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How many people in Washington are hungry?

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The number of Washington households that are “food insecure” (meaning they struggle to afford enough nutritious food) rose from 288,000 to 367,000 in 2009—a 27 percent increase. Read more

in Basic Needs, Volunteering, 03/22/2011


Congratulations to the Spirit of Caring award winners!

The 2011 Spirit of Caring Celebration honored and celebrated all of the individuals and companies who are doing more to transform our community. Read more

in Basic Needs, Volunteering, 03/09/2011


Give help and hope to homeless people

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Last September, over 2,400 people experiencing homelessness came to the Community Resource Exchange for a day of hope and help. Many left empty-handed. Read more

in Basic Needs, Homelessness, Volunteering, 01/24/2011


Our Spirit of Caring Celebration is March 8

Spirit of Caring Celebration 2010

We hope you’ll join us on Tuesday, March 8 for the awards ceremony of the year—our Spirit of Caring Celebration at the Grand Hyatt Seattle! Read more

in Basic Needs, Homelessness, Volunteering, 01/10/2011


Kids write Santa this year for basic needs instead of toys

Santa Claus and his elves are seeing more heartbreaking letters this year as children cite their parents' economic troubles in their wish lists. Read more

By USA Today in Basic Needs, 12/16/2010


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