November 18, 2025
Last Week to Give Activities
It’s almost here, the final week of the 2025 UW Combined Fund Drive! For the first week of December, we’ve got a great lineup of online and in-person activities to celebrate making a difference together! We’ve got all kinds of fun things planned to wrap up the campaign and we hope you’ll join us for…
November 5, 2025
Our Community, Our Veterans: Honoring Those Who Served
Many of us are related or at least know someone who has served in our lives, be it the army, navy, marines or air force, so let’s honor and remember all those who’ve served and done their duty. The University of Washington has a history of supporting students on the GI Bill, providing an esteemed educational…
August 13, 2025
Protect yourself from poor air quality during this fire season
Wildfire season is upon us, and though the air quality in the Pacific Northwest is at safe levels most of the time, many will remember our dubious honor in October of 2022 when Seattle had the worst air quality in the world and want to be prepared. When to stay inside: If the air smells…
July 8, 2025
Help those impacted by floods in Texas
Over the 4th of July weekend, devastating flash floods struck Central Texas leaving more than 100 dead and more missing. More than 850 people have been rescued. Early Thursday morning, a flood watch was issued. Rivers began rising on Friday, July 4. People near the river were urged to seek higher ground as the Guadalupe…
May 28, 2025
Happy Pride Month! How to get involved, get support or give support
In recognition of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, which – among other factors – prompted the Gay Liberation Movement, June is Pride Month. Pride month celebrates the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community, honors those whose lives were lost to hate crimes and HIV/AIDS, and serves as a catalyst for equity advocacy. This June, Seattle Pride…
April 2, 2025
Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet
Earth Day is an annual global event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. This year’s Earth Day theme is Our Power, Our Planet, inviting people around the world to unite behind renewable energy and increase the global generation of clean electricity by 2030. Individuals are encouraged to learn more about and advocate…
January 9, 2025
Help those impacted by the fires in California
Devastating wildfires are sweeping through Southern California, causing widespread destruction and displacing tens of thousands. Active fire prevention efforts continue as firefighters battle two of the most destructive wildfires in California history. This fire is one of the top 20 most destructive in California history, based on the number of structures destroyed. More than…
January 7, 2025
Join us for the UWCFD’s Third Annual Blanket Making on Feb. 13
Join the UWCFD and the Whole U and volunteer for our Third Annual Blanket Making on Feb. 13 at noon. This hybrid event is one of our favorites. It’s easy. You only need to know how to use scissors and tie a knot. No craft experience necessary. It’s fun. Get a blanket making kit and…
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