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Zoe Charlebois, 10, and Makayla Goshen, 10, make their friendship first aid kits during the InspireHER event at Snohomish Boys & Girls Club. Story on Page 14.

■ ‘Healing and hope’

at the Safe Harbor free clinic in Stanwood. Page 4

■ Meet the Brown

Bag Brigade at Hands Together. Page 6

■ Thousand rely on

Eagle Wings disAbilility Ministries. Page 8

■ A toy drive brought to you by bikers with big hearts. Page 10

■ Journey from a home and garden store to senior services. Page 11

■ The new YMCA will still be a community hub, just in a bigger space. Page 12

■ Inspiring girls to

achieve their dreams at InspireHer. Page 14

■ Our annual list of

Ways to Give to the county’s many worthy causes. Take your pick! Page 16-22

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That’s using his head. Delivery driver Bruce Rhodes wears his photo ID where clients can easily see that he is with Meals on Wheels.

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Maya Bristol, 19, sings “Fearless” by Olivia Holt for her solo performance during the Music YoU-ROCK program at the Northwest Music Hall on Nov. 1.

Rock music therapy is just one of several programs from the Snohomish County Music Project By Noah Haglund Herald Writer

EVERETT — There were solos on the box drums. A musical version of follow the leader. And a karaoke sing-along to Joan Jett & the Blackhearts’ “I Love Rock ‘n Roll.” “Ow!” Welcome to Thursday evening at the Snohomish County Music Project. A therapeutic group meets weekly at the Northwest Music Hall, inside the Everett Mall. The Music YoU-ROCK program is for teens and young adults with special needs. “These guys are my life,” said Anthony Moore, 20. “I’m here enjoying it with my friends. The thing I like the most is the band. I have a lot of friends here.” Moore was one of five participants for a session in early November. They were all from Everett or neighboring communities and ranged in age from 16 to 21.

Leading the session was Ben Kendall, a board certified music therapist. The multi-instrumentalist with long, dark hair and an introspective air opened with hand-drumming to get people moving. “I just let them play to start with, kind of an open jam,” Kendall said. Over the next hour and a half, they moved through other activities. For follow the leader, they took to keyboards, drum sets and open-tuned guitars, while Kendall manned the bass. He described it as a play-how-I-play activity. “It’s a way to build social skills as well as a mirroring activity,” he said. As they went around the circle, it came time for Amanda Winsor to lead. Wearing a shirt with “Girl Warrior” on the front, the 16-yearold sat cross-legged with a small purple guitar. She would strum for a few seconds — then stop abruptly. A few more seconds — and stop. A

Scott Grossman, 20, plays the drums for his solo performance.

quick chord — and brief silence. The others, on their respective instruments, tried to play and pause along. They rehearsed an original song, “Friendship of Magic,” playing along with tone chimes. They wrote the lyrics in October. The song begins: We believe in magic It’s all about being nice Not being a bully and Keeping others safe They finished with a mini dance party and a goodbye song. Kendall graduated in 2015 from

Seattle Pacific University, where he studied music therapy and psychology. He later interned at a psychiatric hospital in New Orleans. His main instrument is percussion. He’s been playing drums since he was about 10 and has played in several bands, adapting to styles as diverse as heavy metal, indie rock, jazz and funk. He also plays guitar. “Ben is a good teacher to me,” said Maya Bristol, 19, who enjoys See MUSIC, Page 2 Grossman puts his hands in the air after he finishes his solo performance during the Music YoU-ROCK program.

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Drew Rogerson, 21 (center) helps lead the group in playing a song they wrote last week during the Music YoU-ROCK program at the Northwest Music Hall in Everett.

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singing, guitar and piano. “He knows a lot of instruments, a lot of different kinds of music.” In addition to the weekly Everett sessions, the Snohomish County Music Project runs another Music YoU-ROCK program in Tulalip. The programs are operated in partnership with the Washington State Developmental Disabilities

More information www.scmusicproject.org. Want to join in? The Snohomish County Music Project has planned its annual Music YoU-FEST for March 23. Program administrator Erica Lee described it as “a festival that promotes wellness through music therapy.” The festival includes workshops led by board-certified music therapists, group performances and a scavenger hunt, among other activities. It’s free. Administration. That’s just one brand of music therapy from the Music Project.

There are sessions tailored to incarcerated and homeless youth.

Other forms of music therapy are available for people of varying ages with conditions such as traumatic brain injury, post traumatic stress disorder and dementia. There are programs for children —from infants and toddlers on up— and seniors. For military veterans, too. Launched in 2011, the Music Project grew out of the Everett Symphony, which fell on hard times during the economic downturn. The nonprofit also manages the Northwest Music Hall, a former triplex movie theater in

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the Everett Mall. That’s where the group of friends meets Thursdays for the therapeutic rock band. Scott Grossman, 20, likes the box drums best. He has drums at home, too. “That’s my favorite,” he said. Drew Rogerson, 21, chimed in to sum up what his friends were probably thinking. “I love it so much,” Rogerson said. “We have a good time.” Noah Haglund: 425-339-3465; nhaglund@heraldnet.com. Twitter: @NWhaglund.

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NEW EVERE T YMCA T OPEN ING FALL 2019 !

Architectural rendering of the new Everett YMCA.

HERE WE GROW AGAIN! As a nonprofit, cause-driven organization, the YMCA of Snohomish County served more than

102,000 people in 2017 through its six branch locations, 54 program sites, and Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliate. And this number will grow with the opening of the new Everett Family YMCA in fall 2019. Great communities don’t happen by chance. They are built through forethought and hard work of committed visionaries who inspire others. And great YMCAs don’t happen by chance. Donations help create a place where lives will be transformed - for generations to come. Our heartfelt thank you goes out to all the committed visionaries, supporters, and donors of the YMCA of Snohomish County.

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause At the YMCA we focus our work in three key areas, because nurturing the potential of kids, helping people live healthier, and supporting our neighbors are fundamental to strengthening communities. Membership dues and program fees help pay overhead and keep our doors open; however it’s individual donations from community members that allow us to open doors for people who would otherwise be unable to participate in our programs and activities. In 2017 the YMCA of Snohomish County provided $2.36 million in financial assistance to 10,259 people. In addition, through contributions to our Annual Campaign, an additional $3.7 million was provided in youth and family program subsidies to nurture the potential of 38,993 children and teens throughout Snohomish County.

2017 COMMUNITY IMPACT SNAPSHOT 1,526 CHILDREN

took part in child care programs providing working parents with the dependable support they need, and the consistent routine and adult relationships their child relies on for healthy development. Sixty percent of children enrolled in child care programming receive some level of financial assistance.

58,557 ADULTS took a step toward better health through YMCA programs and healthy living activities.

Y-Community provided support and encouragement to more than

600 HOMELESS RESIDENTS

158 MENTORING MATCHES Big Brothers Big Sisters provides quality one-to-one, school-based, and community-based mentoring.

2,450 VOLUNTEERS offered valuable assistance with policies, programs, and activities donating 42,112 hours of service.

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24,626 YOUTH learned the importance of teamwork and commitment while gaining selfconfidence in ongoing wellness activities including aquatics, youth sports, dance, and other well-being opportunities.

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‘Healing and hope for the hurting’ The only free clinic between Seattle and Canada is in Stanwood. It’s helped 15,000 people in a decade By Zachariah Bryan Herald Writer

STANWOOD — When people are out of options, they can turn to the Safe Harbor Clinic in Stanwood. It’s the only free clinic between Seattle and Canada and it provides a range of services, including chronic, respiratory and podiatry care, as well as same-day drop-ins. The mission statement is “healing and hope for the hurting.” Dr. Jimmy Grierson, who founded the clinic almost 10 years ago, said the demand has been greater than he could ever imagine. Throughout the years, the clinic has seen 15,000 people walk through the doors. Often, they need help for chronic health issues, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Other times, they’re getting major diagnoses for the first time, such as cancer. People swallow their pride to come to a free clinic, Grierson said. That’s why it’s significant that a tiny site in a town of over 6,000 has become so popular. “When people come in, they’re often afraid, embarrassed, but they have significant needs,” he said. Like the man who was prediabetic, who quickly needed to change his lifestyle before facing dire health consequences. He received advice on changing his diet and started living a fuller, happier life. Or the woman who worked at a nearby restaurant. She had a lung disease and she was afraid of losing her job from missing too much time. It wasn’t until she went to Safe Harbor that she learned how to take care of her disease. Now she can keep working without worrying about lengthy hospital stays.

