The following people and organizations provide a wide range of services and help to individuals and businesses. These are just a few of the partners we have worked or dealt with personally, and stand behind.
LifeStrategiesByDesign.com Visit John Gibson's website to learn more about his speaking, writing, conseling and coaching. He has 40+ years experience on issues of Aging, Health, Illness and Caregiving, Cross-generational Communication and a variety of other subjects.
The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded in 1993 by the cancer strickened, Jimmy Valvano, former National Championship basketball coach, and honors his memory in its dedication to providing hope by finding a cure for cancer. Jimmy own words remain the foundation's motto: "Don't give up. Don't ever give up."
Michaeltomlinson.com Singer, songwriter and story-teller, Michael Tomlinson has created 10 cd's over his 20+ year recording career. Michael is on a mission to make as many of his concerts as possible benefits toward worthy causes in the cities he performs in. There are many ways for you to partner with him.
FareStart is a culinary job training and placement program for homeless and disadvantaged individuals. Over the past 17 years, FareStart has provided opportunities for over 3,000 people to transform their lives, while also serving over 3.5 million meals to disadvantaged men, women, and children.
Ethicalleadership.org The Center for Ethical Leadership is organized around a question: What kind of leadership does the common good need at this time in this place? They cultivate leaders who: create Gracious Space as a tool for change; put their values in action to serve the common good; bring people together, across boundaries, to form collective leadership; ask compelling questions to initiate change that matters.
Ernestbecker.org The EBF seeks to illuminate how the unconscious denial of mortality profoundly influences human behavior, giving rise to acts of hate and violence as well as noble, altruistic striving.
Nwirp.org Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice for low-income immigrants by pursuing and defending their legal status. Through its legal services, NWIRP helps: Uphold Basic Human Rights, Preserve Family Unity, Prevent Persecution, Protect Children, Provide Hope for Justice.
Childhaven.org Using innovative, proven approaches to child development in a therapeutic day care environment, they heal old hurts and nurture young lives. By strengthening family and child relationships and improving parenting skills, they break the cycle of abuse and neglect and create a foundation for lifelong loving relationships.
Navos mission is to improve the quality of life of people vulnerable to mental illness by providing a broad continuum of care. For over forty years, Navos has been responding to the needs of people with mental illness in King County. Their services are targeted to those who live at or near poverty, often as a result of their mental illness.
Timebanks.org is a social change movement in 22 countries and six continents. For every hour you spend doing something for someone in your community, you earn one Time Dollar. Then you have a Time Dollar to spend on having someone do something for you. Time Banks change neighborhoods and whole communities.
LifeSPAN supports families in Washington State to develop safe, secure, quality futures for their relatives with a disability.
Cleaningforareason.org If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - one a month - for 4 months while she is in treatment. All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment.
FoodTidings.com Exists to simplify the process of organizing meals for friends or family members in a transitional time of life. For someone who has just had a baby, recovering from surgery or injury, grieving the passing of a loved one, confined to bed rest, and almost anything else, receiving dinners from loved ones can be very comforting and helpful.
CareAtHomeSeattle.com Elderly assistance and help for persons in need by providing care givers and various home services.
TheMackeyGroup.com TMG unlocks the mystery behind why some people outperform, rise above the ordinary and become successful in whatever they choose to do.
AginginStride.org Aging in Stride is a valuable resource for older adults, caregivers and the health and service professionals that work with them.
TheShareHouse.org The Sharehouse collects still useful household furniture and other items and distributes them to families and individuals who have been homeless.
Resiliencycenter.com A resource for developing resiliency in yourself, your work teams and your organization. Create the power to bounce back.
Caringbridge.org Online resource for connecting with those to whom an individual gives access. It provides private, secure space for health updates and photos along with responses from those who check in.
Supportteam.org The Support Team Network is a training and resource center for the development of volunteer Support Teams for persons with health concerns or other special needs.
Medicalert.com The Medical Alert System by Connect America®
restores independence and provides comfort. If ever needed, live help is just the push of a button away.
NFCAcares.org National Family Caregivers Association. This group supports, empowers, educates, and speaks up for the more than 50 million Americans who care for a chronically ill, aged, or disabled loved one.
Heartwork There is a longing in many hearts for a place of deep sharing and listening. There are times when someone needs a companion who understands the weariness of prolonged caregiving, or the pain of grief; sometimes a person craves a small group or community where deep experiences can be shared.
Baking for Good The online bake sale that supports great causes! Sweet treats perfect for any gift or celebration. Even sweeter, 15% of every purchase is donated to a cause you choose!
Sightline Daily Offers a daily snapshot of the most important environmental, economic, and social news affecting the Northwest, combined with expert insight that helps connect the dots on issues and points to solutions.
eCare Diary provides comprehensive information, tools and resources to help those seeking and providing long term care, including a set of online tools designed to make coordination of care and sharing of information easy amongst family members and other caregivers, a comprehensive database of nursing home and home care services, and guides on long term care financing.
Mealtrain organizes meals for a friend after a birth, surgery or illness.
Quality of Life helps people around the world improve quality of life for themselves and those they care about.