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Ever wonder what happens before those Girl Scout Cookies get to you? See what happened today at WestSide Baby
February 15, 2025 8:01 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle people | White Center

(WSB photos/video)

By Tracy Record
West Seattle Blog editor

A new partnership blossomed today, as dozens of local Girl Scout troops picked up cases of cookies outside the WestSide Baby warehouse in White Center – and left behind gifts: Thousands of donated diapers!

It’s the first year of this new partnership – WestSide Baby’s back lot was perfect for delivering and distributing more than 5,000 cases of this year’s taste treats, from Samoas to S’mores, Lemon-Ups to Tagalongs.

It was an especially good fit as a “family-forward event,” WS Baby’s Will Owen noted. Volunteers of all ages were there to help distribute the cases of cookies, set aside for troops based on their advance orders as well as what they expect to sell when cookie booths open in less than two weeks. This volunteer group was from Troop 46282 – Emery, Sophie, and Rondy, plus helper August:

The Girl Scouts’ Service Unit, 550 – which includes 60 troops from West Seattle to Vashon Island – had planned everything perfectly – until a delivery delay almost threatened the pickup plans – but the trucks showed up a few hours later than scheduled, just in time for pickups to happen this afternoon after all:

This truck was particularly welcome – one volunteer looking at the boxes excitedly exclaimed, “I see green!” – that meant its load included the most popular Girl Scout Cookies of all, Thin Mints (“I need 34 cases!” declared one troop rep standing by):

Cami Allers, managing the day’s logistics, told us that if troops run out before cookie-selling season is over, there’s a designated “Cookie Cupboard” from which they can get more.

While cookie booths will open Friday, February 28 – look for your nearest one(s) here (or order online!) – WestSide Baby is launching a campaign of its own the day after that. Development and communications director Morgan McGinn told us the next donation campaign starts March 1st; watch for news of how to help. Diaper donations are always welcome, and the sizes most needed right now are 4, 5, and 6, plus pullups. Meantime, volunteers continued tallying thousands of Scout-donated diapers today even as the cookie pickups continued:

We’re waiting to hear who finished as the top troops on the diaper-donation list; everyone who brought some in got a goodie bag, which included information about the tens of thousands of children that West Seattle-founded WestSide Baby serves every year. (Here’s how you can help them too.)

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YOU CAN HELP: Two more ways to give the gift of warmth
February 14, 2025 9:12 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

(Photo by Theresa Arbow-O’Connor)

If you still have warm clothing and other items you can donate to help take the icy edge off winter weather for those in need, here are two ways:

HOMESTREET BANK: The West Seattle branch (a WSB spoonsor) is still collecting donations for people at Westside Neighbors’ Shelter:

Hats, gloves, shirts, socks, sweatshirts, coats and travel sized toothpaste. Socks will need to be new. Other items should be clean or gently used.

You can drop off donations until 6 pm today, 9 am-5 pm Mondays-Thursdays. The branch is at 4022 SW Alaska.

ALKI UCC’S MONTHLY DRIVE: This Sunday (February 16), 11 am-3 pm outside the church, here’s what they’re collecting:

This month’s priority: Food/Blankets/Outdoor Clothing

Alki UCC is sharing all we collect with the American Legion Shelter and Camp Second Chance. We also welcome socks, hats, gloves, long johns, hygiene products, men’s work clothing and outdoor gear. Donations are also distributed through the Westside Interfaith Network (WIN) Saturday lunch, hosted in White Center. Deepest gratitude to our community for your generous support of our neighbors in need.

Alki UCC is at 6115 SW Hinds.

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BE A RINGER: Handbell group recruiting!
February 9, 2025 10:57 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | WS culture/arts

Received via postal mail:

Want to play handbells?

The West Side Ringers are looking for people to ring English Handbells. No experience is necessary, as we are open to all skill levels. We meet on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5 pm. Our group currently plays at retirement communities as a service to seniors.

