Annual Stuff-a-Bus event returns to Everett Fred Meyer
EVERETT, Wash., December 11, 2023—The Silver Lake area Fred Meyer store successfully wrapped up its annual Stuff-A-Bus Food and Toy drive on Sunday, December 10, in partnership with Everett Transit, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 883 (ATU 883), and Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW). For three weekends after Thanksgiving Day shoppers had the opportunity to […]
Annual Stuff-a-Bus returns to bring holiday cheer to families in need
EVERETT, Wash., October 29, 2023—For three weekends after Thanksgiving, Volunteers of America Western Washington, in partnership with Fred Meyer, Everett Transit, and ATU Local 883, will host the annual “Stuff-a-Bus” toy and food drive at Fred Meyer, 12906 Bothell-Everett Hwy near SR 527 in Everett. Shoppers will have an opportunity to load an Everett Transit […]
Each week Annie’s Community Kitchen serves over 200 free meals to people in need
EDMONDS, Wash., June 21, 2023—Every Wednesday morning, around 8:30 a.m., a group of volunteers and special needs students from schools throughout the Edmonds School District, arrive at Edmonds Lutheran Church to begin prepping for Annie’s Community Kitchen’s weekly free dinner. The Kitchen is a service of Edmonds Lutheran Church that provides a delicious, hot and […]
Millenia Ministries, ending homelessness one woman, and one child, at a time
EVERETT, Wash., February 16, 2023—Nineteen years ago, Leilani Miller, Founder and Executive Director at Millenia Ministries, followed a “Voice from God” that said Snohomish County, Washington, needed her services. At the time, she was helping homeless pregnant women find housing in California. On a whim, she packed up her life and left her sunny, hometown […]
Annual Stuff-A-Bus charity drive returns to Fred Meyer in Everett
EVERETT, Wash., December 4, 2022—The Silver Lake area Fred Meyer store hosted its annual Stuff-A-Bus Food and Toy drive on Saturday, December 3, in partnership with Everett Transit, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 883 (ATU 883), and Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOA). “We have a lot of drivers with really good hearts,” Steve Oss, President […]
Cascadia Art Museum joins ‘Cranes for Peace’ fundraising campaign
“Cranes for Peace” Campaign: Unveiling 2022 Spring Washi Origami Crane earring collection to raise funds for Stop AAPI Hate Center BOTHELL, Wash., January 17, 2022 – “Cranes for Peace” campaign founder Fay Lim will demonstrate creating Washi Origami Crane earrings at the Cascadia Art Museum (CAM) during the Edmonds Art Walk on Thursday, January 20, […]
Habitat for Humanity repair’s Brier couple’s “forever home”
BRIER, Wash, January 13, 2022 – Dee Grayson, 77, and her husband have lived in their “forever home” for 31 years – a gorgeous pink Victorian house named “Brier Rose.” The Grayson family have always loved their home and community, but after suffering some tragedies, risked losing it all if it weren’t for the efforts […]
WA-GRO Foundation provides meals to hundreds of students
EL OCOTITO, Mexico, January 2, 2022 – The WA-GRO Foundation provided over one thousand residents (300 families) of El Ocotito in Mexico chicken dinners and gifts to commence the New Year. Lynnwood Councilwoman and Guerrero native Julieta Altamirano-Crosby shared with the Lynnwood Times how when she was a kid, fellow Guerrero resident Roberto Callea would […]
Annual Harvest of Hope Silent Auction & Fundraiser
EVERETT, Wash., September 2, 2021 — Hand in Hand hosts our Annual Harvest of Hope Silent Auction & Fundraiser at Boxcar Park in Everett on Friday, September 10th. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 7:30 p.m. We will share inspiring stories of hope, faithfulness, and compassion. Guests will be treated to […]
Cocoon House invites community to combat youth homelessness
Everett, WA — Nonprofit service provider Cocoon House based in Everett, WA is rolling out a new nationally-recognized, community-based approach to providing short-term shelter for youth ages 12-17. The Connections Host Home Program is creating a community of volunteer host homes in Snohomish County where a youth can stay temporarily while Connections staff work toward […]