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Then there was the man who lost his job and family because of alcohol abuse. Not long after the clinic opened, Grierson counseled the man on steps he could take. Years later, the man had become a real estate agent. He approached Grierson at an event, crying, saying his life turned around that day. “Those people are the real success stories to us,” Grierson said. “We pick them up when

they are stuck and broken.” Safe Harbor Clinic started as an idea thousands of miles away. Grierson was in Haiti on a medical mission sponsored by Camano Chapel. He saw firsthand how much a free clinic could do. Then, he thought to himself on the flight home, if that could work in Haiti, why not Stanwood? There are people in desperate need of health care in

his own community. Grierson describes many of his patients as the working poor: those who don’t have health insurance through their employers, but can’t afford to pay for their own — not when they have to worry about food and rent. The clinic started off as a leased space in Skagit Regional Clinic, twice a month. It wasn’t

From left, Cathy Fliris Colleen Shannon, and Kathryn Arneson look over a patient’s test results at Stanwood’s Safe Harbor Clinic on Nov. 16.

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These Arlington volunteers haven’t seen the need subside By Lizz Giordano Herald Writer

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Susan Sanderson (left) and Clarisa Shook check the patient schedule at the Safe Harbor Clinic.

Clinic: A dental program could be next From Page 4

long until Grierson realized that Safe Harbor needed to grow. So, in 2012, it moved into its own building. Now, it’s open every Wednesday and Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m., as well as some Mondays for referrals. It’s manned by three employees and 85 volunteers. Grierson hopes to create a free clinic model, so the success seen in Stanwood can be replicated throughout the country. In the more immediate future, executive director Sandy Solis said she plans to reopen the dental program next year, thanks to an anonymous donor. Teaching patients is where Safe Harbor Clinic thrives, Grierson said. While the clinic may not have as much money or as many gadgets as

Benefit concert What: A concert to raise money for Safe Harbor Clinic When: 5 p.m. Dec. 16. Program: “Stille Nacht,” an evening of European and Celtic infused Christmas music. Where: St. Aidan’s Episcopal, 1318 Highway 532, Camano Island 98282. a hospital, he said, it makes up for it by connecting with people and teaching them how to take care of themselves. “Truly just loving your neighbor is really what we shine at,” Grierson said. “It’s bringing humanity back into health care.” Zachariah Bryan: 425-3393431; zbryan@heraldnet.com. Twitter: @zachariahtb.

ARLINGTON — After 10 years, members of the Brown Bag Brigade have a routine. The volunteers start to gather around 2 p.m. every Thursday at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, and immediately they are on task. Nancy Kephart is charged with packing the carrots, while Sandie Cooper preps the brown sacks, inserting a juice box and granola bar into each. Char O’Neal and her mother Sue O’Neal assemble the sandwiches, assisted by Karen Rieger and Kay Wood. The women chat about the previous week, along with sharing stories and reminiscing. About half an hour later, all 60 lunch bags are packed. The next day they will be delivered to the Arlington Food Bank. “They got it down to a fine science and get the lunches packed pretty quickly,” said Virginia Hatch, who has helped organize the effort for years. The program is part of the Hands Together project, which runs a cold weather homeless shelter hosted by a coalition of churches in Arlington. The women joined the Brown Bag Brigade for various reasons. Kephart’s grandson did a service project with the group, though she stayed on after his hours were completed. Sue O’Neal was introduced to the group through her daughter, Char. “I love being here for the people that need it,” Char O’Neal said. “It’s a joy to do this,” Reiger chimed in. Another small cadre of volunteers buy the food and deliver the sack lunches to the food bank. “When the economy tanked, we asked what we can do to actually help,” Hatch said. “It’s not an exciting meal, but it’s a balanced lunch.”

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Sandie Cooper, a volunteer with Hands Together and the Brown Bag Brigade, preps the lunch sacks inserting a juice box and granola bar into each.

Before the Brown Bag Brigade began delivering the meals, Hatch said it was apparent there were hungry kids standing in line with their parents at the food bank. “If the need is there, we want to be there,” Hatch said. To fund the lunches, the group collects money from the local Rotary Club and other service and charity organizations. Church congregations also give. A little over a decade ago, as homelessness was becoming more visible in the city, Pastor Deena Jones of the Arlington United Church called a meeting. “Looking outside my office there was a homeless person. There was another on my drive,” Jones said. “My eyes were just opened up to the situation.” About 30 folks attended the meeting, which led to the Hands Together project and the Brown Bag Brigade. The cold weather shelter was launched a year later. It operates between Nov. 1 and the end of March, when nighttime temperatures are at or below freezing. Breakfast and dinner are provided.

Jones said the cold weather shelter was opened 42 nights last season and served about nine people each night. “Our numbers seem to go up almost every year,” she said. It’s a large undertaking, requiring two people for each of the three shifts. “Our biggest challenge is getting enough volunteers to be here,” Jones said. The shelter has become a community affair. Throughout the week it rotates among several churches; Arlington United Church, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Jake’s House and Smokey Point Community Church. A trailer is used to cart the mattresses and bedding between churches. Volunteers also come from Arlington Free Methodist Church, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Lifeway 360, Sisco Heights Community Church and the Latter-Day Saints. For more information, call 360-435-3259. Lizz Giordano: 425-374-4165; egiordano@heraldnet.com; Twitter: @lizzgior.

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This winter, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County will open the doors to an all new 18,000 square foot Club to support the youth of Mukilteo. The Club will serve approximately 3,000 local youth with a variety of programs. This all new club would not have been possible without the support of partners like Comcast. The new Club will be located at Harbor Pointe, a convenient, easily accessible location. The Club will feature: • 7,000 square foot gymnasium • All-purpose ball fields • Teen center • Tech Lab powered by • Program space to expose kids to Robotics & other STEM-related activities

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Volunteers serve a homemade meal during the Eagle Wings disAbility Ministries Thanksgiving dinner at the Warm Beach Free Methodist Church in Stanwood on Nov. 16. PHOTOS BY OLIVIA VANNI / THE HERALD

Mom found healing in work with disabled Eagle Wings disAbility Ministries serves thousands By Stephanie Davey Herald Writer

MARYSVILLE — Jacob Byron took his girlfriend, Justine Hagan, to a sock hop about eight years ago. It was their first time at a celebration hosted by Eagle Wings disAbility Ministries. Since then, they’ve gone to about one event every month. Eagle Wings is a nonprofit that

organizes gatherings in Snohomish County for adults with disabilities. They put together about 40 occasions per year, and serve more than 2,200 people. The program is based in Marysville. Byron was diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome when he was two weeks old, and Hagan was born with Down syndrome, said Byron’s mom, Tammy Byron. Jacob Byron is 25, and Hagan is 26. They grew up in Granite Falls,

and decided in the sixth grade they were going to get married. The family hopes to have a ceremony some day to celebrate their love. For now, they’re having fun dining and dancing with their friends at the Eagle Wings parties. Tammy Byron is usually their chaperone. She appreciates that there’s a safe space for the two to have a social life and be independent. “They are just happy to be

together, and that’s my favorite thing,” she said. She has known Kinder Smoots, the director of Eagle Wings, since Jacob Byron was a baby. He was in a class with Smoots’ daughter. Smoots has run the program for more than a decade. It was founded by a retired pastor named Henk Wapstra in 2000. In the beginning, there was one Christmas dinner that fed 60 people. After a few years, Wapstra decided he needed help. A friend gave him Smoots’ phone number. She was in bed when he called. She hadn’t left the house in almost

Learn more For more information or to sign up for an event, email kinder.eaglewings@frontier. com or call 360-658-6093.

a month. Her daughter, Kayla Holdaway, had recently died from complications of a disease called arthrogryposis. The disorder includes See EAGLE WINGS, Page 9

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a number of rare conditions that usually affect joints and muscles. “During that time of depression I was crying in bed, saying, ‘What good can come out of taking a child like this?’” Smoots said. “Eagle Wings was the answer to that question.” Holdaway was outgoing and wise beyond her years, Smoots said. She was 11 years old when she died in September 2003. Smoots agreed to help Wapstra with the holiday meal that year. It was scheduled for the first week of December. Smoots didn’t realize how much work she had taken on. The crowd ended up being almost four times larger than it had been in previous years. “Being part of this organization it just, it changed me,” Smoots said. “It brought me my own healing out of the grief of losing my daughter. At that point I didn’t know if I was going to survive that loss.” She didn’t want to wait an entire year to invite the community out again. She started adding more celebrations each year. The goal is to bring adults with disabilities out of isolation, Smoots said. “They don’t get out very much, so we provide opportunities for them to get out in a loving environment,” she said. Smoots doesn’t publicly announce event schedules. Those who are interested can contact the organization to be placed on a mailing list for the next gettogether. Invitations are sent out in the order the requests are received. The program is focused on making connections and doesn’t provide social services. However, volunteers often offer links to local workplaces. “Those are business owners who then have a touch point with this population,” Smoots said. “They are more apt to be open to having a person with special needs come help in their business.” She usually plans an event

Michelle Clark’s plate is filled with food by a volunteer during the Eagle Wings disAbility Ministries Thanksgiving dinner at the Warm Beach Free Methodist Church in Stanwood.

for every holiday and season. In winter there’s a Valentine’s Day dance, during spring there’s a Hawaiian luau and in summer they rent out the Forest Park Swim Center. Most people who attend have been diagnosed with a developmental disability, Smoots said. “We don’t really turn a ton of people away,” she said. “But a person would quickly realize, ‘OK, I’m able to serve as a volunteer, rather than be a guest.’” Smoots has made an effort to treat this community as she would her own family. She can think of hundreds of stories that have come from Eagle Wings. One that stands out is her own. Stephanie Davey: 425-3393192; sdavey@heraldnet.com; Twitter: @stephrdavey.