If interested, send an email to anjdroege@gmail.com

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YOU CAN HELP: Madison MS PTSA’s Valentine donuts
February 8, 2025 11:18 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle schools

It’s a sweet tradition for the Madison Middle School PTSA – Krispy Kreme donut sales for Valentine’s Day. So they’re doing it again this year.

Grab a Valentine’s Day donut and support the Madison Middle School PTSA – because nothing says ‘love’ like a donut for a good cause! All proceeds go to our school fund, so it’s a win-win. Orders must be placed here by midnight on February 10: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WPN9W53LMNY46 Pick up donuts on Valentine’s Day (2/14) before school from 8:00-9:00 AM.

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Seven local businesses participating in dine-out benefit for immigrants’ rights
February 6, 2025 3:03 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news | West Seattle restaurants

Thanks to everyone who’s sent tips about this. Around the region, more than 100 food/beverage businesses are participating in a dine-out fundraiser starting tomorrow (Friday, February 7), donating part of their proceeds to nonprofits fighting for immigrants’ rights, primarily the Northwest Immigrants’ Rights Project. The updated list of participants in the “Seattle Hospitality Fundraiser” includes seven West Seattle/White Center venues as of this writing: Dough Joy Donuts, Driftwood, Li’l Woody’s, Marination, Mioposto (WSB sponsor), Moonshot Coffee, and T’Juana Tacos (based in WS but donating part of two other sites’ proceeds). Details of each venue’s planned participation may vary, so be sure to ask when you arrive.

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REMINDER: Women’s clothing swap Saturday in West Seattle
January 31, 2025 8:59 am
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 |   Fun stuff to do | How to help | West Seattle news

Before we get to our list of what’s happening today, a reminder about one of tomorrow’s events – noprofit Leaps and Bounds Children’s Therapy is hosting a women’s-clothing (and accessories) swap-and-shop event, from 11 AM to 3 PM at 7141 California Ave SW (Westside Unitarian Universalist Congregation). To streamline the swap, you can drop off gently used items 10:30 am-4:30 pm today at the WSUU parking lot (look for the designated bin by the sunflower wall). Then on Saturday, here’s how to participate:

Entry on swap day is $20, and proceeds go directly to supporting Leaps and Bounds’ and our West Seattle families. You can purchase tickets in advance as well as a raffle ticket for a chance at early entry to get first pick at the fabulous finds at leapsandboundswa.org/swap

Participants are encouraged to bring gently used women’s clothing (clothes, shoes, purses/accessories) that are clean, in good condition, and free from stains. Be sure to label your donations with your name and contact information in case of any mix-ups. No personal undergarments please.

Leaps and Bounds has been sponsoring WSB this week to get word out even-more widely about the swap.

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THINK SUMMER! Register for 2025 Loop the ‘Lupe before price goes up
January 28, 2025 6:41 pm
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 |   Fun stuff to do | High Point | How to help | West Seattle news

(WSB photo from 2024 Loop the ‘Lupe)

Even as another near-freezing night begins, and as the possibility of snow lurks in the forecast, we have reason to think summer: Registration is open for this year’s Loop the ‘Lupe, with participation options including Seattle’s only 5K obstacle course! WSB has long been a community co-sponsor of Loop the ‘Lupe, and we’re sharing this announcement from organizers:

The early deadline for the BEST price on Loop the ‘Lupe, the only obstacle-course race in Seattle city limits, expires on Friday, January 31st! Register before midnight on January 31, use the coupon NEWYEAR5 at checkout, and save up to 40% off what you’d pay on race day. (Psst: Lock down even more discounts when you register 4+ people at a time!) Loop the ‘Lupe is Saturday, June 7, at Walt Hundley Playfield.

Sign up at loopthelupe.com.

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High-school student in the household? Community-involvement opportunity!
January 26, 2025 11:48 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

You’re never too young to get involved in your community. West Seattle/Fauntleroy YMCA (WSB sponsor) board chair Linnea Westerlind is extending this invitation far and wide:

High-school students!

