Category Archives: Charity
Joys of Buy Nothing Groups
This past Christmas, partly as an experiment in avoiding the commerce of the holidays, I got my entire extended family — 14 people — thoughtful, personal gifts that fellow Buy Nothing-ers bestowed upon me. (I did this over a period … Continue reading
Tear up some Rags
Tear up some rags: If something is in such disrepair that it can’t be donated — like, say, sheets — tear them apart for reusable dust rags. It’ll save you lots of money on buying rags or using rolls and … Continue reading
Set Up a Donation Box
Chances are, there are plenty of items in your house that you no longer need. By keeping a donation box in a convenient spot, you’ll be encouraged to consistently add to it. Not only will you feel more organized, but those items will … Continue reading
Tiny Homes: Dignity for Unhoused
I love the op-ed section of the paper. I believe we all need to write at least one letter on something we’re passionate about in our lifetime. In saying that, I applaud this reader Re: “The story of Seattle’s homeless … Continue reading
One Who Loves Kids
The tagline for Career Village is simple “Volunteer to answer questions from students who want to be you when they grow up. “Kids submit questions about various career paths, and you’ll get notified if there one you might be able … Continue reading
