This is the fifth installment in the Every Monday Matters series. UW Combined Fund Drive is partnering with Every Monday Matters, a nonprofit committed to inspiring a new normal where people understand how and why they matter to themselves, the community, and the world. Time is one of the most precious things we have in life. [...]

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As the sun rises and peeks through the trees, the University of Washington wakes up to the bustling movement of superheroes in disguise, ready to take on another day. These lively leaders and energetic mentors go above and beyond to seek out, develop, and share sustainable solutions for our homes, campuses, cities, and earth. These deeds do [...]

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The University of Washington dedicated this past month to celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy of public service—itself a symbol of strength, resilience, civic engagement, and responsibility. The UW honored MLK’s legacy through service and activism in a series of events produced through a partnership of the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center, The Center for Communication, Difference & [...]

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This is the fourth installment in the Every Monday Matters series. UW Combined Fund Drive is partnering with Every Monday Matters, a nonprofit committed to inspiring a new normal where people understand how and why they matter to themselves, the community and the world. Imagination is magical. Think about it. A lot of what exists [...]

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Celebrate The Little Things This is the fourth installment in the new Every Monday Matters series. UW Combined Fund Drive is partnering with Every Monday Matters, a nonprofit committed to inspiring a new normal where people understand how and why they matter to themselves, the community, and the world. December’s here and snow is in the [...]

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This is the third installment in the new Every Monday Matters series. UW Combined Fund Drive is partnering with Every Monday Matters, a nonprofit committed to inspiring a new normal where people understand how and why they matter to themselves, the community, and the world. In our Super-Sized, Big-Gulp, Win-the-Lottery culture, we are constantly fed [...]

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With the annual UW Combined Fund drive, work makes it easy to donate to some of your favorite nonprofits, but what if you took your dedication one step further? It might sound daunting at first, but donating your time could be an integral piece of a nonprofit’s lifespan or ability to serve even more folks [...]

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A Story of Fundraising, Gratitude, and Fitness Chris Kirchoff changed Ariadna Santander’s life. Since doctors told Santander she would never run again, she’s completed over 11 half marathons and hiked in the Himalayas – not to mention her plans to hike the Andes this October. Now Santander, along with Kirchoff and a team of determined [...]

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With the start of October comes the second installment of the new Every Monday Matters series. UW Combined Fund Drive is partnering with Every Monday Matters, a nonprofit committed to inspiring a new normal where people understand how and why they matter to themselves, the community, and the world. This month’s topic is on considering [...]

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Walk or run with purpose this Fall at four upcoming races. Each event supports a different cause, so pick a race that speaks to you, or participate just for the fun of it! Whether you’re looking to complete a 5k or the full marathon, The Whole U can help prepare you for race-day. Follow our [...]

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The UW Combined Fund Drive is partnering with Every Monday Matters, a nonprofit committed to inspiring a new normal where people understand how and why they matter — to themselves, to the community, and to the world. And that starts with you! We are excited to offer you tools to make it happen. Each month, [...]

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As I scroll through my Facebook newsfeed each Sunday evening, I encounter endless articles about meal planning. “7 ways to eat healthier this week,” is a familiar headline. “Secret to clean eating habits” is another. But how do the thousands of homeless or impoverished families in Seattle find nutritious meals? How do people who can’t regularly afford [...]

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