Do you want to represent youth as a voice in your community and gain valuable nonprofit board experience?

The West Seattle & Fauntleroy YMCA is looking for high school students to apply for our two youth board slots, which begin September 2025.

Our Youth Board Members attend our local YMCA Board Meetings, learn about the Y’s programs and bring a youth voice to our work.

Steps:
– Fill out the application and include one reference.
– If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you to set it up in Spring 2025.
– The board service year is from Sept 2025 – June 2026.

Benefits to you:
– 15-20 volunteer service hours
– A letter of recommendation from our Board Chair
– Valuable experience serving on a nonprofit board
– Community connections

Timeline:
– Applications are due March 1, 2025
– Interviews for finalists will take place April-May 2025
– Youth Board Members will begin term in Sept 2025

Apply: tinyurl.com/westseattley

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YOU CAN HELP: Two more Westside Neighbors Shelter requests, including donation drive at HomeStreet Bank
January 23, 2025 9:04 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

With Westside Neighbors Shelter taking 50+ people off the streets on these freezing-cold nights, the need for donations continues running high. Two notes this morning:

HOMESTREET BANK DRIVE: The bank at 4022 SW Alaska (a longtime WSB sponsor) is a dropoff spot for these items:

The West Seattle HomeStreet Branch is taking donations in the form of hats, gloves, shirts, socks, sweatshirts, coats, and travel-sized toothpaste. Socks will need to be new. Other items should be clean or gently used.

The bank is open 9:30 am-5 pm Mondays-Thursdays, 9:30 am-6 pm Fridays.

FOOD (AND OTHER) NEEDS AT SHELTER: Shelter volunteer Laurie sent this:

Shelter operator Keith Hughes has made a list of what we’ve been using to keep everyone fed:

Regular cheap bread that fits in a toaster, 4 loaves per day
Milk, 3 gallons per day
Eggs, 7 to 9 dozen per day
Butter, 4 pounds per day
Regular oatmeal (not instant), 6 to 8 cups per day
Potatoes, 5 to 7 pounds per day
Toilet paper, 4 rolls per day (a Costco 24-roll pack per week)
Paper towels, 2 rolls per day (a Costco 12-roll pack per week)
10-inch paper plates, 100 per day
20 oz paper bowls, 100 per day
12 oz hot cups, 100 per day

If you’re able to donate any of these items, the need right now is greater than ever. Some of these items are on our Amazon wish list, so you can just order them to be delivered. Or, you can drop donations by the shelter between 7 and 11 am, or between 5 and 9 pm.

The shelter is at 3618 SW Alaska, in the American Legion Post 160/West Seattle Veteran Center building.

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YOU CAN HELP: Plant a ‘Miyawaki Forest’ in West Seattle
January 22, 2025 3:15 pm
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 |   Environment | How to help | West Seattle news

With a heightened interest in volunteering and donating opportunities right now, we’re spotlighting this one that’s just out of the WSB inbox. You’re invited to help plant a “Miyawaki Forest” – William Khadivi explains:

I’m partnering with Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association to plant a Miyawaki Forest near Longfellow Creek. This exciting project will take place near the intersection of 29th Ave SW & SW Brandon St.

Our first work party is scheduled for Saturday, February 1st, from 10 AM to 1 PM, and we’re looking for volunteers to join us. During the event, we’ll focus on removing invasive species to prepare the site for planting native trees and shrubs. No prior experience is needed. We’ll provide tools, gloves, and guidance! Volunteers should bring sturdy shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and plenty of enthusiasm for greening our city.

A Miyawaki Forest is created using the methods pioneered by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. This approach plants a dense mix of native species in small areas, fostering biodiversity and creating thriving ecosystems. Similar projects have been established in Georgetown and at North Seattle College.

Interested participants can RSVP here: dnda.org/events/miyawaki-forest-at-longfellow-creek

The Georgetown site mentioned in the announcement is this one we covered a year ago – we’ll get back there soon to see how it’s going.

