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July 26, 2023
Strategies for encouraging summer reading
Schoolâs out, and summer in Seattle is in full swing. The days are long and pleasant, and activities abound. But how many kids are following their teachersâ last day advice to read every day of summer? âReading is a skill that can atrophy over the summer,â says teacher John Martin, founder of Seattle-based nonprofit Boys Read….
June 27, 2023
A microplastic in disguise: Why glitter is problematic
Glitter is everywhere. Makeup, nail polish, holiday decorations, greeting cards, gift bags. Itâs sparkly, itâs festive, it shouts fun and celebration. Itâs also a microplastic that is bad for the environment and for human and animal health. âThereâs no crisp definition of microplastics, but I would certainly consider glitter to be a microplastic,â explained Joel…
Breaking the cycle of period poverty to achieve menstrual equity
More than half of the worldâs population are menstruating people, and around 300 million people are menstruating on any given day. But for millions of menstruators, it is a monthly struggle to afford products such as pads, tampons and cups to manage menstrual bleedingânot to mention having access to toilets, hand washing facilities, sanitation and…
July 25, 2023
Why playing outdoors is important for kids
We all generally know why being outdoors is healthy for everyone, but we might not be able to articulate why. Hereâs why itâs so important for us, but especially for the benefit of kids, to spend time outdoors as much as possible. Fresh air Itâs the feeling of opening your windows on the first warm…
August 30, 2023
Eastern Washington wildfires: Resources and support
Two destructive wildfires near Spokane have destroyed hundreds of structures, burned tens of thousands of acres and claimed at least two lives. The Gray Fire sparked August 18 and quickly spread east and southeast through the town of Medical Lake and across I-90. The fire prompted a widespread evacuation of homes in Medical Lake and…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the history, diverse cultures, achievements, and contributions of Latinos whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The 2023 recognition theme, Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America, pays tribute to the immense economic and political strides Latinos have made in the U.S. The first nationally recognized Hispanic…
August 28, 2023
Meet the 2023 UWCFD featured nonprofit: NAMI Seattle
Every year, the UWCFD spotlights a nonprofit organization doing amazing work to make our communities â locally, nationally and globally â healthier and more resilient. We are excited to announce that the 2023 featured nonprofit is the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Seattle. Through empowerment and encouragement, NAMI serves as a safe place for…
August 11, 2023
Help those impacted by wildfires in Hawaii
Devastating wildfires have swept through the western coast of the Hawaiian Islands, causing widespread destruction and displacing thousands across Maui, the Big Island and the historic town of Lahaina. Search and rescue efforts continue. The death toll is at least 115 with nearly 1,000 people still unaccounted for. Though the fires have been contained some…
September 1, 2023
Promoting health in an aging population
For several generations, especially for those we know today as the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers, the American Dream included not just gainful employment and climbing the property ladder, but also a retirement filled with frequent travel, enjoying the grandkids, pursuing hobbies and otherwise finding fulfillment. This has, of course, never been a realistic view…
August 4, 2023
Washington in a statewide drought advisory
Late in July the Washington State Department of Ecology declared a drought emergency in 12 counties, including parts of Snohomish County and the two counties just east of King and Pierce, Kittitas and Yakima counties. The rest of the state is under drought advisory. Drought is the absence of precipitation, rather than the presence of an…
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