On June 5, Seattle’s top makers and bakers will come together at Jensen Marina for Plan C: Bake Sale for Choice, a event to help raise funds for organizations supporting reproductive rights and access to safe abortions.
Philanthropy
Nonprofit of the Month: Free2Luv
Ten-year-old Free2Luv is a national award-winning youth development nonprofit, with a mission is to “transform the bullied to brave, celebrate individuality and save lives through the arts.” Here, Tonya Sandis, founder and CEO, discusses EXPRESS IT!, the nonprofit’s pledge and its one-of-a-kind merch.
Cliff Has Your Back Program
Just in time for the new school year, Bellevue-based Ascend Hospitality Group partnered with former Seahawk and Super Bowl champion Cliff Avril and the Cliff Avril Family Foundation to launch the Cliff Has Your Back program. This collab provides underprivileged children with a custom-designed backpack, filled with supplies.
Auction of Washington Wines Event Series
Auction of Washington Wines (AWW), a Seattle-based nonprofit that advances awareness of the Washington wine industry, has announced its 2021 event series, featuring both virtual and intimate in-person opportunities. In addition to championing the Washington wine industry, the series will also support Seattle Children’s and the WSU Viticulture and Enology program.
Drink Wine for Good at Cedarbrook Lodge
This spring, Cedarbrook Lodge in Seattle is asking guests to Drink Wine for Good, a campaign partnering with Mary’s Place and Andrew Latta Wines that supports those in need.