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YOU CAN HELP: Four items that Westside Neighbors Shelter is seeking right now
January 20, 2025 2:43 pm
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 |   How to help | Triangle | West Seattle news

Temperatures are down and shelter need is up. Keith Hughes from Westside Neighbors Shelter, the privately operated facility that is West Seattle’s only emergency overnight shelter, is asking for these four items:

We are completely out of stocking caps and gloves, and getting short on blankets and pillows. We have been taking care of 55 to 60 people every night with this very cold weather week. Thanks for your continued support.

The shelter is at 3618 SW Alaska. Donation-dropoff hours are on its website.

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YOU CAN HELP: Help somebody warm up! Here are priorities for Alki UCC’s monthly dropoff donation drive Sunday
January 18, 2025 6:41 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

(Alki UCC photo of donations from February 2024 drive)

Every month, Alki UCC invites community members to join in a one-day donation drive with dropoffs outside the church. We usually include the list in our daily event roundups; sometimes we also get a chance to mention it in advance, so that’s what we’re doing tonight, in case you have anything to gather up tonight. Here’s the announcement from the church:

Alki UCC Donations Drive Sunday, January 19
6115 SW Hinds
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Front Courtyard

This month’s priority: Blankets, Warm Outerwear, and NEW SOCKS, SOCKS, SOCKS!

Also needed:

Non-perishable food, men’s work clothing, hygiene items, and outdoor gear: tents, tarps, blankets, etc.

Donations are distributed through the Westside Interfaith Network Saturday lunch, hosted in White Center. Deepest gratitude to our community for your generous support of our neighbors in need.

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How you can help shape the future of ‘Downtown West Seattle’
January 16, 2025 12:07 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

(2023 photo by Paul Weatherman, Summer Fest stage/beer garden area on California north of Oregon)

The West Seattle Junction business district has been nicknamed “Downtown West Seattle.” Its businesses comprise the West Seattle Junction Association, one of more than a dozen such “business improvement associations” around the city, and it’s led by a board. Right now that board has three vacancies, and we learned this week from WSJA executive director Chris Mackay that one of those board spots is open to community members who are not part of the business community. You’d be expected to attend a monthly in-person meeting – fourth Wednesdays, except August and September, noon at Windermere West Seattle (4526 California SW) – and to serve for three years. The WSJA oversees and organizes events from West Seattle Summer Fest, Hometown Holidays, and the Halloween/Fall Festival to Art Walk, Wine Walk, and Book Club, as well as a variety of other programs and services large and small, from flower baskets to flags to cleaning and security services. Want to be part of overseeing all that? Contact Mackay at chris@wsjunction.org – applications are open until February 15, and new members will be elected at the annual membership meeting in late March.

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YOU CAN HELP: Here are your local volunteering options for MLK Day of Service
January 13, 2025 10:39 pm
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 |   Holidays | How to help | West Seattle news

(Students volunteering at Lincoln Park on MLK Day of Service 2024 – photo by forest steward Lisa McGinty)

By Aspen Anderson
Reporting for West Seattle Blog

A reader asked WSB to compile a list of volunteering opportunities for MLK Day of Service next Monday (January 20). Local options aren’t plentiful, but here’s what we’ve found so far.

Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association: Plant Trees
Event: Plant Trees for MLK Day of Service
Plant native trees and shrubs, remove invasive plants and mulch new plantings.
Time: 10:00 am – 01:00 pm
Location: Pigeon Point Park, 1901 SW Genesee
Registration: Sign up as an individual or group on the DNDA website
Bring: Dress for rain or shine with long pants, layers, closed-toe shoes and rain gear. Bring water and work gloves if you have them. Youth under 18 need a signed waiver.
They provide: Tools, gloves, light snacks, and training on restoration activities and safety.

