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In the words of Abigail Oduol, writing for Community-Centric Fundraising, “We’ve imagined a future where children aren’t spending their childhoods in emergency rooms battling asthma attacks. Where all people are housed regardless of what’s in their bank accounts. Where people’s location in a racial, ethnic, religious, or gendered caste system no longer have any correlative relationship with the success of their business, health outcomes, and the length of their lives.”
As community partners are being asked to do more with less, Abigail powerfully calls on us to reject scarcity and embrace abundance. Read the full article: We live with abundance. Philanthropy scarcity is fake news.
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Join us for next Wednesday’s Community Collaborative meeting August 13 at 3:30 p.m. where we will connect with guests from:
- Washington's Department of Commerce, who will share about their work, available grants, and regional engagement staff;
- The Washington Economic Justice Alliance, the multi-sector collaboration responsible for implementing the 10-Year Plan to Dismantle Poverty;
- DOH who will share about the Rural Funding Opportunity mentioned during the July call. Please note, we will extend our meeting to 5:15 p.m. to make sure we can discuss this in detail for those interested.
Join us on Zoom from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. at https://kauffmaninc.zoom.us/j/93116904570
As always, Spanish and ASL are provided, request interpretation in another language.
Meeting slides and notes are on WaPortal.
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We Have Rights is a new empowerment campaign to prepare for and safely defend our rights during encounters with Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The Immigrant Legal Resource Center’s Red Cards give examples of how all people in the United States, regardless of immigration status, can exercise their rights and protections under the U.S. Constitution. Red Cards are available in 39 languages and can be downloaded and shipped for free to non-profits.
The Deportation Preparation Manual for Immigrant Families (versión en Español) was put together by the Appleseed Network, funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and supports those who want to make a plan to protect their kids and finances in the face of deportation. It has information on guardianship including managing bank accounts, credit cards, bills, powers of attorney, property, leases, unpaid wages, taxes, and more.
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DOH is seeking applicants for its Licensed Counselor Advisory Committee, which advises on licensure and professional standards for social workers, mental health counselors, and marriage & family therapists. Open roles include one licensed social worker and two public (consumer) members. Learn more and apply by August 31, 2025. |
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School’s Out Washington has grants available to ensure Office of Refugee Resettlement eligible children are prepared to succeed in formal schooling, strengthen academic performance, and aid the social adjustment of newly arriving refugee youth and their families. Apply Aug. 8 at 5p.m.
King County has launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) for facilitation and coordination services for the King County Community Collaborative (KC3). They are seeking organizations with a strong commitment to equity, youth and family partnership, and culturally responsive practices to help support and strengthen community-based efforts. Learn more and apply by Aug. 11 at 2:00 p.m.
Cambia Health Foundation has opened Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Health Care Workforce. Cambia is particularly interested in supporting primary care teams working to optimize collaboration with people being served, providing effective care management, and focusing on both individual and population health. Apply by Aug. 14 at 5:00 p.m.
Public Health Seattle King County is offering funding for community-led projects that tackle the stigma surrounding substance use and overdose in Black, African American, American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN), and other BIPOC communities in South King County. Learn more and apply by Aug. 19 at 2:00 p.m.
King Conservation District Regional Food System Grant Program is accepting applications to strengthen the local food system in King County and advance climate resilience, food access, and community equity. Learn more and apply by Aug. 25 at 5 p.m.
The Department of Social and Health Services has been allocated $2 million towards Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Services Account. The 2025-2027 grants will focus on supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington state with access to recreation, transportation, and innovative technology. Learn more and apply by Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
Thriving Together North Central Washington has $250,000 in Vital Conditions grant funding available. Learn more and apply by Aug. 31.
Wash. Department of Commerce is funding healing-centered, culturally and community specific support services for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and unserved individuals who have experienced hurt, harm or crime. Eligibility is restricted to applicants that can demonstrate they are culturally based, directed, and substantially controlled by individuals from the specific BIPOC/unserved population served. Learn more and apply by Sept. 2, 2025 at noon.
Wash. Department of Commerce is soliciting applications for $70M in affordable housing projects from community-based organizations, housing authorities, federally recognized tribes, and local governments for the creation of new housing units, purchase and rehabilitation of new housing units, affordability subsidies, and down payment assistance for low-income households in Washington. Review the Notice of Funding Availability and apply by Sept. 26, 2025.
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August 9 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Columbia Valley Community Health (CVCH) in Wenatchee will provide free sports physicals, haircuts, backpacks and school supplies to students in grades K-12.
August 9 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Fiesta de Salud in Yakima will offer vital health screenings, complementary backpacks for kids and free haircuts.
August 13 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thurston County Resource Hub Block Party will feature free childhood immunizations, health resources, a barber shop, lunch and more.
August 15 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tri-Cities Community Health is hosting a Back to School community event in Pasco.
Sept 27 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. – Oceania Village Festival at Tukwila Community Center Park will host live music and cultural performances, food and more.
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“The narrative about philanthropy being about charity needs to change. People need to become aware that we are investing in our own futures and in our own collective prosperity.”
Abigail Oduol, writing in Community-Centric Fundraising
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NOTE: We are working to find balance in the benefits and costs associated with translation. If you would like to share this or any part of this newsletter in another language, please email Community.Collaborative@doh.wa.gov and we will work with you to translate into the language(s) needed.
Estamos trabajando para encontrar un equilibrio entre los beneficios y costos asociados con la traducción. Si desea compartir esto o alguna parte de estos materiales en Español, por favor envíe un correo electrónico a Community.Collaborative@doh.wa.gov y trabajaremos con juntos con usted para traducir.
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