RISNW, Lynnwood Food Bank, Verdant, and LPD team up for wellness pop-up event
LYNNWOOD—Scores of passenger vehicles wrapped around the Verdant Health Commission building in Lynnwood on Monday afternoon with those from immigrant communities concerned about food insecurity in the wake of federal immigration enforcement actions throughout Puget Sound. “A lot of immigrant refugee families have self-terminated their benefits,” Van Dinh-Kuno, Executive Director of Refugee and Immigrant Services […]
Project Girl hosts second annual Juneteenth celebration in Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 19, 2024—Project Girl hosted its second annual Juneteenth celebration at Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood on Wednesday, June 19, to commemorate the day the last remaining people in the United States were freed from the evil of slavery and servitude. The event held approximately 60 vendors, food trucks, live music by […]
Verdant awards over $3.2 million in funding to 35 nonprofits
LYNNWOOD—At the February 28th board meeting, the Verdant Health Commission Board awarded $3,266,875 to 35 nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the residents of South Snohomish County. Awardees were selected from an open application process and funded programs will support diverse projects throughout the community. Each of the funded projects addresses one […]
Thousands attend first Ruthless Ryderz Trunk or Treat at Alderwood Mall
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 3, 2023—More than 4,000 children and parents participated in the first Trunk or Treat event at the Alderwood Mall by the Ruthless Ryderz Foundation on October 28. The event was sponsored by the City of Lynnwood and the Verdant Health Commission. “This event demonstrated the power of a community coming together to […]
Verdant Health brings community resources to residents with first annual Block Party
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 25, 2023—The Community Life Center was a buzz Thursday evening as hundreds attended the first annual Verdant Health Commission Block Party for free food, games, healthcare screenings, and fun. “We love the community turnout and all of the partners today that showed up to support residents,” Lisa Edwards, Superintendent of Verdant Health […]
A Lynnwood Celebration: Community partners came out in full force for Juneteenth
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 19, 2023—To commemorate the day the last remaining people in the United States were freed from the evil of slavery and servitude, hundreds of people of all colors celebrated Juneteenth at Cedar Valley Community School in Lynnwood today. “It is beautiful to see the community come out,” Olympia Edwards, Founder of Project […]
Lisa Edwards named superintendent of Verdant Health Commission
By Jennifer Piplic | Verdant Health Press Release The Board of Commissioners of the Verdant Health Commission has appointed Lisa Edwards, EdD, to serve as the Verdant superintendent effective immediately. Edwards’ extensive experience in nonprofit management, higher education, and healthcare have prepared her well, said Board of Commissioners Chair Bob Knowles. “Lisa brings a wide […]