Green Seattle Partnership: Lincoln Park
Event: Lincoln Park – MLK Day of Service
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Lincoln Park, West Seattle
Help remove invasive plants (e.g. blackberry, ivy, holly) and make room for native trees and plants.
Registration: Register here (a few spots are left)
Bring: Dress for winter Seattle weather. Bring a signed Youth Participant Waiver Form if under 18. Wear closed-toe, sturdy shoes or boots. Bring a personal water bottle, garden/work gloves (if you have them), and dress in NW layers.
Where to Meet: Near the map kiosk in the NORTH parking lot on Fauntleroy Way SW (and SW Rose St).
Parking: NORTH parking lot or street parking on Fauntleroy Way.
Bus: The RapidRide C Line stops at SW Rose St by the parking lot.
Contact: Lisa McGinty (lmcginty206@gmail.com), WSHS Earth Club Leaders: tatumpaddock20@gmail.com or cmlewis260@gmail.com.

Neighborhood House
Event: MLK Day of Service – Facility Cleanup
At Neighborhood House High Point, this volunteer opportunity focuses on cleaning and organizing various sites to ensure welcoming and functional spaces for families. Pick up trash, dust windows, organize boxes, power wash, beautify playgrounds, organize files, and move furniture.
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (volunteers are encouraged to dedicate 4 hours.)
Location: 6400 Sylvan Way SW
Registration: Register here
Bring: Dress comfortably for cleaning and outdoor work.

A Cleaner Alki: Lincoln Park
The local cleanup coalition says Genesee Hill Elementary School is organizing a Block Drop cleanup at Lincoln Park for MLK Jr. Day. Participants can meet at the south parking lot near the ferry dock, with options to head into the upper park or down to the beach. Additional park-sprucing projects may be available, especially near the beach.
Time: Monday 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location: Lincoln Park / South Lot, 8617 Fauntleroy Way SW
Parking: Park in the south lot by the water side near the birdhouse.
Bus: The RapidRide C Line stops nearby.
Registration: No registration required. All are welcome to join.

YMCA West Seattle (WSB sponsor)
Event: Annual MLK Day of Service (Details TBD)
The YMCA in West Seattle typically organizes volunteer activities in honor of MLK Day, although nothing formal has been published yet.
Registration: It is recommended to register as a volunteer in advance.
Keep an eye on the YMCA’s website for updates and specific event details.

Find more volunteer opportunities outside of West Seattle here and here. And if you have anything local to add – please let us know, westseattleblog@gmail.com, so we can add it – thank you!

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FOLLOWUP: See how first-ever Alki event factored into regional International Coastal Cleanup success
January 12, 2025 10:18 am
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 |   Environment | How to help | West Seattle beaches | West Seattle news

(WSB photo, September 21)

Back in September, dozens of volunteers gathered at Alki for an International Coastal Cleanup event. There are certainly everyday cleanup heroes working in our area year-round – like A Cleaner Alki – but the September event was the first time regional organizations held their flagship event here, and now Puget Soundkeeper has released a report on the regional results:

In an exceptional display of community commitment, more than 741 volunteers removed 2,600 pounds of debris during International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) events across the Puget Sound from August through December 2024. Across 13 cleanup events from Seattle to the San Juan Islands, volunteers collectively tackled the growing impact of litter and plastic pollution, making an impact on the health of Puget Sound.

Since its inception in 1986, the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) movement has been a global initiative by the Ocean Conservancy to document and remove debris from beaches and waterways globally. Every year, Puget Soundkeeper serves as the regional coordinator for ICC events across Puget Sound and works alongside several partner organizations who make these efforts possible.

“In a time where it seems like there’s a lot of negative news spreading over social media, it’s truly inspiring to see so many volunteers and people come out to commit their time and energy toward making our waterways safer and healthier for future generation,” said Tanya Balaji, the Stewardship and Education Manager at Puget Soundkeeper.

2024 was a special year for the ICC movement as for the first time in history, the Ocean Conservancy hosted its flagship ICC event in Seattle and more than 200 volunteers gathered at Alki Beach on September 21st to celebrate the movement. “Despite 2024’s cleanups showing the power of collective action, it highlights the importance of advocating and fighting for legislation that targets pollution at its sources,” added Balaji. For more information about our 2024 ICC report, click here.

