston County Historic Commission, which reviews and recommends funding in an amount yearly not to exceed a total of $30,000.	January 2011
	Emergency Food Network nets over $100K in foundation funding Emergency Food Network received an infusion of holiday funding from several local foundations at the close of 2010. The Gary E. Milgard Family Foundation provided $27,000 for holiday meals, and when added to $7,500 from the Ben B. Cheney foundation, allowed EFN to purchase thousands of whole chickens for $2.25 per bird.	January 2011
	State introduces online registration for certain charities The Secretary of State's Charities Program has launched an online registration for certain organizations. Organizations fundraising in Washington that are exempt from the registration requirements now have the option to register online. There is no filing fee associated with the "Optional Registration" unless the filer wants to expedite the filing to receive priority handling.	December 2010
	People on the Move Rotary Club of Parkland-Spanaway has selected officers for 2011-12. They are: Ardell Samdal, Samdal Construction, president; Rich Foster, Key Bank, past president; Kevin Gleim, Thrivent Financial, president-elect; Bob Johnston, Grand Departures, secretary; Judy Keller, retired, treasurer. Nori Roman has been promoted to vice president and private banking relationship manager for Columbia Bank in Tacoma. She began working for Columbia Bank in 2001 and joined the private banking team during 2009. Roman has a bachelor's degree in business from St. Martin's University in Lacey and recently graduated from Pacific Coast Banking School.	December 2010
	PSE Foundation awards more than $200,000 to nonprofits The Puget Sound Energy Foundation is distributing $202,500 this month to 84 organizations as part of the foundation's second round of grants. The December round of funding, the ninth since the foundation's inception in 2006, supports community programs in environmental stewardship, education, the arts and culture, with a particular emphasis on human services. Recipients in the South Sound included:	December 2010

Archive of: Charities

Advertisement