While we have been encouraging people to “Shop Hyperlocal” and support our local businesses, we haven’t lost sight of the fact that this is the season of giving. So we’ve compiled a list of ways that you can “Give Hyperlocal” — with a focus on those organizations that give so much to our community, and…
Edmonds Community Foundation
Taste of Edmonds generates $19,000 for local service clubs
The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce offered up this interesting statistic the other day: A Taste of Edmonds, which celebrated its 28th year in August, brought more than food and entertainment to Edmonds this summer. It also generated $19,000 for local service clubs. According to the Chamber, those benefiting from funds raised during the three-day event…
Packing and stacking for Edmonds schools families in need
Volunteers gathered at the Lynnwood Albertsons store stock room Thursday to participate in the Edmonds Community Foundation’s “Bottomless Backpack Food for Youth” Pack and Stack event, benefiting hungry families in the Edmonds School District. The group managed to create 450 food packs in roughly one hour. The packs filled with nutritious food are given to…
Back-to-school drives for Edmonds kids in need: How you can help
As students prepare to go back to school this fall, it’s an unfortunate fact that some Edmonds families can’t afford new school supplies, food or clothing for their children. Here are four local projects that could use your support: – Clothes for Kids has an immediate, urgent need for community volunteers to assist in running its boutique shop located…
Help families in need through Bottomless Backpacks Program
The school year is fast approaching and the Edmonds Community Foundation is gearing up for the first round of food shopping for its Bottomless Backpacks Food For Youth Program. Please donate today so that the Foundation can purchase enough food for the families in crisis at the start of the school year. Any amount will…