Puget Soundkeeper Alliance remains committed to continuing our cleanup efforts while advocating for policies that prevent pollution at its source, including working on the 2025 Recycling Reform Act. Moreover, Puget Soundkeeper Alliance, alongside its partner organizations across the state, will also continue organizing ICC events throughout the Fall of 2025.

Though the total weight wasn’t huge, as our September 21 coverage showed, volunteers were encouraged to look for small debris, which post the most harm to marine life from potential ingestion and other risks. The full report, including the list of top types of debris, and how to report what you might find year-round, is embedded at the bottom of this page. Best way you can help reduce the need for this? Use less plastic. Even if you think you’re disposing of it properly, it has a nasty way of ending up as pollution just the same.

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Playful way to help: Get your ticket for West Seattle’s next Rainbow Bingo event
January 11, 2025 10:03 am
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 |   Fun stuff to do | How to help | West Seattle news

(WSB file photo: Rainbow Bingo @ what’s now Center for Active Living)

If you’re already ready to plan next weekend, here’s a rare chance: Some tickets remain for The Center for Active Living‘s next session of Rainbow Bingo! It starts at 6 pm Friday night (January 17) and this month’s theme is “Slumber Party” – you can come dressed for the theme, or not. Rainbow Bingo raises money for the center’s programs serving local seniors; your $35 ticket includes “entry, entertainment, dauber, and one food item decided by our Chef.” Beverages, with or without alcohol, are available for purchase. You can get your ticket(s) right now by going here. The Center is in The Junction, at 4217 SW Oregon.

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UPS driver from West Seattle recovering from getting attacked on the job in Belltown
January 8, 2025 8:36 pm
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 |   Crime | How to help | West Seattle news

A UPS delivery driver who lives in West Seattle is recovering from injuries after getting attacked on the job.

(Photos from GoFundMe.com page)

This happened three weeks ago in Belltown; we just learned about it this week when we got a note about a crowdfunding campaign to cover some of his expenses.

The driver, Jason Yates, has lived in West Seattle for 15 years, Arbor Heights for the past 10. His partner Sara Currie says he spent more than four years delivering a West Seattle route. He’s worked for UPS for 17 years.

We requested the police narrative for the incident after hearing from Sara. The narrative says Jason told police he parked his UPS truck in an alley in the 300 block of Lenora to make deliveries. The attacker’s vehicle, a dark SUV, was behind him, and another vehicle pulled behind that one, “trapping” the attacker, who asked Jason to move his truck so he could get out of the alley. According to the report, Jason said he had to make a delivery first. The attacker then is reported to have thrown a glass bottle at Jason, and then pinned him against a garage gate; Jason pulled out his phone to try to get a photo of the attacker, who then punched him in the head several times. A witness who saw this from a nearby building also confirmed seeing the attacker get out of his vehicle and punch Jason repeatedly, before backing out to leave the alley. Someone nearby got his license-plate number and gave it to police, who wrote in the report that it checked to an address in Federal Way, but said nothing more about the investigation status.

Sara says Jason spent more than a week in the hospital, and has more treatment and therapy ahead for head and body injuries; the crowdfunding campaign is meant to help cover those expenses as well as lost wages since he can’t work, and any costs incurred in pursuing justice in the case.

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YOU CAN HELP: Dream Dinners West Seattle fundraiser for Madison Middle School’s WEB program
January 8, 2025 9:18 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle businesses | West Seattle news

Get help making dinner, while helping students! Dream Dinners West Seattle (longtime WSB sponsor) is again raising money for the Madison Middle School WEB program (Where Everybody Belongs), where 8th graders help new 6th graders “feel connected.” Here’s how it works:

Anyone participating in the fundraiser just needs to order a minimum of 3 dinners off our regular menu. All orders must be placed by Friday, January 24th and picked up by January 28th.

