There is another side to thrifting, and that is the donating aspect and the should-donate-aspect. I’m not talking about hoarders, but most of us who have a hard time letting go. “I’ll fit in it someday,” “The tags are still on it,” “My neighbor could use it,” “I can sell it online” or “I’m passing […]
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Hansville Garden Tour
The Annual Hansville Garden Tour took place in July. Six gardens were featured in this self-guided tour. This annual event benefits Hansville Helping Hands, which maintains the Hansville Cemetery and assists Hansville residents in need. Attendees delighted in touring Fat Turnip Farms, Lighthouse View Garden, Fairy Garden, Maple Madness Garden and the Greenhouse Garden.
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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 rooms. Families are an integral part to any community. While this may […]
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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 higher education students by providing funds to help them complete a four- […]
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Red Cross Seeks Local Volunteers
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 provide assistance and support them in recovery. An overnight shelter was also […]
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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, appetizers, dinner and Dessert Dash. PAWS provides vital community programs including adoption […]
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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. A cocktail reception was followed by dinner and a program. Presentation of […]
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Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation
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. For many residents, the nonprofit world can seem like a confusing, amorphous […]
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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 efforts. Beginning in early 2021 with just two pantries, the project has […]