The Turkey Trot is a 5k and 1-mile fun run on Thanksgiving morning that benefits Helpline House on Bainbridge Island. The run has raised more than $130,000 for Helpline House since its inception in 2010. Islanders Ann Browning and Jenny Campbell started the event nine years ago and passed the baton two years ago to […]
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Unsung Hero — Vickie Lawrence
Every year since 2004, Pacific Northwest Title has been hosting a holiday food drive benefitting all Kitsap County food banks. The drive begins the last week in October and runs for three weeks, and the company involves all its employees at both the Silverdale and Bainbridge Island locations, as well local real estate offices, lending […]
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Unsung Hero — David Cathers
The Gig Harbor Thanksgiving Basket Brigade started out 25 years ago with the goal of providing food to families in need at Thanksgiving. The effort has grown from 12 baskets organized and delivered by eight volunteers, to providing 1,580 baskets and feeding more than 7,000 people last year with the help of more than 400 […]
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Unsung Hero — Randy Biegenwald
The Kitsap Building Association wanted to expand its charitable activities in the local community about 18 years ago and members looked for recipients to provide a better Christmas experience. A couple of years later, they settled on the ALIVE Shelter, a YWCA of Kitsap County shelter and housing program for domestic violence victims and their […]
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Unsung Hero — Jim Sund
Jim Sund may be a familiar name or face to many around West Sound, but especially in North Kitsap. The retired owner of North Kitsap Auto Rebuild in Poulsbo, Sund is a longtime community volunteer who’s been serving on the boards of several local nonprofits. They include the West Sound Technical Skills Center Foundation, Jewel […]
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Microbrews for Martha & Mary — Local Suds for a Good Cause
Love local beer? How about enjoying the beer for a good cause? “Microbrews for Martha & Mary” returns for the second year, giving the local community an occasion to support Martha & Mary with a fun and festive event benefitting local seniors. Purchasing the event’s “Here We Drink” passport and web app will lead you […]
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Making a Difference — Martha & Mary
If you want to feel good about the world, drive to Poulsbo and spend some time visiting Martha & Mary, a unique organization where kids get their start in life and seniors find a caring and peaceful place to spend the last part of their life. Martha & Mary offers several services to the local […]
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Lads and Lassies Asked to Give their Treasures to Benefit Communities In Schools of Peninsula
Communities In Schools of Peninsula will host its 2018 Jack Sparrow’s Birthday Bash Benefit 5:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23, to raise funds for empowering students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. The annual fundraising event has continued to grow in popularity over the years, just like the organization’s school support programs in […]
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Unsung Hero — Bob McBride
Bob McBride volunteers in several roles in Kitsap County. A Master Gardener, he is involved with various programs at Washington State University’s Kitsap Extension. He also takes care of the Anderson Landing Preserve County Park. Through both staff and Master Gardener volunteers, the WSU Kitsap Master Gardener Program assists the public, including schools, parks departments, […]