Orders can be placed at dreamdinners.com/westseattle. Anyone can order – current customers or new customers! They can place as many orders as they want. The most important thing is that anyone that orders needs to put MADWEB in the special instructions so we can keep track of money! We will donate 10% of all the sales with MADWEB on the order, up to $500.

Dream Dinners West Seattle’s headquarters is on the east side of outer Jefferson Square, at 41st/Alaska.

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YOU CAN HELP: Skunk Works Robotics seeking support as 2025 season begins
January 3, 2025 8:59 am
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

(2023 photo courtesy FIRST Robotics)

Tomorrow starts the 2025 “build” season for Skunk Works Robotics, a regional club (shown above when they went to the world championships in 2023). They’re looking for support – here’s the explanation:

Looking for a way to give back to our community this holiday season? Skunk Works Robotics, a local FIRST Robotics team comprised of students in grades 8-12 from the Burien and West Seattle communities, is asking for help in raising funds for this season’s robot-build season that starts January 4. The team is currently running a fundraising campaign that is being matched by a very generous supporter up to $5,000, and although they have raised over $4,000, they have extended their goal deadline and need our help in getting to the $5,000 mark by January 15. This match is especially critical, as they have come up against unexpected and unbudgeted monthly building rental costs starting in January. These unexpected costs could hinder their ability to provide scholarships and fully fund their build and travel season, which involves designing and building a 125 lb. competition robot in 8 weeks, and traveling to two local competitions, the regional competition in Cheney, WA, and hopefully with your support, the FIRST Robotics Worlds competition in Houston, Texas, which they last attended in 2023.

Skunk Works Robotics is a 4-H community team and has served Highline and Seattle students for over 18 years. The team’s volunteer coaches and mentors, some of whom have been with the team since its inception in 2006, provide an invaluable, hands-on STEM education to any local student, regardless of financial situation, and have helped the team boast a 100% college acceptance rate and access to successful careers in STEM fields.

You can learn more at their website https://www.skunkworks1983.com/. Donations can be made online at their Donate page or by mailing a check made out to Skunk Works Robotics Booster Club, P.O. Box 81062, Seattle, WA 98108 – just note your donation is for the Matching Campaign, which ends January 15. Follow along on their 2025 season here.

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HELPING: 1 truckload donated, room and time for more at Dave Newman State Farm Insurance donation drive
December 31, 2024 1:03 pm
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 |   How to help | West Seattle news

Words of thanks, and a renewed invitation, regarding a clothing-donation drive continuing beyond the holiday season:

(At Dave Newman State Farm Insurance’s office: Kristy Hoppenrath, Rodger Tanner)

The West Seattle Food Bank/Clothesline clothing and food drive continues at Dave Newman State Farm Insurance in West Seattle. We have already taken a truckload of clothes to the Helpline, and we’ll drop off another load this Thursday. Our plan is to continue collecting donations of clothing and food through the end of January.

Thanks so much to those who dropped off much-needed cold-weather clothing and food, and thanks to the West Seattle Food Bank and Clothesline for their hard work.

The Dave Newman State Farm Insurance office (one of WSB’s longest-running sponsors) is at 3435 California SW. The office is open for donations Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Tuesdays 9 am to 2 pm, except for holidays.

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YOU CAN HELP: Here’s what Westside Neighbors Shelter needs as year wraps up
December 31, 2024 11:34 am
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 |   How to help | Triangle | West Seattle news

(File photo, courtesy Westside Neighbors Shelter)

As the year ends, the temperature has dropped, and West Seattle’s only emergency shelter is busy. Manager Keith Hughes shares wish lists periodically, and we just got this, if you’re inclined to help:

Thank you, West Seattle, for continuing to generously support your Community Shelter. We have averaged over 40 people per night for the past month, and that takes a lot of supplies. Needed now:

Dixie Ultra 10″ paper plates and 20 oz bowls
12″ and 18″ aluminum foil
CoffeeMate powdered coffee creamer
jelly
jarred pasta sauce
Sugar, 5#, 10# bags
pancake syrup (quarts)
12 oz hot cups (no lids)
toilet paper, paper towels
Pam Spray
vegetable oil for cooking
raisins (for the oatmeal)

…. Big Item Request …. Alpha Camp folding camp cots. I need 10. Maybe a project for a group/organization that can do it together?

