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May 06, 2013
The daughter of alumna Chris Unwin recently had a chance to be part of a service learning experience as part of her school's Project Week. Below is Nicole's first-person account of what she learned.
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May 06, 2013
From Microsoft to philanthropy through chocolate, Jean Thompson makes a sweet impression on the community with Seattle Chocolates.
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May 06, 2013
Ever wonder where the idea of GiveBIG came from or how it started in Seattle? Read on to learn the answers.
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April 08, 2013
Read the stories about our two alumni and others and you’ll begin to comprehend what it takes to become a dedicated change-maker in Washington.
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April 08, 2013
The Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG is a one-day, online charitable giving event to inspire people to give generously to nonprofit organizations who make our region a healthier and more vital place to live. Each donation made to the more than 1,300 nonprofit organizations profiled on The Seattle Foundation's website.
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April 08, 2013
Much more than a typical Pacific northwest spring rain squall, the tsunami called We Day took America by storm through Seattle on March 27, 2013. Fifteen thousand Washington state students were on hand for a celebration of them and their work--their giving back, their service to local and global causes.
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April 07, 2013
Fidelma McGinn had a major life decision to make 21 years ago, one she calls “a little frightening, but exciting at the same time.” At 25, she chose to leave the comforts of her native Ireland and her job at Microsoft in Dublin to accept a position at corporate headquarters in Redmond — and learn a city and region she only knew from articles, conference calls, and Nirvana CD liner notes.
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March 17, 2013
Non-profit organizations can tap into the network of Microsoft alumni and current employees by arranging a Day of Caring project with the Alumni Foundation. Learn how!
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March 17, 2013
The recently-launched Code.org is working towards making computer science available to every student in every school. Learn more about why this is important and how you can help.
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February 24, 2013
Recently, Microsoft alumni Jeff and Tricia Raikes authored an op-ed article for the Seattle Times on a way to end youth homelessness.
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