Giving Guide 2018

1 R Special Advertising Section | SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2018 23 www.outdoorsforall.org The Outdoors for All Foundation mission is to enrich the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities through outdoor recreation. Each year 2,400+ individuals exercise their abilities thanks to the support of 700+ volunteers. Outdoors for All provides a variety of year-round activities plus military programs and custom events. (206) 838-6030 pacificscooterexperience.org PSX exists for the scooter community. Providing a safe and encouraging place for youth to ride, learn and develop skills, we get to know these kids in a meaningful way, demonstrating respect and expecting healthy choices. Empowering kids through confidence, capabilities and compassion. (425) 629-3263 pugetsoundkeeper.org Water is life. Puget Soundkeeper’s mission is to protect and preserve the waters of Puget Sound. We stop pollution from reaching the Sound and our communities by actively monitoring water quality, enforcing clean water laws, improving policies and regulations, proactively preventing pollution and cleaning up contaminated waterways. (206) 297-7002 npca.org/northwest For nearly 100 years, National Parks Conservation Association has helped protect the natural beauty, diverse wildlife and rich heritage of our national parks. In the Northwest, we support North Cascades grizzly bear recovery, expanded Crater Lake Wilderness, preservation of the Olympics' natural quiet and increased funding for our parks. (206) 903-1444 www.mschelps.org Multi-Service Center provides help, hope, and change for our neighbors in need. We offer pathways out of poverty through support and resources in education, employment, housing, energy, food, and clothing in South King County and statewide advocacy for elderly/disabled in long-term care facilities. Our vision is empowered individuals, thriving communities. (253) 838-6810 www.musicworksnw.org Music Works Northwest is a non-profit community music school dedicated to providing accessible music education and experiences to all ages and abilities. Programs include private and group lessons, classes, summer camps, and music therapy serving special needs populations. Financial aid, outreach programs and free concerts ensure access for all. (425) 644-0988 www.mediconefoundation.org (425) 625-2936 The Medic One Foundation is a critical link in this region’s Medic One system, funding world-class programs for our firefighters and paramedics. Relying solely on charitable contributions, these programs are a major reason why our first responders consistently achieve sudden cardiac arrest survival rates nearly double the national average. mercyhousing.org/northwest (206) 838-5700 MHNW has become the largest producer of affordable family housing in Seattle, serving 537 low-income children and adults in Seattle. Onsite after-school programs like homework help and reading programs have improved our youth residents’ grades, increased graduation rates and prepared them for college. Your gift will help provide 1,000 of our kids with backpacks and school supplies to prepare them for a successful 2018-19 school-year!