Left: Dyane Baker is excited about her meal during the Thanksgiving dinner in Stanwood.

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Thanks to your generous support last year...

177,052 weekly meals were delivered to homebound residents

740 health and safety related home repairs were completed

215,875 DART and TAP bus trips were performed

41,323 information and assistance requests were answered

1,115 people were provided health & wellness services

Together, we can continue to help more than 24,000 older adults and people with disabilities every year. Please consider making a gift at homage.org or call 425-290-1262.

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Clean-and-sober bikers with heart By Julie Muhlstein Herald Writer

EVERETT — Black leather and tattoos, big bikes and broad smiles, that’s what it looked like several weekends ago outside the QFC store at Claremont Village. “We’re killing it,” said a beaming Jerry “Rotten” Remington, who belongs to the Unchained Brotherhood Motorcycle Club’s Everett chapter. An Unchained Brotherhood member dressed in a turkey suit let out a loud “gobble-gobble” as a shopper gave one more frozen bird to the club’s cause. Remington said they were “close to 100 turkeys” for the day. The clean-and-sober group, one of four Unchained Brotherhood chapters statewide, was at the store along Evergreen Way Nov. 10-11 collecting turkeys donated by shoppers. Those turkeys and other food donations went to the Everett Gospel Mission for holiday meals. Harley-Davidson bikes and other motorcycles lined up outside the supermarket were a crowd-pleasing attraction. But they’re hardly suitable for carrying hundreds of pounds of groceries. “The Everett Gospel Mission comes and picks up the food. We’ve got a little routine going so we don’t have to transport all those turkeys,” Remington said. The 53-year-old Everett man said he’s now celebrating 15 years of clean time after struggling with substance abuse for much of his life. “This is our indirect amends,” Remington said of the club’s charity work. “The only thing that works for me is a 12-step program,” he added. Unchained Brotherhood’s Everett chapter is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Remington, one of the charter members a decade ago, is vice president of the nonprofit’s state organization. While helping themselves, members of the recovery and recreational group make it a priority to help others.

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Rik Jensen (right) teaches Braelynn Oxstien, 8, how to make turkey noises during the Unchained Brotherhood’s 10th annual turkey drive for the Everett Gospel Mission on Nov. 10 in Everett.

Toy drive The Unchained Brotherhood Motorcycle Club’s Everett chapter, a clean-and-sober recovery and recreation group for male bikers, has scheduled a toy drive for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8 and Dec. 9 at Walmart, 1605 Everett Mall Way, Everett. There will be a Santa and free photos available. Toys collected will be donated to Seeds of Grace Christmas House in Marysville. More information: www.unchainedbrotherhood.org/ As they’ve done in years past, they’ll have a toy drive to provide holiday gifts for families in need. Unchained Brotherhood members are scheduled to collect toys 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8 and Dec. 9 outside the Walmart at 1605 Everett Mall Way. “We always have a Santa Claus

and we have a Harley-Davidson. We’ll give away free pictures — we print them right there,” Remington said. Donated toys will go to Seeds of Grace Christmas House, an outreach program of Allen Creek Community Church in Marysville.

For club members, there’s good fun as well as good works. “We have a very large recovery support family,” said Remington, who runs a painting and pressure washing business. Even if they don’t ride motorcycles, he said, “we call them the unchained family.” With his Harley-Davidson Softail bike, he joins other members for long rides. They’ve been to Oregon, and to Reno, Nevada. “The pack’s where it’s at,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun riding with the group. We go somewhere else, hang out, look at stuff.” After years of food drives, this was the first time for the turkey suit. Members took turns suiting up, with Rik Jensen wearing it

the first day outside the QFC and Lance Driscoll dressing up as the big bird the second day. Unchained Brotherhood member Eddie Gentry, 52, said the club helped change his life. “It’s awesome,” Gentry said. “I’ve taken from my community. It’s time to give a little bit back.” Mike Woehl, vice president of the club’s Everett chapter, said that after a long time “running the streets,” he has been clean five years. “My message to anybody that struggles, there’s hope,” said Woehl, 44. “Today what I know is that as long as an addict has a breath in them, there’s hope.” Julie Muhlstein: 425-339-3460; jmuhlstein@heraldnet.com.

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Homage Senior Services fulfills Wight’s mission By Julie Muhlstein Herald Writer

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Homage Senior Services CEO Steve McGraw pauses beneath a large covered space that for years protected merchandise on display at Wights Home & Garden.

their native languages, and are able to socialize.” McGraw is pleased the remodeled building — which incorporates a skylight, garden windows and other touches from the old business — is attracting the attention of people in need. “We were hopeful when we looked at this property that it would bring more exposure and awareness,” he said. “We have more walkins and more calls for assistance than we had before — and more demand for our services.” Bruce Rhodes, a Meals on Wheels driver and delivery man, is retired from driving a cement truck. “This helps me feel useful. Today I had 30 clients,” the 64-year-old said. “I needed to do something that gave me a sense of purpose.”

Learn more Information about Homage Senior Services: www.homage.org Rhodes said some clients are as grateful for the company as they are for the meals, which are delivered without charge. “You build a rapport with these people. They’re letting you into their home every week,” said Rhodes, who while delivering food had just brought a donated starsand-stripes quilt to a military veteran in his 90s. McGraw said the agency serves about 150,000 meals annually through the program. “Hundreds get delivered every day,” he said. Meals on Wheels clients

After making deliveries and returning to the food storage areas at Homage Senior Services, Meals on Wheels delivery driver Bruce Rhodes (left) shares something he captured on his cellphone camera with CEO McGraw.

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LYNNWOOD — During holiday seasons past, it was Wight’s Wonderland of Christmas. Transformed, the former home and garden store is now Homage Senior Services. Established in 1974, the nonprofit helps older adults and those with disabilities to live independently. Its programs include Meals on Wheels, Dial-A-Ride-Transportation (DART), home modifications and repair, mental health services, wellness classes, multicultural gatherings and more. Steve McGraw, Homage Senior Services CEO, said during a recent tour of the agency’s new digs that people still show up looking for Christmas trees. A patio area where gardeners once shopped and people found fresh-cut trees before Christmas now leads to a parking area for Meals on Wheels and DART vehicles. In August, Homage Senior Services hosted an open house at its new high-profile location, 5026 196th St. SW, the former site of Wight’s Home & Garden. A popular destination that lured shoppers from far beyond Lynnwood, the nursery founded by Chauncey Wight had been there since the 1960s. Each holiday season, the store became a winter wonderland. Owners Jim and Dorothy Anderson, who bought Wight’s in 1983, closed their store in April 2017. “We still keep in touch. Jim Anderson was here for the opening,” McGraw said. Acknowledging that the closure of Wight’s saddened the community, he said many have shared that they’re “happy it was going to be put to good purpose.” Last year, the nonprofit changed its name from Senior Services of Snohomish County to Homage Senior Services. The name is meant to recognize and honor the contributions and diversity of older people and those with disabilities. The new site, more than 3 acres now owned by the nonprofit, has brought more clients to an agency that was once harder to find. “We used to be in three locations,” McGraw said. The Center for Healthy Living, in partnership with Verdant, was once on Alderwood Mall Boulevard. It’s now in a spacious, beautifully renovated room in the Homage building. “It’s the only multicultural senior center in the county, and only one of three in the state,” McGraw said. At culturally specific gatherings, scheduled meals are served at the Center for Healthy Living to groups from Chinese, Filipino, Latino/Hispanic, Korean and Vietnamese backgrounds. “Each group has a different day,” McGraw said. “A lot of older adults still speak Traffic: 11/21/18 Live: NA

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Ted Wenta, the senior vice president of operations, helped shape the new hub By Caleb Hutton

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n his office, Ted Wenta keeps a framed drawing his wife Teresa made as a girl. It’s a second-grader’s sketch of the YMCA in downtown Everett, a century-old brick building that’s not quite as off-kilter in real life as it is on paper. But the building does have its quirks. It’s a patchwork of pieces built when the president was Warren G. Harding or John F. Kennedy. Higher floors are closed off to people with disabilities. Yet the building is engrained in the memories of locals: swimming lessons, basketball games, the birthplace of friendships. It has outlasted many lives. Wenta, vice president of operations for Snohomish County’s YMCA, knows how it feels to be attached to this place. His family

