News Archive
Recent news items about our work, grant awards and new publications:
- 10/12/2009 - 9:50am
Television viewers will notice the week of October 19 – 25 that their favorite characters and actors are promoting volunteerism to a level never before seen in the entertainment industry.
The effort is part of a multi-year initiative from the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) titled "I Participate," which will encourage Americans to embrace a new way of thinking about service and aims to persuade millions of people to volunteer regularly.
- 10/06/2009 - 8:36am
On October 22, 2009, School's Out Washington celebrates their 10th annual Lights On Afterschool event, which is a nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities.
- 09/18/2009 - 9:06am
Eastside Business Journal highlights fourteen organizations across Washington that received grants totaling $75,000 from Washington State Mentors (WSM) and the Bank of America Charitable Foundation.
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Jen and her mentee, Zola felt a connection from the very beginning. They share a love of theater, reading, shopping and going on adventures. Zola calls her mentor, Jen a miracle and is so grate...




