VOAWW holds its largest fundraising event to date at Lynnwood Event Center
LYNNWOOD—Volunteers of America of Western Washington held its sixth annual Hope is Brewing fundraising event at the Lynnwood Event Center Friday, September 26, with the goal of raising the $160,000 to support ongoing operations. The fundraising event was the nonprofit’s largest to-date and far surpassed its goal, raising $192,184. The event was sponsored by Boeing, […]
VOAWW hosts 6th annual “Hope is Brewing” fundraising breakfast
LYNNWOOD — Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW) is excited to host its 6th annual Hope is Brewing fundraising breakfast on Friday, September 26th at the Lynnwood Event Center. The event brings together community members, supporters, and local leaders to raise funds that support neighbors in need across Western Washington. This year, VOAWW aims to […]
Rick Steves announces $1 million challenge match for Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
LYNNWOOD—Local philanthropist Rick Steves has pledged a $1 million challenge match to support the public phase of the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center (LNC) capital campaign, a $26.5 million project set to transform human health and community services in South Snohomish County. The LNC, a 39,000-square-foot LEED Gold-certified facility, will offer gathering spaces and critical services, including […]
Former Snohomish County Senator appointed to Trump administration
OLYMPIA—United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on May 2, announced the appointment of former 39th Legislative District Senator Kirk Pearson, by President Donald J Trump, to serve as the USDA Rural Development State Director for the state of Washington. Director Pearson will implement President Trump’s America First agenda at USDA Rural Development, ensuring the […]
VOAWW urges community support amid record demand at local food banks
EVERETT—As the cost of living continues to rise, more Snohomish County neighbors are turning to Volunteers of America Western Washington’s (VOAWW) food banks for support. However, as need soars, donations are declining—placing a critical strain on resources. With VOAWW’s warehouse shelves at critically low levels, the organization is issuing an urgent call for help. If […]
Hundreds attend VOAWW’s fifth annual Hope is Brewing fundraiser
LYNNWOOD—Volunteers of America of Western Washington held its fifth annual Hope is Brewing fundraising event at the Lynnwood Event Center Friday, September 27, with the goal of raising the $185,000 to support ongoing operations. With approximately 400 attendees, Friday’s event was VOA’s largest ever in 120 years of operation. The organization took in $156,775 from […]
Public invited to celebrate World Refugee Day at Edmonds College
EDMONDS—Refugee & Immigrant Services Northwest invites the public to join the celebration of World Refugee Day 2024 in collaboration with Edmonds College. This event is proudly sponsored by Snohomish County, Snohomish County Health Department, and Lynnwood Food Bank. World Refugee Day is observed globally every year on June 20. It was first celebrated in 2001 […]
VOA and Rick Steves break ground on new Lynnwood Neighborhood Center
LYNNWOOD—Several community partners, including Volunteers of America Western Washington, travel writer Rick Steves, Snohomish County, the cities of Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Edmonds, and state and federal delegates, broke ground on the new Lynnwood Neighborhood Center at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood, Thursday, April 18 – commemorating a project ten years in the making. Volunteers […]
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 […]
New Lynnwood Neighborhood Center to begin construction this April
LYNNWOOD—Volunteers of America’s new Lynnwood Neighborhood Center is set to begin construction this upcoming April 15 which will serve over 20,000 community members annually, from the most vulnerable needing support to at-risk children and youth. “The Lynnwood Neighborhood Center is a true partnership between the faith community, the local businesses, the local community members and […]