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has grown up here, too. As a staffer in charge of capital development, he has been one of the key people working to build a new, much bigger Everett Y that can serve up to 32,000 people. It’s scheduled to open late next year at 4730 Colby Ave. “It’s fantastic, and it’s bittersweet,” Wenta said. “We’ve been on the same block for almost 120 years.” Everett’s first YMCA burned in March 1920. Local lore says members hatched a successful plan, while the building

was still on fire, to build a new downtown Y. Over the past century, the center of the city’s population has shifted well south of 2720 Rockefeller Ave, where Wenta has worked for two decades. Leaving behind the constraints of the old building should allow the YMCA to double or triple the number of people it serves, by moving the community hub into the heart of its clientele. The Marysville Y was brand new and the Mukilteo Y was in a trailer when Wenta moved from California to Snohomish County in 1995. Since then new branches have sprouted up in Mill Creek and Stanwood. Wenta is finally seeing construction on the $33 million project, at one of the most trying times in his life. He was diagnosed with kidney cancer in Sept. 2016. He can sum up his health these days in one word.

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“Stable,” he said. “There’s been fits and starts, I’m not going to lie. My wife and I have chosen to be very public about that, because we believe there’s a story to be told.” Amid treatment, he made painful choices to cut back on commitments. He stepped down from his role as a member of the Everett School Board in July. He’s cut back hours at his day job. Wenta, a member of Bethany Christian Assembly, has been carried by his faith in God, he said. And he’s still fired up about doing meaningful work. The thing that keeps him up at night, he said, is trying to figure out how kids from Everett High School and North Middle School will adjust, when their community hub is no longer a short walk from class. There will be a need for volunteers to help with transportation.

Over 2,000 people volunteer at the YMCA each year in the county — from camp counselors to workout instructors to board members. “I believe it comes down to, ‘What is your passion?’” Wenta said. “And that’s going to direct your path.” Many of them are like Wenta when he was younger. His first camping trip was with the YMCA. So was his first job. When he looks around at others in leadership roles today at the Y, he sees similar stories. “They grew into that, because someone invited them,” Wenta said. “Someone asked them if they wanted to be involved. And they stepped forward and said, ‘I’m available and I want to help.’” Caleb Hutton: 425-339-3454; chutton@heraldnet.com. Twitter: @snocaleb.

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InspireHer shows girls they can achieve Noni LaLone, one of the founders of the nonprofit, reminds us that ‘You can’t be what you can’t see.’ By Kari Bray Herald Writer

EVERETT — Hailey Gaddis, 9, has some advice for other girls. “Stay strong and help each other and you will make it,” she said. Gaddis, of Snohomish, has been part of InspireHer for about a year. It’s a program through the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County where adult mentors work to empower young women. They aim to provide support, educational experiences and positive role models. The program includes three large events each year, which draw more than 100 girls each. They are Law and Justice Day, a Healthy Lifestyles event, and STEAM Day, focused on science, technology, engineering, art and math. Girls don’t have to be part of the Boys

& Girls Club to participate. Gaddis’ favorite moment was during STEAM Day. She asked a marine biologist if she’d ever seen a mermaid “even though I know they are not real,” she said. Scarlet Rohrscheib, 11, of Snohomish, has gone to three STEAM Days. At school, she sometimes knows things before the lesson because she learned about them at the events. The program helped convince 8-year-old Kaylee Kynaston, of Snohomish, that she can do anything if she doesn’t give up. “When I was bad at soccer, I practiced and kept trying and then I scored two goals,” she said. Girls and their goals are at the heart of InspireHer. Noni LaLone helped start the program in Snohomish County. She’s with Moss Adams, a major accounting, tax and consulting firm. The company has a program

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focused on bringing more women into fields where they’ve been underrepresented. LaLone wanted to spread that effort to the community. It’s important to support women in professional settings, she said, but the biggest impact comes from helping the next generation. One of the best ways to help young women flourish is to give them good examples. “You can’t be what you

can’t see,” she said. LaLone rallied a team of volunteers and partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs. Marci Volmer, director of the Snohomish club, agrees that it’s important to not just tell girls what they can achieve, but to show them. “It’s 2018. Everybody knows they can be anything, right?” she said. “Except that’s not true. Not every girl knows that. Not every girl has seen that.”

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On a cool, gray morning in October, Volmer and LaLone joined six others around a long table in the Moss Adams office, on the eighth floor of a building in downtown Everett. Three more volunteers phoned in. The InspireHer team was making plans for two big events in November. They jotted down notes on the activities they’d confirmed for Healthy Lifestyles: art projects, martial

arts, self-defense, yoga. Then they walked through the schedule for a fundraising breakfast. Alex Lark, who works for Housing Hope, was the only man at the table. He became involved after learning about InspireHer through Leadership Snohomish County. “It’s an opportunity to be an advocate, to be an ally, to See INSPIRE, Page 15

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Maryam Al Safar, 8, works on a “compliment board” during the InspireHER event at Snohomish Boys & Girls Club.

help empower women,” he said. “As a person with privilege, it’s my duty to do that.” The girls they work with are the future, said Kelsey Sjoberg,cq KB with Moss Adams. “I was fortunate to have great female role models in my life, but I recognize that not all girls have that,” she said. Katherine Bosch, a deputy prosecuting attorney, came on board because she has seen the need for more women in the legal world. She’s one of the masterminds behind Law and Justice

How to help Volunteers are welcome. InspireHer is looking for people with diverse skills and interests. They must pass a background check to work with children. To learn more, email Marci Volmer at mvolmer@bgcsc.org. Financial donations also are accepted online at bgcsc.org/get-involved/ donate. Donations can be specified for InspireHer. Day. She wanted girls to meet professionals and

learn about what it’s like to work in law. Depictions on TV of women lawyers, police officers or judges usually are inaccurate. Susanna Kerns, 17, of Monroe, learned about InspireHer through Law and Justice Day. She remembers one of the judges sharing a personal story of overcoming challenges, including an abusive relationship. Kerns’ advice to other girls her age is to know when they need back-up. “When there is a sudden change, it is not the end of the world,” she said. “You need to know that you can ask for help.”

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hese nonprofit groups provide services and help to children, families, seniors, students and service members — and in turn they depend on you. This holiday season, consider donating or becoming a volunteer. CHILDREN

Arlington Kids’ Kloset, 135 S French St., Arlington, WA 98223, needs new or gently used clothing and coats for kids from age 4 through the teens. Needs include new shoes, pajamas, socks, underwear, gloves, scarves, hats, personal hygiene products and books. Preschool through high school students in the Arlington, Lakewood and Darrington school districts who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches are provided with free school wardrobes. Volunteers are needed. More info: 360-435-4875, www.arlingtonkidskloset.com. Assistance League of Everett, 5107 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98203, needs gift cards from local retailers for Operation School Bell, which provides new clothing for kids in need from 14 school districts in Snohomish County. Assistance League runs a thrift store and provides financial aid to graduating high school seniors and Everett Community College students. Monetary donations also are accepted. More info: 425-252-3011, assistanceleagueofeverett.org. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County, 10520 19th Ave. SE, Suite B, Everett, WA 98208, provides children facing adversity with professionally supported one-to-one relationships. To volunteer to be a Big Brother or Big Sister or to make a donation, visit www. bbbs-snoco.org. The Binky Patrol, which meets first Sundays (second Sundays if a holiday) in Marysville, is a group of quilters, knitters and crocheters who make “binkies” for youth in traumatic situations. They also make quilts and blankets for senior citizens. Volunteers and donations of fabric, batting, yarn and thread are welcome. More info: 360-659-7198. Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County, 8223 Broadway, Suite 100 Everett, WA 98203, has 24 clubs in the Northwest, including those in Arlington, Edmonds, Everett, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, Monroe, Mukilteo, Snohomish, Sultan, Tulalip, Coupeville and Oak Harbor. Needed are art supplies, board games, ping pong paddles and balls, pool sticks, soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs, gift cards, mittens, socks, hats,