The shelter is at 3618 SW Alaska. Info on how and when to donate items, including online ordering/delivery if that works better, is on its website.

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WEST SEATTLE GIVING SPIRIT: Final spotlight shines on SMASH
December 30, 2024 11:51 am
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All holiday season long, we’ve published the stories of area nonprofits, explaining what they do and how you can support their work. This pilot project started with an invitation from the Learning Communities Foundation, and concludes today with our final spotlighted nonprofit – SMASH. Here’s their story!

At SMASH (Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare), we believe healthy musicians make for a healthy music scene, and Seattle’s music scene rocks! But here’s the thing: many of the musicians who bring us joy on stage, struggle to access basic health care. That’s where we come in.

SMASH offers free and low-cost health services to musicians living in the greater Puget Sound area, helping them stay in tune with their health so they can keep creating the music we all love. From dental and hearing care to mental health support, we make sure our local music creatives get the services they need to thrive.

This mission is personal to us, and it’s inspired by incredible people like West Seattle’s Susie Tennant. Susie was a beloved figure and neighbor in the West Seattle music community, known for her kindness, energy, and tireless support of musicians. Her advocacy for musicians in our community helped lead to the breakout of bands like Nirvana and countless others, and she is widely recognized as one of the most powerful people in Seattle music. Her legacy lives on in everything we do, and through our Susie Tennant Memorial Fund.

Supporting SMASH isn’t just about health care — it’s about continuing Susie’s vision of a music scene where artists are cared for and empowered to shine.

Now, in order to keep musicians healthy and playing the music we love, we need your help. By making a donation today, you will help SMASH fund life-changing care for the artists who make West Seattle – and all of the Puget Sound area – so special. Whether it’s helping a musician protect their hearing for their next gig or get the mental-health support they need, every gift makes a big difference.

Join us in supporting the creative heartbeat of our community. Be a rock star for our rock stars, and help keep our local musicians healthy – because a healthy music scene is a thriving music scene.

Donate to SMASH today!

Thanks again to everyone who’s made the West Seattle Giving Spirit series possible, from the nonprofits telling their stories to the people reading them and to those who’ve chosen to support them. Learn about all the nonprofits we’ve featured by scrolling through this archive.

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WEST SEATTLE GIVING SPIRIT: 15 tireless nonprofits featured, and more ahead
December 25, 2024 6:30 pm
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If you’ve missed any of the stories in our West Seattle Giving Spirit series – 15 spotlighted since November 20 – we thought Christmas Day might be a chance to catch up. WSGS is a pilot project of the Learning Communities Foundation in partnership with WSB, offering local nonprofits the chance to reintroduce themselves, explaining what they do and how to support their work. via volunteering and/or monetary gifts. If you’re looking for something to read on this so-far-quiet holiday, here again are the links to the nonprofit spotlights published here on WSB so far – a chance to find out who they are and what they do, even if you aren’t able to do anything right now to support them:

November 20 – Learning Communities Foundation for Educare Seattle

November 22 – West Seattle Food Bank

November 25 – Hazelwood Preschool

November 27 – Southwest Seattle Historical Society

November 29 – Westside Neighbors Shelter

December 2 – WestSide Baby

December 4 – White Center Pride Committee

December 6 – The Whale Trail

December 9 – West Seattle Tool Library

December 11 – Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association

December 13 – White Center Food Bank

December 16 – West Seattle/Fauntleroy YMCA

December 18 – West Seattle Community Orchestras

December 20 – Westside Interfaith Network

December 23 – Highland Park Improvement Club

This Friday (December 27), watch for ArtsWest‘s story, and WSGS will conclude on Monday (December 30) with SMASH. Thanks to everyone who participated, either by telling their nonprofit’s story, or hy reading/donating.

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