Giving Guide 2018

SUNDAY, APRIL 29, 2018 | Special Advertising Section 1 R 26 give.seattleymca.org The YMCA of Greater Seattle is the Northwest's leading nonprofit organization in strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y nurtures the development of children and teens, equips and encourages people to improve their health and well- being, and mobilizes volunteers and community partners to address critical social needs. ywcaworks.org YWCA is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen communities. Nearing its 125th year, YWCA Seattle | King | Snohomish is one of the oldest and largest nonprofits in the region focused on the needs of women, girls, and families in the community. www.youtheastsideservices.org Youth Eastside Services (YES) is a leading nonprofit provider of behavioral health services for youth and families in East King County. YES provides mental health counseling, substance use and co-occurring disorders counseling, psychiatric services, and education and prevention programs. YES offers a sliding fee scale that goes down to zero. (425) 747-4937 www.youthcare.org YouthCare works to end youth homelessness and to ensure that young people are valued for who they are and empowered to achieve their potential. Using a youth-centered approach, we ensure that young people experiencing homelessness ages 12-24 have the hope, skills, and confidence to gain long-term stability. (206) 694-4500 wolfhaven.org Wolf Haven International is a nationally recognized wolf sanctuary that has rescued and provided a lifetime home for 200 displaced, captive- born animals since 1982. Guided 50-minute walking visits offer guests a rare, close-up view of wolves. Wolf Haven provides a variety of educational programs, participates in multi-agency Species Survival Plan programs for critically endangered wolves and advocates for wolves in the wild. (360) 264-4695 westseattlefoodbank.org The West Seattle Food Bank distributes 1.8M pounds of food to the 10,000 individuals we serve yearly through our needed programs. Programs like our Shopping style distribution, Pet Pantry, Backpack Program, Baby & Child Corner, Mobile Food Bank, Home Delivery and Community Services. (206) 932-9023 GIVEBIG for all. #GIVEBIG www.waombudsman.org Long-Term Care Ombuds advocate for residents living in long-term care. We train and certify our volunteers to serve as advocates, educators, and problem-solvers on behalf of these residents throughout Snohomish and King Counties. (206) 623-0816 DIRECTORY OF ORGANIZATIONS I for all.