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Category Archives: Philanthropy
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.
Posted in Advocacy, Caregiving, Food, Health, Homeless, Kindness, Philanthropy, Social justice
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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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The Moment of Life – new book by Melinda Gates
The world’s largest non-profit organization is right here in Seattle. The values of Melinda Gates have been formative in the mission of this philanthropy. This PBS interview highlights her efforts and candor in advocating for equality between men and women, … Continue reading
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Give a gift to our neighbors
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David Domke PhD speaks at Skyline
David Domke worked as a journalist for several newspapers in the 1980s and early 1990s, including the Orange County Register and Atlanta Journal-Constitution, before earning a Ph.D. in 1996. He is now a Professor and Chair in the Department of Communication at the … Continue reading
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$upport Our $taff!
Our $O$ campaign is in high gear! Remember, we’re aiming for 100% resident participation! So far, 81% of our residents have contributed to this fund to express our thanks to our valued employees. Place your check payable to the Skyline Residents’ Association … Continue reading
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StoryCorps and the human voice
From Wikipedia: StoryCorps interviews usually take place between two people who know and care about each other. They can be friends, family, or mere acquaintances. A trained StoryCorps facilitator guides participants through the interview process. At the end of each … Continue reading
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Shop and give at smile.amazon.com
Irene Campbell pointed out a totally painless and profitable way to have Amazon donate 0.5% of your purchases to the SRA. It’s so simple because Skyline at First Hill Resident’s Association is a non-profit. Amazon shares its profits with non-profits … Continue reading
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Is it moral to respect the wishes of the dead, above the living?
Trillions of dollars are involved. Should personal wealth be passed unfettered to the family? What are the moral obligations to our country, our institutions and our fellow man. I know a family who left a trust giving $1M to each … Continue reading
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Operation Sack Lunch
From Freeway Park Association: “Join us for our first ever Community Lunch in the Park! We have partnered with our friends at Operation Sack Lunch and Compass Housing Alliance to offer a free, hot and nutritious meal in the park, to inspire community, conversation … Continue reading
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The Founding of UPS was in Seattle
When we think of Seattle startups, I never hear UPS mentioned. But it was not only founded here by Jim Casey but he left an incredible three legacies: UPS, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and Casey Family Programs. “In 1907, 19-year-old … Continue reading
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