toys, personal hygiene products, school supplies and healthy snacks. Volunteers also welcome. More info: 425-258-2436, www.bgcsc.org. ChildStrive, 14 E Casino Road, Building A, Everett, WA 98208, partners with families and the community to support the success of children from infancy to age 5 through a nurse-family partnership, parents as teachers, early intervention and ECEAP preschool programs. Donations welcome. More info: childstrive.org, 425-353-5656. Christmas House, P.O. Box 717, Everett, WA 98206, is an all-volunteer nonprofit that provides qualifying low-income Snohomish County parents with an opportunity to select free holiday gifts for their children. The “store” is open select days and times through mid-December at the Everett Boys & Girls Club. Volunteers are especially needed Tuesdays to Fridays and on move-out day. Monetary donations encouraged. See the website for a list of drop-off locations for new gift donations. More info: www. christmas-house.org, 425-338-2273. Clothes For Kids, 16725 52nd Ave. W., Unit B, Lynnwood, WA 98037, serves thousands of Snohomish County students (preschool through 12th grade) each year by providing free, highquality school wardrobes. Needed are financial contributions, new socks and underwear, athletic shoes, and new or gently-used clothing (sizes 3T through 3X adult). More info: clothesforkids.org, 425-741-6500. Cocoon House, 2929 Pine St., Everett, WA 98201 (scheduled to move spring 2019), provides shelter, transitional housing and support services to homeless and at-risk teens. The nonprofit needs cash donations; gift cards from Target, Fred Meyer, restaurants, coffee shops and barber shops and hair salons; movie passes; sleeping bags; new boys shoes; backpacks; new hooded sweatshirts; hand warmers; MP3 players and earbuds; umbrellas; bike locks and helmets; wallets; pajamas; new underwear; and extra-long twin sheets and towels. More info: Chelsea Monroe at 425-259-3342 ext. 110 or chelsea. monroe@cocoonhouse.org. Dawson Place Child Advocacy Center, 1509 California St., Everett, WA 98201, aims to be a place where every child in

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In a multipurpose room above the Assistance League Thrift Store, volunteer Happi Favro sets up a table to display fundraising items a year ago to help support Operation School Bell and other programs. Snohomish County who is a victim of physical or sexual abuse can come to receive the professional care they need to be safe, seek justice, and heal. Financial donations are needed to support these programs. More info: 425-7893000, dawsonplace.org. Hand in Hand, 14 E Casino Road, Suite E, Everett, WA 98208, provides children with a safe, transitional place while they await foster care placement. Needed are cash donations, gift cards to local retailers ($25 increments if possible), new or gently used cold weather clothing for children ages birth to 12. Plenty of volunteer opportunities, too. More info: 425-374-2461, handinhandkids.org. Institute for Family Development, North Puget Sound, 1712 Pacific Ave., Suite 102, Everett, WA 98201, aims to keep children safe, strengthen families, and reduce the need for placing children into state-funded care through intensive in-home family counseling and skill-building programs. Donations welcome. More info: www.institutefamily.org, 425-374-4279. Kloz 4 Kidz, located at the United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270, offers free clothing and shoes to children in north Snohomish County. Needed are donations of new or gently used clean clothing, size 4 through adult. Money also is requested for new underwear and socks. More info: kloz4kidz.org, 360-658-1021. Mari’s Place for the Arts, at 2321 Hoyt Ave., Everett, WA 98201, offers arts programs for children ages 3 to 17, with a focus on children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Volunteers teach dance, painting, fencing, golf, music, acting and more. Donations also welcome. More info: marisplaceforthearts.org, 425-257-1027.

Matthew House, P.O. Box 201, Monroe, WA 98272, is a hospitality house for children and the families of people incarcerated in Washington’s prisons. The house, located at 16207 177th Ave. SE, provides food, clothing, transportation and support. Canned food also is accepted. More info: 360-794-8720, matthewhousemonroe.org. Project Linus volunteers make quilts and blankets to be given to Snohomish County kids who have experienced traumatic life events. Work parties are held each month; ask for a newsletter to receive details on days and times at different locations. Donations of completed blankets, batting, fabric and other sewing supplies also are welcome; see projectlinus.org for a list of drop-off locations. More info: Diane, 425-252-4524, snohomishcolinus@aol. com. U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots of South Snohomish County collects and delivers Christmas wishes to children from newborns to age 17. A warehouse is donated, and located, in the basement of Foundation Church, 2730 Oakes Ave., Everett. Monetary and new, unwrapped toys are accepted there. Or mail monetary donations to Toys for Tots, 5318 108th St. NE, Unit B, Marysville, WA 98271. More info: www. toysfortots.org, www.facebook.com/ toysfortotssnoco.org. Volunteers of America Western Washington, P.O. Box 839, Everett, WA 98206, holds holiday Stuff-a-Bus drives to collect nonperishable food and toys, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 1-2 and Dec. 8-9 at Fred Meyer Everett (Murphy’s Corner), 12906 Bothell-Everett Highway. Monetary donations also accepted online. More info: www.voaww.org.

gram of YoungLife, P.O. Box 3487, Everett, WA 98213, is a Christian outreach and support program for teen mothers. Monetary donations welcome, as well as diapers and baby wipes, mentors and childcare volunteers. More info: everettmillcreek.younglife.org, 425-344-3615, braecoop@gmail.com. Youthville EmberHope, 3505 136th St. NE, Suite A, Marysville, WA 98271, is a faith-based foster care program. The group is in desperate need of more foster homes. Minimum qualifications: must be 21 years or older, in good physical and mental health, financially stable, able to pass a background check, and have compassion for youth from hard places. Foster youth can share bedrooms with a family’s children. More info: Shanna White, 360-651-4444 ext. 10 or swhite@emberhope.org.

SCHOOLS School and college foundations partner with local public school districts and colleges to provide scholarships, classroom grants, and other programs that support students, teachers, faculty and staff. Arlington Education Foundation, 135 S French Ave., Box A, Arlington, WA 98223. More info: www.arlingtonedfoundation.org, 360-435-1337. Foundation for Edmonds School District, P.O. Box 390, Lynnwood, WA 98046. More info: foundationesd.org, 425-431-7260. Edmonds Community College Foundation, 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood, WA 98036. More info: edcc.edu/foundation, 425-640-1274. Everett Community College Founda-

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Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation, P.O. Box 1209, Stanwood, WA 98292. In addition to scholarship programs, this group also supports various community efforts. More info: www.s-caf.org, 360474-7086.

Everett Public Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 3112, Everett, WA 98213. More info: epsfoundation.org, 425-385-4695. Granite Falls Education Foundation. More info: gfhs.gfalls.wednet.edu/ gfallsedfoundation, Linda Hall at 360283-4316.

Sultan Education Foundation, P.O. Box 541, Sultan, WA 98294. More info: sultaneducationfoundation.com, 425238-2651.

Lake Stevens Education Foundation, P.O. Box 1495, Lake Stevens, WA 98258. More info: www.lkstevensef.org, 425335-3317.

HEALTH Camp Brian, 5002 Narbeck Ave., Everett, WA 98203, provides assistance, resources and financial grants to individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease, particularly early onset patients. The all-volunteer group welcomes donations. More info: www. campbrian.org.

Lakewood Education Foundation, P.O. Box 55, N. Lakewood, WA 98259. More info: www.lwsd.wednet.edu/Page/140. Marysville School District Foundation, 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270. More info: www.foundationmsd. org.

Cascade Valley Health Foundation, 875 Wesley St., Suite 240, Arlington, WA 98223, aims to improve the health and safety of Arlington, Darrington and the surrounding areas through education, outreach and strong community partnerships. Donations welcome. More info: 360-386-9918, snocophd3.org/ foundation.

Marysville Rotary Education Foundation, P.O. Box 1875, Marysville, WA 98270. More info: tinyurl.com/RotaryEdFdn. Monroe Public Schools Foundation, 200 East Fremont St., Monroe, WA 98272. More info: www.monroepsf.org, 360-804-4317. Mukilteo Schools Foundation, P.O. Box 753, Mukilteo, WA 98275. More info: mukilteoschoolsfoundation.org, 425-356-6690.

