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At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Visitor Center, we hope to educate, inspire, and motivate people by sharing stories of work that is improving lives, from Seattle to South Africa. Through our interactive exhibits, visitors can investigate some of the world’s tough challenges and learn how to act on their own ideas and solutions. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation maintains this Facebook page to provide a forum for sharing research, ideas, and opinions regarding our philanthropic work. All statements and materials posted by contributors reflect the views of the individual contributors and do not reflect the views of the foundation. We encourage respectful, constructive dialogue and reserve the right to remove posts that are offensive, act as advertisements, or attempt to solicit funds from our fans. We also remove identical or substantially similar comments that are posted more than once, including those posted for the purpose of monopolizing the discussion. We value conversations on our Facebook space, and thank you for following the foundation.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a private foundation founded by Bill and Melinda Gates. It was launched in 2000 and is said to be the largest transparently operated private foundation in the world. The primary aims of the foundation are, globally, to enhance healthcare and reduce extreme poverty, and in America, to expand educational opportunities and access to information technology. The foundation, based in Seattle, Washington, is controlled by its three trustees: Bill Gates, Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett. Other principal officers include Co-Chair William H. Gates, Sr. and Chief Executive Officer Susan Desmond-Hellmann.The foundation has been criticized for making investments in companies which contradict its stated goals in order to maximize return. An example is donating funds for vaccines in certain regions, then investing in companies which cause toxic pollution in those same certain regions. Another example is providing grants to help farmers adapt to global warming, then investing in companies that cause global warming. The eventual purpose is allegedly for the foundation to maximize profit and income inequality.It had an endowment of US$44.3 billion. The scale of the foundation and the way it seeks to apply business techniques to giving makes it one of the leaders in venture philanthropy, though the foundation itself notes that the philanthropic role has limitations. In 2007, its founders were ranked as the second most generous philanthropists in America, and Warren Buffett the first. As of May 16, 2013, Bill Gates had donated US$28 billion to the foundation.
Located on Capitol Hill, Lifelong Thrift is a great place to browse high-quality apparel, shoes, and household items. All donated items fund our work empowering people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic conditions to lead healthier lives, either monetarily or being given to hundreds of clients living in our community.
PATH is the leader in global health innovation. An international nonprofit organization, we save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms—vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations—that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health. For nearly 40 years, PATH has been a pioneer in translating bold ideas into breakthrough health solutions, with a focus on child survival, maternal and reproductive health, and infectious diseases. With headquarters in Seattle, Washington, PATH has 1,300 employees and offices in more than 20 countries. PATH’s 2014 budget was US$335 million, with support from foundations, governments, multilateral agencies, nongovernmental organizations, universities, corporations, and individuals. Learn more at www.path.org.
Besides providing food for over more than 370 partner programs, Northwest Harvest operates the Cherry Street Food Bank in downtown Seattle. Cherry Street is one of the busiest food banks in the state, providing nearly 1.5 million meals annually. We serve people of all backgrounds. These are our neighbors in need. As one of our volunteers said, “If you stand here long enough, you'll see yourself walk through that door.” Many find it difficult to seek help, so we try to make our clients as comfortable as possible, welcoming them with a smile and asking only for enough information to make sure we're meeting client need. On full-service days, clients choose items such as dry grains, canned goods and fresh produce. Protein products are distributed on the last Monday and Wednesday of each month. Sack lunches are ready for those without cooking facilities. More than 900 sack lunch packages, including freshly-made sandwiches, are regularly distributed each Monday and Wednesday. On Thursdays, Cherry Street Food Bank's Baby Day provides infant formula and jarred baby food for our youngest clients. Diapers distributed when available. The presence of a child or proof of child's age (WIC card, birth certificate, immunization record, etc.) is required to receive Baby Day items.
Lifelong is the leading community health organization that serves people with chronic illnesses, including HIV/AIDS, in Western Washington. We believe all people have a right to a roof over their head, healthy food to eat, and access to affordable healthcare. Lifelong delivers food, housing, and health services; collaborates with community organizations on the prevention and care of chronic disease; and advocates for effective HIV/AIDS policy. Simply put —we make health work. Events, like our annual Seattle AIDS Walk, Gay Bingo, and Dining Out For Life, raise both awareness and financial support for people who are ill and faced with poverty.
