2021 Giving Guide
Giving back is our jam and this holiday season we recognize that many people need our support to ensure their basic needs are met and to add a little holiday cheer. So we’ve put this list of our favorite charities and ways to give back to make your 2022 giving easy.
Favorite Charities for Animal Lovers… who are we kidding we all loves them
Brigadoon Service Dogs | Bellingham, WA: Brigadoon trains service dogs to offer independence to children, adults and veterans with disabilities.
Seattle Humane Society | Bellevue, WA: Your year-end gift doubles to help more pets this holiday season. Saving Pets' Lives. A Trusted Nonprofit. Pet Adoption. Animal Rescue. Services: Virtual Dog Training, Veterinary Services, Pet Rehoming.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, otherwise known as ASPCA, has been fighting against animal cruelty in North America since 1866. Founded by Henry Bergh, the ASPCA is one of the first and largest non-profit organizations established to protect animals in the world.
Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) has dedicated itself to reducing cruelty to animals inflicted by humans through governmental action. What started off as rescuing animals from experimental laboratories has now turned to saving all living animals from any form of inhumane and violent treatment.
Favorite charities the Environmentalist in your life
Mountains to Sound Greenway | Sammamish, WA: The mountains to sound greenway trust conserves and enhances the landscape from Seattle across the cascade mountains to central Washington, ensuring a long-term balance between people and nature.
Seattle Tilth Association | Seattle, WA: Seattle Tilth inspires and educates people to garden organically, conserve natural resources and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community.
Washington Green Schools | Seattle, WA: Washington Green Schools mission is to challenge schools and communities to create a sustainable region through educational experiences that transform school environments.
Conservation Northwest | Seattle, WA: Conservation Northwest works to protect, connect and restore wild lands and wildlife from the Washington Coast to the British Columbia Rockies.
Washington National Parks Fund | Seattle, WA: To raise financial support to deepen the public's love for, understanding of and experiences in mt. Rainier, north cascades & olympic national parks. Wnpf ensures the preservation of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and continued enjoyment for all.
Charities for Addressing Homelessness
Girls Giving Back | Bothell, WA
Sofia’s Way'
Wayback Inn
Attain Housing
Dawn Rising
Solid Ground
Friends of Youth
FareStart | Seattle, WA: FareStart provides a community that transforms lives by empowering homeless and disadvantaged men, women, and families to achieve self-sufficiency through life skills, job training, and employment in the food service industry.
Charities Supporting Youth
Treehouse
4 Tomorrow
Y of Greater Seattle
Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Boys & Girls Club
Charities Supporting Adults
In-sight Collaborative: | Bainbridge Island, WA: Promoting accompaniment along the migratory pathway.
Lifewire
Alliance for International Women’s Rights | Edmonds, WA: AIWR's mission is to support women leaders and future women leaders in developing countries, with a current focus on Afghanistan.
Favorite Ways to Give Back
Donate food
Donate new or gently used coats
Volunteer at animal shelter
Volunteer at soup kitchen
Bring thank you cards to first responders
Bring greeting cards to senior living centers
Share your favorite charity on your social media
Use recycled materials for gift giving; newspaper, reuse bags or scarves for wrapping
Gift charities donations to your loved ones instead of stuff