Evergreen Recovery Centers, 3019 Colby Ave., Everett, WA 98201, is a chemical dependency intervention and treatment organization with 11

recovery centers, including residential and outpatient programs in Everett and Lynnwood. Monetary donations can be made at www.evergreenrc.org/donate. Other donation requests include new or lightly used baby and children’s clothing, clothing for men and women of all sizes, toys and games, art and knitting supplies, household items, personal care items and more. More info: 425493-5310. EvergreenHealth Monroe Foundation, 14701 179th Ave. SE, Suite 204, Monroe, WA 98272, raises money for near and long-term needs, healthcare education and more at the Monroe hospital. A volunteer-run gift shop also needs volunteers. More info: www.evergreenhealthfoundation.com/monroe, 360-805-6304. National Alliance on Mental Illness of Snohomish County, P.O. Box 12487, Everett, WA 98206, provides free classes, support groups and advocacy for individuals that have a mental illness, for parents of children with behavioral health issues, and for the family members and friends who support individuals with mental health issues. More info: namisnohomishcounty.org. Next Step Pregnancy Services, 17602 Highway 99, Suite 170, Lynnwood, WA 98037, offers ultrasounds and supports women facing unplanned pregnancies. The group does not perform or refer for abortions. Needed are diapers, baby wipes, baby clothes, blankets, booties and bibs. More info: 425-329-4569,

www.nextstepnw.com. Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands, MS 313641, P.O. Box 3641, Seattle, WA 98124, aims to support the lifelong sexual health of all people. If you are interested in volunteering for the Everett, Lynnwood and Marysville health centers, send an email to Nicole at Nicole.Poole@ppgnhi.org. For more information on donating to Planned Parenthood, visit http://bit.ly/PPGNHIDonation or call toll-free 866-674-2538. Pregnancy Resource Center of Snohomish County, PO Box 5634, Everett, WA 98206, provides education and tangible resources to women and families experiencing unplanned pregnancies. The group does not perform or refer for abortions. Needed are new or gently used maternity and baby items. For info: 425-339-2175, www.prcpartners. org. Providence General Children’s Association, P.O. Box 13228, Everett, WA 98206, is an all-volunteer group divided into guilds that raise money for the healthcare needs of children, Camp Prov and more. Shop for holiday items at two gift shops on the Providence campuses, donate, join a guild, or volunteer. More info: http://tinyurl. com/ProvCA. Providence General Foundation, P.O. Box 1067, Everett, WA 98206, helps support the mission and work of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. Donations welcome. More info: www.

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providencegeneralfoundation.org, 425258-7500. Providence Hospice and Home Care Foundation, Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Suite 500, Everett, WA 98201, welcomes donations and volunteers. Donate money for hospice and home care (including pediatric care), sponsor a child to attend Camp Erin, donate money toward in-home patient care equipment, or volunteer. More info: tinyurl.com/ProvHospice, 425-261-4822. Safe Harbor Free Clinic, 7209 265th St. NW, Suite 203, Stanwood, WA 98292, provides free, professional healthcare services to more than 1,600 patients each year. Volunteer help is needed from medical care providers and people able to help with data entry. Donations and dinners for volunteers also are welcome. More info: 425-870-7384, safeharborfreeclinic.org.

SENIORS AND DISABLED All Aboard, 2913 W Marine View Drive, Everett, WA 98201, is an activities program for adults with special needs. The growing program has a strong need for more volunteers. Donations and sponsors also welcome. Sponsors help provide financial support so that more at-risk adults can participate in programs. More info: 425-327-5533, www. allaboardwa.org.

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From Page 17 Arc of Snohomish County, 2500 Hewitt Ave., Suite 300, Everett, WA 98201, advocates for and supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families for a lifespan. Donations and volunteers welcome. More info: www.arcsno.org, 425-258-2459. Eagle Wings disAbility Ministries, 1624 Grove St. (Suite D), P.O. Box 1122, Marysville, WA 98270, provides support for adults with disabilities and their caregivers and families. Monetary donations and volunteers are needed. Volunteers can host an event, serve lunch or dinner at a celebration, make phone calls just to say hello, answer phones or prepare mailings in the office, lead a small group for monthly gatherings, or volunteer at the new Marysville Tulalip Integrated Learning Center. More info: eaglewingsministries.org, 360-6586093. Homage Senior Services, 5026 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, helps seniors and people with disabilities continue to live in their homes and maintain independence with meal delivery, nutrition, transportation, home repair and other services. More info: www.homage.org, 425-265-2294 (philanthropy) or 425-740-3787 (volunteers). Sherwood Community Services, 402 91st Ave. NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258, provides innovative, inclusive services to children and adults with disabilities in their communities. More info: www. sherwoodcs.org, 425-334-4071. Village Community Services, 3210 Smokey Point Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, WA 98223, provides residential and employment services to Snohomish County adults with disabilities and other life challenges. At the top of this year’s wish list are musical instruments, sound equipment, and a van for Voices of the Village. Items not used by the band will be auctioned at the annual Voices of the Village Musical Auction fundraiser. More info: Michelle Dietz, mdietz@villagecommunitysvcs.org or 360-653-7752 ext. 14. Washington Vocational Services, 111 SE Everett Mall Way, Building C, Everett, WA 98208, matches individuals with disabilities to jobs based on the employee’s talents and the specific needs of the employer. Donations appreciated. More info: www.wvs.org, 425-774-3338.

FAMILIES Beck’s Place, P.O. Box 562, Monroe, WA 98272, aims to keep humans and their pets together when times are tough by providing a variety of basic needs services for both. Foster homes are needed to temporarily house pets while owners seek housing, treatment or medical care. Human hygiene and household cleaning supplies also are needed. Donations welcome. More info: www. becksplace.org, 425-419-8992. Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County, P.O. Box 7, Everett, WA 98206, provides services to victims of

Granite Falls Community Coalition, P.O. Box 1947, Granite Falls, WA 98252, focuses on programs that help build a safe, healthy and drug-free community with a primary focus on the essential needs of people. The group operates a food bank, homeless backpack program, school backpack program, and drug and alcohol awareness and intervention programs. More info: granitefallscommunitycoalition.org, gfcommunitycoalition@gmail.com.

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Red Cross staff and volunteers respond to fire emergencies day and night, helping to meet the needs of those displaced. domestic violence and their children, including a 24-hour crisis hotline, confidential emergency shelter, supportive housing, legal advocacy, support groups, children’s programs and teen dating violence education and prevention education classes. The nonprofit operates the New & Again Thrift Shoppe, 3010 Grand Ave., Everett. Volunteer opportunities and a list of needed items are available at dvs-snoco.org. More info: 425-259-2827. Everett Gospel Mission, P.O. Box 423, Everett, WA 98206, offers emergency shelter and services that meet basic needs. Find a list of needs at www. egmission.org/needs. Donations can be dropped off at the men’s shelter at 3711 Smith Ave. Volunteers also welcome. More info: www.egmission.org/getinvolved, 425-740-2500. Interfaith Association of Northwest Washington, P.O. Box 12824, Everett, WA 98206, provides emergency housing and other programs for homeless and low-income families. Needed are gas cards, grocery cards, and small household items such as cutlery, dishes and bowls. Volunteers are also needed for a variety of tasks. Donate online, or by check through the mail. More info: 425252-6672, www.interfaithwa.org. Lutheran Community Services Northwest Community Resource Centers, 115 NE 100th St., Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98125, with locations in Arlington, Everett, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens and Lynnwood. Needs include personal hygiene supplies, nonperishable food, winter coats, hats and gloves, diapers, holiday toys and games, cash donations and volunteers. More info: 206-6945700, lcsnw.org/program/family-support-centers. Victim Support Services, P.O. Box 1949, Everett, WA 98206, provides advocacy services and limited financial assistance to crime victims who need gas, grocery or hardware store gift cards. More info: 888-288-9221, 425-252-6081, victimsupportservices.org. Volunteers of America Western Washington, P.O. Box 839, Everett, WA 98206, provides shelter for homeless mothers and their children while creating a path

to independence and self-sufficiency at Maud’s House. Monetary donations welcome. More info: www.voaww.org.

COMMUNITY American Red Cross, serving Snohomish County, 2530 Lombard Ave., Everett, WA 98201, provides shelter, food and immediate emergency assistance to victims of house fires, floods and other disasters. Offers health and safety courses and supports military families. To volunteer, visit redcross.org/volunteer. More info: 425-252-4103. Annie’s Community Kitchen, a service of Edmonds Lutheran Church, 23525 84th Ave. W, Edmonds, WA 98026, provides a free hot meal 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Volunteers welcome; help is needed each day of the week. More info: annieskitchen.edmondslutheran. org, or Bob Snyder at 425-772-0561. Catholic Community Services, 1918 Everett Ave., Everett, WA 98201, provides veterans services, housing, foster care, layettes for expectant and new mothers, and mental health and case management to vulnerable populations. Needed are housewares, towels, bedding, cleaning supplies, groceries, clothing, gas cards and money. Donations of toys, coats and school supplies are also appreciated for children in foster care. More info: 425-257-2111, ccsww.org. Community Foundation of Snohomish County, 2823 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98201, connects people, opportunities and resources through grant making and by offering free training and workshops to local nonprofits. The Foundation manages more than 139 charitable funds. Donations can be made to specific funds or to causes, like education, human services, or arts and culture. More info: www.cf-sc.org, 425-212-4056. Community Resource Center of Stanwood Camano, 9612 271st NW, P.O. Box 935, Stanwood, WA 98292, provides a variety of social, health, educational and financial programs for families, youth and the community. Programs include a used bookstore, a teen center, and classes for adults, teens

