Tag: philanthropy

Community Scene Mathis Guild
Community Scene

An Amazing Greek Luncheon

The Dr. Maurice S. Mathis Guild hosted its annual fundraising event at the Kitsap Golf & Country Club. This year’s proceeds benefit St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale. The 2024 funds will be used to upgrade the furniture in the labor and delivery … read more

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The 2024 class of Heron's Key scholarship recipients mingle at the annual luncheon where residents who donated to the scholarship program get to meet and mingle with the students.

Gig Harbor Retirement Community Residents Raise Scholarship Funds for Local Students

In the last seven years, residents at Heron’s Key, a continuing care retirement community in Gig Harbor, have raised $97,500 in scholarships for Gig Harbor graduating high school seniors. The Heron’s Key Scholarship Group started in 2018 to support the next generation of … read more

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Red Cross volunteer Kerri Foley sorts items for individuals impacted by a recent fire in Lakewood.

Red Cross Seeks Local Volunteers

Disaster Action Team members needed in Pierce, Thurston...

When a fire in a Lakewood apartment complex on 110th Street impacted several units last week, the local chapter of the American Red Cross mobilized immediately to provide help and hope to displaced residents. Red Cross volunteers worked with individuals and families to … read more

Community Scene PAWS
Community Scene

PAWS Annual Gala

PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap hosted its annual fundraising gala in May. Emceed by former KING 5 anchorman and journalist Mark Wright, this year’s “May the Fur Be With You” event included a silent and live auction, games, heartwarming stories, drink, … read more

Celebration of Philanthropy
Community Scene

Celebration of Philanthropy

The Kitsap Community Foundation presented its 31st annual event that brings the community together to celebrate the spirit of generosity that makes Kitsap a place we are all proud to call home. The event was hosted at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino & Resort. … read more

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Nonprofit Spotlight

Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation

Supporting Armed Forces, Veterans and First Responders

Washington state is a flood with almost 45,000 registered and legit not-for-profit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers to do so. … read more

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Midday steward Jill Dabbs out to stock her pantry. Stewards have custom shirts to share what they do.

Rotary Club’s ‘Little Food Pantry’ Project Begins Fourth Year

The Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday “Little Food Pantry Project” embarks on its fourth year providing emergency food, thanks in part to a UD5020 District Matching Grant. The grant provided a total of $3,000 for purchasing food to supplement donation and fundraising … read more

2023 summer reception

Kitsap Community Foundation

The Kitsap Community Foundation’s mission is to be “a catalyst for the greater good.” Founded in 1993 by local community leaders, the foundation partners with donors and others to invest in local nonprofits “to foster a more vibrant community for the benefit of … read more

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Volunteer Alex stocks the vegetable cooler.
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Fishline

Kitsap and Jefferson County Nonprofits — With the...

Washington state is a flood with almost 45,000 registered and legit not-for-profit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers to do so. … read more

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