On Sunday, October 2, 2016 the members of the Down Syndrome Community invite everyone in the Puget Sound area to join them in a celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This event will be held from 1-4 pm at the Seattle Center, Next 50 Plaza. This event is a Seattle Center Community Created Event. There will be entertainment, face painting, balloons, fishing booth, Boeing Klown Klub! Buddy Walk t-shirts Photography and art created by artists with Down syndrome Community resource / information booths
For over 40 years, Neighborcare Health has provided quality, affordable health care for our most vulnerable neighbors. We focus on providing care to low-income and uninsured families and individuals, seniors on fixed incomes, immigrants, and the homeless. We ask everyone to pay what they can, but no one is turned away due to inability to pay.
The Project Room is a multidisciplinary art center that provides a platform for the exchange of ideas within the intersection of different artistic disciplines. The Project Room aims to be inclusive in all of its endeavors, featuring different points of view and areas of expertise in all areas of creativity and community that can carry meaning for anyone. In addition to the arts, programs will touch on history, geography, industry, and other areas that intersect with the specific topic of focus. During 2011/2012, The Project Room will ask the question, "Why Do We Make Things?" Critical discourse is an essential element of The Project Room. With this in mind, The Project Room publishes The Project Room Off Paper, an online journal that follows the themes presented in The Project Room through thoughtful writing and other relevant online content. Off Paper continues the conversation that is taking place in TPR for audiences everywhere.
Forgotten Dogs is a foster home based rescue organization located in Washington State. Who We Rescue Over and over, dogs are abandoned at shelters only to live out their lives in a kennel, being passed by time and time again until their time finally runs out. Through no fault of their own, these dogs aren’t adopted because they have something “wrong” with them: the “wrong” color, the “wrong” look, the “wrong” age, and most commonly, the “wrong” breed. These are the dogs we save. Even worse is when a dog isn’t even taken to the shelter. Some are abandoned outside of town. Some exist on the end of a chain or are otherwise neglected or abused. These are the dogs we save. Sometimes it’s the dog’s owner who is down on their luck and can no longer afford to care for their dog, but want to ensure he or she goes to a loving, forever home. These are the dogs we save. These dogs can be any breed, but we primarily focus on Pit Bulls and other bully breeds. They are the ones most likely to die in shelters, and the ones who need an advocate to ensure they don’t end up in the wrong hands. We save the dogs that need help the most, the dogs whose time has run out, the dogs who have lost all hope—the forgotten dogs. Our Commitment Once a dog enters Forgotten Dogs Rescue, we’re committed to it for life. Our dogs live in private foster homes where they receive love and attention and learn to be wonderful members of the family. They receive all necessary medical care, no matter the cost. If they come to us with behavioral issues, we invest in training. No matter what, we are committed to do whatever is necessary to make them adoptable and find them amazing forever homes. And if at any point an adoption doesn’t work out, we will always welcome the dog back into our program. We make a promise to all of our dogs that they will never again be forgotten. Sad Beginnings, Happy Endings Although most of our dogs have sad beginnings, they all have happy endings! We strive to place our dogs in the best possible homes for them, taking into account the needs and requirements of both the dog and the adopter.
Contributions to GreaterGood.org, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, are deductible in the U.S. for computing income and estate taxes. All donors will receive a receipt of their donations in the mail or via e-mail for tax purposes. To learn more, visit http://www.greatergood.org.