Hands Together, c/o Arlington United Church, P.O. Box 266, Arlington, WA 98223, provides weekly brown-bag lunches and a cold weather shelter. Volunteers welcome. More info: 360435-3259. Hope Crew Outreach gets together Sunday afternoons to help feed the homeless. It relies on donated supplies, including from Franz bakeries. Volunteers welcome. More info: www. hopecrewoutreach.com. Leadership Snohomish County, 808 134th St. SW, Suite 101, Everett, WA 98204, is committed to county-specific leadership development through a variety of programs, including the largest racial equity conference in the region. Program graduates are found in nonprofit, business and government work across the area. Donations welcome year-round for program support and scholarships. More info: www. leadershipsc.org, 425-508-5872. Neighbors in Need at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, provides breakfast, showers, nurse care, haircuts, laundry, food and clothing every Saturday morning, as well as weekly support to homeless and at-risk youth and an emergency cold weather shelter. Volunteers and donations welcome. Clothing and travel-size toiletries are always needed. More info: 425-778-2159, joan.jolly@gmail.com, neighbors-in-need.com. St. Vincent de Paul of Snohomish County, 6424 Broadway, P.O. Box 2269, Everett, WA 98213, provides help with food, utilities, rent, clothing, furniture, household items and more. It operates two thrift stores where donations can be dropped off (6424 Broadway, Everett and 17150 W Main St., Monroe). See website for hours and donation restrictions, along with volunteer information. More info: www.svdpwa.com. Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop, 2531 Broadway, Everett WA 98201, has used bikes and parts for sale, and lets everyone use its special bike tools and expert advice for free. The shop welcomes volunteers yearround and for special efforts, such as refurbishing kids bikes to donate to Christmas House. Cash donations support services for people who rely on bikes for transportation. More info: 425252-6952, sharingwheels.org. Snohomish County Music Project, P.O. Box 1006, Everett, WA 98206, focuses on making communities stronger through

music. Programs include clinical music therapy services for veterans, individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia, youth affected by environmental trauma, and others. Volunteer opportunities for audiovisual engineers, administrative support, event assistance, and more. Donations welcome. More info: scmusicproject.org/get-involved, 425258-1605. Take the Next Step, 202 S. Sams St., Monroe, WA 98272, serves people in need in east Snohomish County with a Drop-in Center, offering immediate assistance, a cold weather shelter, community dinners, life skills classes, a teen parent group, after-school kids program and more. Throughout the year, volunteers and donations of diapers, sleeping bags, and cash are appreciated. More info: sarah@ttns.org, 360-794-1022, www.ttns.org. United Way of Snohomish County, 3120 McDougall Ave., Suite 200, Everett, WA 98201, supports five cross-sector “Collaboratives” — groups of community partners with a shared action plan — working together on long-term solutions for children birth to age 8 and their families struggling to get by. Donations to its CORE Fund support a total of 68 partners and 17 basic needs programs. Volunteers also welcome. More info: www.uwsc.org. Volunteers of America Western Washington, P.O. Box 839, Everett, WA 98206, operates the Sky Valley Family Service Center in Sultan, a community-based campus providing services to children, families, and seniors. Volunteers and donations welcome. More info: www. voaww.org. YMCA of Snohomish County, 2720 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98201, has branches in Everett, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mukilteo, StanwoodCamano, and a Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliate. It focuses on youth development, healthy living, social responsibility and strengthening communities. Donations welcome. More info: 425-374-5769, ymca-snoco.org/ support-the-y. YWCA of Seattle | King | Snohomish, 3301 Broadway, Everett, WA, 98201, provides housing and support services throughout Snohomish County in an effort to eliminate racism and to empower women, among other goals. Toys, teen gifts and gift cards are needed to help YWCA families for the holidays. More info: 425-258-2766 ext. 150.

HOUSING Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County, 16929 Highway 99, Suite, 100, Lynnwood, WA 98037, seeks volunteers for their stores in Everett (2302 Broadway) andLynnwood (16929 Highway 99), which help fund the organization’s mission. Donations of furniture, appliances, construction materials and tools are also appreciated. Othervolunteer opportunities include committee work, office assistance and group build days for a Gold Bar Veterans Build. Volunteer or donate online. More

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PIVOT for Youth is a newly created multi-disciplinary youth violence prevention and intervention review team that identifies individual youth who are at high risk for youth and gang violence. The team will identify specific needs, challenges, and opportunities to help at-risk youth and their families. Action plans for the youth, and their family, will be created to help support the family and direct them to resources that currently exist within the community.

PATHWAYS FOR ADOLESCENT YOUTH (PAY)

PAY was created to surround participants and their families with positive role models, positive opportunities to get involved with the community, and reward positive behavior through incentives, which may include public recognition, unique training opportunities or gift cards to local businesses. Similar to PIVOT, PAY relies upon strong community partners willing to come together to support youth and families that have been identified as being at greater risk for youth gang involvement. Donations can be made at everettwa.gov/youthdonation

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Washington Vocational Services Where Visions Succeed WVS is a non-profit agency providing valuable work force services in the state of Washington since 1976. Our vision, “All people will be recognized for their abilities and contributions in the workplace and community” has not waivered since our humble beginnings. Today, we serve over 850 customers, in 8 different counties, and our menu of services are as diverse as our incredible team.

32-year-old Aaron Marshall, was born with left side hemiplegia, a condition that impacted the right side of his body, resulting in his need to learn to perform his daily functions with one hand. Aaron experienced some issues with his eyes upon birth as well, which resulted in eye surgery at the tender age of 5 months. This surgery left him legally blind. From an early age, Aaron refused to let his disability define him. He taught himself how to play piano one handed and without the benefit of sheet music. Over the years, he has composed over 300 pieces of original music for the right-hand only.

ing.” That all changed when Aaron began partnering with Washington Vocational Services. With the support of his WVS Employment Consultant, Aaron was supported in obtaining his dream job at Cascade Public Media. In fact, on November 20th, he celebrated his one-year anniversary in his job, an opportunity that has changed his life Although Aaron built an extensive skill in major ways. “WVS helped me make sure inventory resume, possessed strong motiva- the employers were focused on my abilities tion, and held high expectations for himself, and not my disabilities. I’m really blessed he still faced numerous obstacles in achiev- to know them.” To show his appreciation ing his goals. In a recent speaking engagehe recently agreed to provide the entertainment, Aaron reflected on the past several ment for the agency’s Toast to Abilities gala, years of his job search efforts. He stated that this past October. He publicly thanked WVS he had participated in countless interviews, for helping him secure a job that has given “many times his life purpose. “I hear about all these peoI felt I was ple who win the lottery and then they quit getting the their job and I just think, why? Why would job and then you do that? Even if you had all the money the second I in the world, I can’t understand why you’d brought up give up your purpose. This is where I’m special vision meant to be, and I thank WVS for the role software or they played in my journey.” other accommodations, they would freeze and show hesitation”. Even though many employers stated they were an Equal Opportunity Employer, it was clear that hiring Aaron brought a degree of fear or hesitancy. The consistent message of rejection was deflating. “When you spend so much time being unemployed, and you don’t have anything on your calendar, it can be hard to find a reason to get out of bed in the mornBy investing in WVS, you are helping ensure that individuals such as Aaron are fulfilling their purpose in life. Please consider a donation to our agency during this holiday season.

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From Page 18 info:habitatsnohomish.org, 425-2586289. Housing Hope, 5830 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98203, provides affordable housing and social services for low-income and homeless families in Snohomish County and onCamano Island. Donation requests include gift cards from local grocery stores, as well as cleaning supplies for welcome baskets for families moving into their new homes.Adopt a classroom at Tomorrow’s Hope Child Development Center, or volunteer to help a family build their new home. More volunteer and donation opportunities are listedonline. More info: www.housinghope.org, 425347-6556.

ACTIVE DUTY AND VETERANS Fallen Hero Portrait Project accepts monetary donations through The Michael G. Reagan Portrait Foundation, 7106 175th Place SW, Edmonds, WA 98026, to keep the programgoing. Artist Michael Reagan gives free portraits to families of people who died serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. More info: www. fallenheroesproject.org. Hero Quilters of Stanwood-Camano provides quilts for wounded soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and at military hospitals in Afghanistan. People can help sew or donatemoney to American Hero Quilts at americanheroquilts. com. More info: sharonsseams2b@ yahoo.com. Navy League of Lake Washington and Everett, PO Box 547, Bellevue, WA 98009, educates the public and lobbies Congress about the Sea Services, and promotes the SeaServices among youth through programs like the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, the Naval ROTC and Junior NROTC. More info: lakewashnlus.org, info@lakewashnlus.org. Northwest Veterans Museum, located in the Wicker Building at Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood, displays exhibits of patriotic, military and warrelated artifactsand memorabilia. Donations accepted. Volunteers encouraged to apply. More info: www.nwveteransmuseum.org, 206-390-9982. Operation Homefront has a regional office in Everett. The national nonprofit supports military families with financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing andfamily support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into long-term struggles. Volunteer or donate. More info: www.operationhomefront.org.

