We connect neighbors and families to nourishing food, essential resources, and a supportive community, so people can build resiliency to meet life’s challenges.
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28 Aug 2020
This week we held our annual School Supplies distribution for Family Resource Center participants. Over 40 families came through on Wednesday to pick up backpacks full of school supplies, and are ready to head back to school!
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18 Aug 2020
We're excited to announce the 2020 Sunday Supper, a multi-day fundraising event starting Thursday, October 22, and culminating in a virtual live event on Sunday, October 25. We hope you can join us! bit.ly/2020sundaysupper
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15 Jul 2020
FamilyWorks' Games for Good is back, with virtual fun this year! Join us for live music, trivia games, and hear from our program participants on July 23rd from 6:30-7:00PM. Stay tuned and RSVP for music, trivia, and community! bit.ly/g4gfwx20
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12 Jun 2020
After food banks hours today, Jake, Tobey, and Katherine headed down to Judkins Park to take part in the @BLMSeattleKC March of Silence and stand with our community against racism and police violence. #BlackLivesMatter
ALT Two FamilyWorks employees wearing masks holding cardboard signs that say “Black Lives Matter” and “FamilyWorks Says Black Families Matter” in bold black letters.
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12 Jun 2020
Image alt text: Two FamilyWorks employees wearing masks holding cardboard signs that say “Black Lives Matter” and “FamilyWorks Says Black Families Matter” in bold black letters.
28 Jun 2019
FRAC is a great way to keep up with anti-hunger legislation! We just endorsed a number of summer child nutrition programs.
frac.org/action/child-nutrit… frac.org/action/child-nutrit…
25 Jun 2019
We want to acknowledge and thank Dick for his long time support (almost 30 years!) of FamilyWorks, and send our condolences to the family.
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24 Jun 2019
FamilyWorks has a part time position open - 16 hours/wk, helping to pick up food for the food banks, and coordinate the Greenwood Food Bank on Tuesday nights. It's a wonderful way to contribute to... familyworksseattle.org/drive…
4 Apr 2019
FamilyWorks is seeking a part-time Data Entry & Office Coordinator! Click the link below to learn more and apply today! familyworksseattle.org/data-…
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2 Apr 2019
Thank you so much to Niketown Seattle for their amazing donation of shoes and apparel! Our Girls on the Run of Puget Sound participants couldn't be happier about their new kicks!
In the words of one of the girls, "These shoes make me feel powerful!"
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15 Mar 2019
We are so lucky to have such creative partners in our community! Check out this awesome idea from St. Benedict Catholic Church.
As part of their Blue Bag Program, members of the congregation can take home a... facebook.com/familyworksseat…
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8 Mar 2019
Today is International Women's Day!
In honor of women and caregivers all over the world, we are raising support for our Kids' Basics program that offers vulnerable families vital resources.
Your gift will provide diapers &... familyworksseattle.org/donat…
26 Feb 2019
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream, our amazing partner in the Anna Banana Milk Fund, is hiring at their U-Village shop (among other locations)!
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Molly Moon’s... facebook.com/familyworksseat…
25 Feb 2019
Over 250,000 comments were submitted to the Department of Homeland Security about the proposed public charge rule that would undermine access to essential health, nutrition, and shelter for millions of immigrants and their... clasp.org/blog/power-public-…
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14 Feb 2019
Happy Valentine's Day! Here's a short poem from our Executive Director Jake Weber:
It takes heart to understand another’s sorrow,
And to help another to have a better tomorrow,
We thank you for the sharing... facebook.com/familyworksseat…
13 Feb 2019
SNOW UPDATE: While the FamilyWorks Resource Centter is open today in Wallingford until 5 PM, the Greenwood Food Bank at the Salvation Army remains closed.
12 Feb 2019
FamilyWorks will be closed again today due to the snow, including both the Wallingford and Greenwood Food Banks. Please stay safe and warm.
For a list of emergency weather shelters, click the link below. resourcetalk.crisisconnectio…
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11 Feb 2019
We are closed today due to the weather. For a list of emergency weather shelters, click the link below. Please stay safe and warm.
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5 Feb 2019
The Family Resource Center and Solid Ground building will be opening at 10:30 AM today due to the weather.
Our Wallingford Food Bank will be operating on its normal schedule from 12 PM - 2 PM today.
2 Feb 2019
A recipient of an Empowerment Coat (check out this awesome organization Empowerment Plan) said it all, "You don't need a sleeping bag, it's EVERYTHING!" yes - it is an amazingly warm coat that turns into a... facebook.com/familyworksseat…