As summer rolls in, so does the wildfire season here in the Pacific Northwest. While we can’t predict exactly how much smoke we’ll get, we can take steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones. This guide will help you get prepared, understand the risks, and know where to find reliable information. Download our Breathe […]
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Partner Spotlight: Lopez Food Share
Coming soon to Lopez Island residents will be a Lopez Food Center, a need which was highlighted during Covid-19 response and the Stand Up for Lopez campaign. Stand Up for Lopez donors raised a total of $645,803 that went to farms, restaurants, and food businesses through June 2021, and $25,000 of the donations were for a […]
Stronger Together, This Summer and Beyond
This past month I went to an event featuring Clyde Ford—an author, software engineer, chiropractor, psychotherapist, and boat captain (wow)—who shared stories about cruising the Inside Passage. On the surface, it was an evening about boating the Northwest waterways, but it was so much more: the history of people of color and sailing, who has […]
Partner Spotlight: Setting Sun Institute
CSSP Launches Indigenous-Led Think Tank and Hosts “Netse Mot” One People Gathering In October 2024, Children of the Setting Sun Productions (CSSP) hosted four inspiring events in Seattle, introducing the world to their new institute’s mission and vision while sharing CSSP’s enduring message of unity, strength, and hope. The first event marked the official launch […]
Building an Ecosystem
I have lost track of the number of times I’m asked: “What is going to happen with Washington’s waiver?” “Will there still be funding for Medicaid programs?” “Do we have to change our program, our goals, etc. because of shifts at the federal level?” The short answer is usually some human version of the shrug emoji. It […]