FOOD BANKS Arlington Community Food Bank, 19118 63rd Ave. NE, Arlington, WA 98223, needs fruit, tuna, canned meat, canned vegetables, and both adult and children’s diapers. Cashdonations and new volunteers are always welcome. More info: arlingtonwafoodbank.org, 360-435-1631. Edmonds Food Bank, a Carol Rowe

Memorial, is located at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St., Edmonds, WA 98020. Food, monetary donations andvolunteers are needed year-round. Cash and new toys for Christmas gifts also are needed. More info: 425-778-5833, edmondsfoodbank. org. Concern for Neighbors Food Bank, 4700 228th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043, welcomes food and cash donations. More info: www.concern4neighborsfb. org,concern4neighborsfoodbank@ yahoo.com, 425-778-7227. Granite Falls Community Coalition Food Bank, operating out of Father’s House Church at 402 S Granite Ave., mailing address P.O. Box 1947, Granite Falls, WA 98252, needsdonations of nonperishable food items, fresh food such as eggs and produce, personal care items such as hand sanitizer and body wash, and small clothing items, such asgloves, hats and socks. Volunteers also are needed to work with computers, help with bookkeeping or drive to pick up and deliver food. A capital campaign is underway, andproject managers are needed for fundraising and grant-writing. More info: 360-691-4253, granitefallsfb@gmail.com. Lake Stevens Community Food Bank, P.O. Box 1031, Lake Stevens, WA, 98258, is located in the basement of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. The food bankneeds perishable and non-perishable food as well as monetary donations. Sponsor a family for $20 a month, or adopt a family for Christmas for $25. Drop off donations 9 a.m.to 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday. More info: 425-334-3430, www.lakestevensfoodbank.org. Lynnwood Food Bank, 5320 176th St. SW, Lynnwood, needs nonperishable food, monetary donations and volunteers. More info: 425-745-1635, lynnwoodfoodbank.org. Maltby Food Bank, 21104 86th Ave. SE, Snohomish, WA 98296, needs donations of food, cash and toiletries year-round. For the holiday season, specific needs include hams,olives, stuffing, gravy, Jell-O, pudding, canned fruit, flour and sugar, as well as winter clothing. Donate gifts for children, gift cards for teens, and gift cards to gas or grocerystores for seniors by Dec. 12. More info: www. maltbyfoodbank.org/wordpress, 360668-7900. Marysville Community Food Bank and Toy Store, 4150 88th St. NE, P.O. Box 917, Marysville, WA 98270, needs food and cash, as well as holiday foods and toys, giftcertificates and movie tickets. Donations are accepted Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings as well as Tuesday afternoons at the food bank. Volunteersare always welcome. More info: 360-658-1054, www.marysvillefoodbank.org. Mill Creek Community Food Bank, located at Gold Creek Community Church, 4326 148th St. SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012, is sponsored by Hope Creek Charitable Foundation.More info: 425876-7158.

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Kristen Forster (left), Mary Rupert (center) and Pat Walster sort strawberries at the Maltby Food Bank in June. Mukilteo Food Bank is located at Mukilteo Presbyterian Church, 4514 84th St. SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275. Donations and volunteers welcome. More info: 425-366-8229,www.mukilteofoodbank.org. Salt of the Earth Food Bank, 2908 118th Place SE, Everett, WA 98208, has eight locations in Snohomish County and a soup kitchen, feeding more than 1,000 people a week.The all-volunteer group welcomes more help, as well as nonperishable and cash donations yearround. Turkey, ham and all the trimmings are needed around the holidays. More info: Steve Marth at 360-805-1030, saltoftheearthfoodbank.org. Salvation Army of Snohomish County, 2525 Rucker Ave., Everett, WA 98201, is in need of donations of cash and nonperishable food items for its food bank and for holidaymeals. To arrange for a truck to pick up donations, call 800-SATruck. More info: 425-259-8129, everett.salvationarmy.org. Sky Valley Food Bank, 233 Sky River Parkway (facility), P.O. Box 724 (mailing), Monroe, WA 98272, seeks food and cash donations to help it serve about 1,200 families eachmonth. Donations can be dropped off Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Monetary donations help buy food in bulk. More info: 360-794-7959, svfoodbank.org. Snohomish Community Food Bank, 1330 Ferguson Park Road (facility), P.O. Box 1364 (mailing), Snohomish, WA, 98291, is open to accept donations 9 a.m.-noon Mondays,Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-noon Fridays, and 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Hams needed for Christmas meals by Dec. 17. More info: 360-5687993, snohomishfoodbank.org, director@snohomishfoodbank.org. Stanwood Camano Food Bank and Thrift Store, 27030 102nd Ave. NW, P.O. Box 1285, Stanwood, WA 98292, ac-

cepts donations of nonperishable food, money and thriftstore items. Special collections this month include food for holiday baskets; warm coats for kids; toys, stocking stuffers, clothing and games (all new); baby food, formula anddiapers (sizes preemie, 4, 5 and 6); personal care items; and extra food for a school backpack program to fill the holiday break. More info: 360-629-2789,stanwoodcamanofoodbank.org. Volunteers of America Western Washington, P.O. Box 839, Everett, WA 98206, operates food banks in Everett and Sultan. VOA also serves as a distribution center for 21other food banks and pantries in Snohomish County. Donations are especially needed during the holiday season to help purchase holiday meal items. More info:www.voaww.org.

ANIMALS Camano Animal Shelter Association, 198 Can Ku Road on Camano Island, P.O. Box 1726, Stanwood, WA 98292, is an animal welfare organization and nokill shelter. Adoptan animal, volunteer, or donate. More info: 360-387-1902, www.camanoanimalshelter.com. Everett Animal Shelter, 333 Smith Island Road, Everett, WA 98201, welcomes volunteers and those willing to foster animals. Donations welcome, too. More info: 425-257-6000, everettwa.gov/ animalshelter. NOAH Center, 31300 Brandstrom Road, Stanwood, WA 98292, aims to stop the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable and treatable homeless cats and dogs through adoption andlow-cost spay and neuter services. Volunteers and donations welcome. See descriptions of volunteer roles, like that of Matchmaker Assistant, on the website. More info:www. thenoahcenter.org, 360-629-7055. PAWS, P.O. Box 1037, Lynnwood, WA 98046, runs wildlife and companion

animal shelters. Foster an animal, volunteer or donate. More info: www.paws. org,volunteers@paws.org. Purrfect Pals, 230 McRae Road NE, Arlington, WA 98223, operates a shelter and adoption centers for cats and kittens, especially older cats, cats with major medical needs,cats with chronic illnesses and other cats not easily adoptable. Volunteer, foster or sponsor a pet, or donate cash or cat food supplies. Adoptable cats are at the shelter andPetSmart stores in Everett and Lynnwood. More info: 360-652-9611, purrfectpals.org. Humane Society at HappyPaws Farm, 19933 Old Burn Road in Arlington (facility), 8304 Wayne Ave., Stanwood, WA 98292 (mailing), is a no-kill shelter for special needs dogsand cats and also runs an animal food bank for lowincome pet owners. Needed are donations for vet care and to finish a feral cat shelter. Volunteers also are needed formaintenance, electrical and plumbing work, concrete laying and fencing. Dog and cat food always welcome. More info: 360-652-5844, hmnsoc@aol.com, www.dogscats.org. Triple B Foundation for Pet Therapy, 36121 160th St. SE, Sultan, WA 98294, brings registered pet therapy teams including miniature horses and a dog to health care facilitiesand correctional institutions to help people better cope with health problems. Donations welcome. More info: 360-722-0472, www. triplebfoundation.org. These are just some ways to give. The United Way of Snohomish County website, Get Connected, is a year-round resource that connects volunteers with a variety ofopportunities throughout Snohomish County. To see the latest, go to getconnected.uwsc.org. Want your nonprofit listed? Contact reporter Melissa Slager, mslager@ heraldnet.com, 425-339-3432.

This holiday season, let’s fight homelessness and poverty

Together

Like a favorite family recipe for the perfect holiday cookies, it takes many things working together to produce a beautiful end result. For over 31 years, Housing Hope has been working together to help families escape homelessness and poverty in Snohomish County and Camano Island. We don’t do this work alone. Your support ensures that families have stable housing, job skills, and quality childcare so they can thrive. Together. Join us. Visit housinghope.org for more information about giving or volunteering today.

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YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish is grateful for your support, the compassionate and committed residents of Snohomish County. With locations in Everett, Lynnwood, and Mountlake Terrace, YWCA works with you to deliver services for more than 1,500 families in Snohomish County each year. Thank you for being part of YWCAâ€™s mission to create opportunity, equity, and a community where all women, girls, and families can thrive.

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