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YOUTH PROGRAMS Massive Experience After-School Program: In collaboration with Seattle’s Extraordinary Futures, the University of Washington and Experience Ease, we bring to you—Massive Experience. Our after school program teaches youth to reach their creative potential as individuals and community members through learning for life—developing their physical, mental and emotional awareness, understanding and skills—and a tiered-mentoring system that continues to inspire and develop the community. We offer: • Dance lessons from Seattle’s Massive Monkees • Life & Academic coaching to optimize student life • Educational Consulting to navigate the system http://extraordinaryfutures.org/ https://www.facebook.com/massiveexp DANCE AND MOVEMENT CLASSES We are the best and only dance studio in the Seattle area who specialize in original Hip Hop and Street Dance styles like Breakin, Popping, Locking, Party Dance and Freestyle (club) Dances. In addition we partner with some of the best teaching artists in our area to provide a diverse range of different styles. Check out or schedule of dance and movement classes offered to all ages toddler to adult. http://www.massivemonkees.com/thebeacon/schedulepricing/ EVENTS Located just outside of Downtown in the International District of Seattle, The Beacon is a great space to host your special occasion. At over 2500 sq ft, we have hosted dance parties, birthday parties, poetry and book readings, film screenings, concerts and more... Visit www.MassiveMonkees.com or write to [email protected] for more information
What is Chinese Kick Boxing (Sanda)? As the name implies, it is kickboxing plus takedowns and throws. Not quite MMA yet but we can do a little bit of that too after class. Is it free? Hell yes so far it is free for now. Why? Because we want people to get hyped and interested in it and free helps makes it more interesting. Who is teaching it? I'm am duh Grand Master "I'ma Beat Your Ass if You Don't Join". jk..... Shifu Jun Hong Chon (Jeff Chon) will be instructing the classes. If you want more info come down and talk to him. Or FB stalk him. Can't Make It? Well depending on who is there we can probably stay longer than 5 so if you're gonna be late come down anyways. Or you can always call me to check. So just make it out when you can and feel free to invite other ppl as well
At The Seattle Fall RV Show you'll find new RVs at special show pricing, popular seminar presentations, industry-related booth exhibitors and fun things to do! Many local dealers will be bringing their units, you can see it all in one place inside the warmth and convenience of the CenturyLink Field Event Center. The Show runs from September 11 - 14, 2014.
Touchdown City at CenturyLink Field is an interactive hub for Seahawks fans on gameday! It opens three hours before kickoff when the Seahawks play at home. Fans can enjoy games, food samples, $5 beer, Sea Gal appearances, former player appearances, game analyses, face painting and hair spraying, a sign making station, vendors, and even a Pro Shop. The best part? It's free, and you can go even if you don't have a ticket to the game! (This Facebook page is not Official. It was created and is run by fans of the Seattle Seahawks and Touchdown City)
Rainbow Bridge Club is a non-profit, ACBL sanctioned bridge club directed towards Seattle's GLBTQ community (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning or queer) serving the GLBTQ community as well as their family, friends and supporters. We are inclusive and diverse in a variety of ways, but we share the desire to make a safe space for the GLBTQ community, while enjoying a great game. Bridge is the medium we use in a fun environment to build community, to support each other, and to have a great time. A relaxed game in a relaxed atmosphere safe for all is our goal. We don't just tolerate diversity, we embrace it! We have games on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings at the Multifaith Works Office, 115 16th Ave (corner of 16th and Fir St), Seattle 98122. Click here for a map. The Tuesday and Thursday games begin at 7:00 pm and are open to players of all levels. Please note: there is NO GAME on the Second Tuesday of each month. The Saturday games begin at 6:00 pm and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month are generally limited games for those with 0-500 masterpoints. The 1st and 5th Saturdays are open pairs games for players of all abilities. The 3rd Saturday is our monthly Team game. Reservations are not required. However, please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the game start time and sign-in with the director to ensure seating. The cost to play is $5.00. Please see our schedule and announcements on the Home Page for upcoming special games as well as for game cancellations due to local Sectionals and Regionals or weather.
Mode of Fitness is a comprehensive gym designed to find balance. Whether you prefer working out on state of the art fitness equipment or participating in classes, we consider your budget and lifestyle.
Building fit and healthier bodies everyday with core values of Balance, Strength and Flexibility. Private or group training sessions, customized workouts and general nutritional consultation available. We specialize in H.I.I.T, Circuit training, TRX, Kettlebell training, Powerlifting and Body Building preparation and programming, injury rehabilitation and functional movement systems.
Our soul motivation is to service our members and provide an exemplary workout experience for people of all ages, shapes, sizes and various fitness levels. No pretentious environment, no judgments, just a rolled out welcome mat for all. Our clubs are uniquely designed to provide exceptional service, innovative group offerings and an overall amazing experience that is affordable to all. If you are new to gyms, new to working out, trust us, this is the place you want to be: a new, modern facility with the best equipment, clean and welcoming facilities, and a staff focused on you, our member! If you've tried other gyms, look no further, Soul truly is the most unique concept in fitness today. Here are Soul we are excited to roll out a new platform and business model. Formally going by the name of Rain Fitness we are under new management and ready to start changing lives and providing the best costumer service possible to our members. If you need help or are interested in finding out more please don't hesitate to call!