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Bellingham, WA
Joined November 2012
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Double your gift to the Resilience Fund up to $115,000 to support flood response. Local funding is the fastest and most flexible funding available for crisis and disaster response.
bit.ly/WhatcomFloodRelief
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#Bulling is NEVER acceptable.
Join us to protect #AAPIyouth from bullying and hate: acttochange.org/2021dayagain…
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Project ReInvent from the NWIRC is now supporting more than 20 entrepreneurs and businesses in Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties, and we have room for more. Our services are free and sign up is easy. Let us know how we can help you: ow.ly/rqCg50DOnUV
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Pivot your business: align with at least one trend that COVID-19 has created for your small business. Learn how with Project ReInvent, a new NWIRC program for Washington small businesses: ow.ly/jsm950Dleu2
#ProjectReInvent #ReInventCorps #NWIRC #Pivot #BusinesPivot
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Thank you to @JeffBezos of @amazon for pledging an additional $25 million in matching funds to #allinWA. This generous contribution will help ensure we can expand urgent support for WA families, workers, & community partners as the impacts of the pandemic continue this winter.
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Applications are now open for #allinWA’s second Child Care grant cycle! We’ll be prioritizing licensed non-profit child care centers 👨👩👧👦 At least $2.5M will be distributed.
🚨 The deadline is Friday, January 15, 2021 by 5pm PST 🚨 You can learn more at: allinwa.org/grants/
ALT Rectangular graphic of a masked child and guardian. A blue gradient frames the image. On the bottom left corner it reads (in bold white text), "Help our working parents in Washington." All In Washington's Child Care Initiative Logo is on the top left corner.
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@AllInWA2020 has new grant for nonprofit child care centers in WA. Grants range from 7K-$40K. Centers serving a high % of children of color will be prioritized.Application deadline is Fri.,Jan.15 at 5pm. Find out more online: allinwa.org/wp-content/uploa…
#FundChildCare #workingparents
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We’re thrilled to have the support of @AllInWA2020 as we continue to support impacted families & child care providers. In partnership with First 5 FUNdamentals, this grant will help CCR support up to 56 BIPOC family child care businesses in Pierce County! allinwa.org/cci-grants-1/
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“When parents are stressed and worried, kids become stressed and worried.” nyti.ms/3p5Z0uP
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“People call it ‘grassroots’ but I call it just what we do as Lummi people.” @philanthropynw #PNW20 #deeplistening #connection #community #family
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“The essential nature of the work and not the workers” @philanthropynw #PNW20 #equity #reimagining #economieswork4all
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“What is the next step that we can take together that doesn’t break us?” #PNW20 @philanthropynw #racialequity
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We’re only $8 million away from reaching our $65 million fundraising goal! And with the dollar-for-dollar match, the impact of your donation is doubled! Help us get resources to Washingtonians most impacted by the pandemic now at allinWA.org/donate. #allinWA #WeGotThisWA
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I think it looks better on the outside. You should do your own comparison test. #allinWA @theochocolate – at Bellingham, WA
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Need tips for a virtual board retreat?
1. Supply provisions - nibbles, fidgets, poetry, etc.
2. Encourage bd mbrs 2 connect in advance w/discussion Qs
3. Engage the amazing Giving Practice team @philanthropynw
True story: Best 2-day retreat we’ve ever had and it was via Zoom!
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“Your physical home is gone, your emotional home is gone. Then, you’re going to be put with someone you’ve never known in your life… That is a terrifying process for any child.” nyti.ms/2DQ1dbm
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Do s'more for your community today by celebrating #NationalSmoresDay with an #allinWA @TheoChocolate bar! 🍫❤️ 100% of net proceeds will go to providing emergency support to families and workers across Washington. Who are you sharing a bar (and a s'more) with?
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“The work of recovering from it will not end just because we have a vaccine… We are making choices right now about where we will be as an economy in 20 years, in 30 years, based on what we do with these kids.” politi.co/30W9Wjs
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🧮 Whatcom ReStart will issue up to $2.6 million in general grants & another $800,000 for licensed childcare operators. Businesses impacted by COVID-19 w/25 employees or less are eligible to apply for grants up to $15,000. Visit our website to learn more: ow.ly/YdTj50ABwJ1
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Whatcom Community Foundation’s Resilience Fund is there to offer help when it’s needed most. whatcomtalk.com/2020/07/24/w…