Snohomish County Gives

Photographed here is the YWCA’s Snohomish County team. Photo courtesy YWCA Seattle I King I Snohomish

Bridging the gap between homelessness and short-term housing

How YWCA is addressing Snohomish County’s urgent housing crisis

 

Tyrone McMorris and Carrie deKubber show up together, serving meals, homework support and hope for children on Everett’s Casino Road.

Feeding futures: How Bob’s Burgers & Brew and Casino Road Kids Ministries serve Everett’s children

From warm meals to homework support and community events, Carrie and Tyrone are showing up for families on Casino Road

 

Everett Gospel Mission, led by innovation and dignity, strengthens Snohomish County through trauma-informed shelter services and powerful community partnership. Courtesy Everett Gospel Mission

Everett Gospel Mission leads with innovation, dignity and community partnership

How one ‘best-kept secret’ in Snohomish County is redefining shelter services

 

Every morning before lunch service, the community of Everett Recovery Café comes together to discuss their five guiding principles, announce any upcoming events and celebrate new milestones. Photo courtesy Everett Recovery Café

Everett wrestling school hosts benefit for Recovery Café

A wrestling showcase raises vital funds for Everett Recovery Café programs

  • Dec 15, 2025
  • by Everett Recovery Cafe
Every morning before lunch service, the community of Everett Recovery Café comes together to discuss their five guiding principles, announce any upcoming events and celebrate new milestones. Photo courtesy Everett Recovery Café
A past Eagle Wings disAbility Ministries, Winter Wonderland Ball.

Where community begins with a seat at the table

How one local nonprofit brings dignity, connection and joy to adults with disAbilities

A past Eagle Wings disAbility Ministries, Winter Wonderland Ball.
Founded in 1894, YWCA has grown into the region’s largest nonprofit focused on the needs of women. Photo by Jovelle Tamayo for YWCA.

A lifeline for women in crisis: YWCA’s Pathways Program changes lives

Snohomish County YWCA provides shelter and support for women

  • Jan 7, 2025
  • by YWCA
Founded in 1894, YWCA has grown into the region’s largest nonprofit focused on the needs of women. Photo by Jovelle Tamayo for YWCA.
Working in Everett for 61 years, ChildStrive partners with families to empower them and foster lasting progress

Family-centered approach supports early youth development in Everett

The programs support families in the comfort of their own homes, creating safe spaces for growth.

Working in Everett for 61 years, ChildStrive partners with families to empower them and foster lasting progress
The Boys & Girls Club in Snohomish County creates a safe, welcoming space for thousands of kids to learn, grow, and dream big through programs ranging from STEM education to athletic activities.

Shaping tomorrow’s leaders in Snohomish County through care and support

Safe spaces and programs help Snohomish County kids build confidence, skills and brighter futures.

The Boys & Girls Club in Snohomish County creates a safe, welcoming space for thousands of kids to learn, grow, and dream big through programs ranging from STEM education to athletic activities.
The early 2000s saw the expansion of the women & children’s shelter, now a family shelter, serving up to 26 families including dads, and approximately 25 single women. Photo courtesy of Everett Gospel Mission.

Everett mission helps people get off the streets throughout Snohomish County

Community-funded since 1961, the mission offers shelter, meals, and pathways to recovery

The early 2000s saw the expansion of the women & children’s shelter, now a family shelter, serving up to 26 families including dads, and approximately 25 single women. Photo courtesy of Everett Gospel Mission.
Staff and cafe members celebrating the nine year anniversary of the cafe this past April. Photo courtesy of Everett Recovery Cafe.

A place of healing: How Everett’s Recovery Café is helping transform lives

For 10 years, Everett Recovery Café has empowered Everett residents through compassion and support

Staff and cafe members celebrating the nine year anniversary of the cafe this past April. Photo courtesy of Everett Recovery Cafe.
Crescent Roll, 1, plays with cat toy inside his enclosure at PAWS on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. Crescent Roll came to paws as a stray and his history is unknown but he loves pets and to play. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

PAWS’ Companion Animal Shelter offers dogs, cats and a new leash on life

Since 1967, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society has found homes for 150,000 dogs and cats.

Crescent Roll, 1, plays with cat toy inside his enclosure at PAWS on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. Crescent Roll came to paws as a stray and his history is unknown but he loves pets and to play. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People line up to grab food at the Everett Recovery Cafe on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Coffee, meals and compassion are free at the Everett Recovery Cafe

The free, membership-based day center offers free coffee and meals and more importantly, camaraderie and recovery support.

People line up to grab food at the Everett Recovery Cafe on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Devani Padron, left, Daisy Ramos perform during dance class at Mari's Place Monday afternoon in Everett on July 13, 2016. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Mari’s Place helps children build confidence and design a better future

The Everett-based nonprofit offers free and low-cost classes in art, music, theater and dance for children ages 5 to 14.

Devani Padron, left, Daisy Ramos perform during dance class at Mari's Place Monday afternoon in Everett on July 13, 2016. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Aaron Weinstock uses an x-ray machine toy inside the Imagine Children Museum on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Mr. 4 million’: Arlington boy is lucky visitor to Imagine Children’s Museum

Aaron Weinstock has a story to tell his grandkids and a legacy to pass down to his great-great grandkids. And, get this, he’s… Continue reading

Aaron Weinstock uses an x-ray machine toy inside the Imagine Children Museum on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Esther’s Place “chaos” coordinator Sandra Stringham at Esther’s Place clothing pantry on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘A safe place to be.’ Women and children find comfort and compassion at Esther’s Place in Everett

On a rainy November evening some 10 years ago, Judy Hoff got off work and headed to her car, parked… Continue reading

Esther’s Place “chaos” coordinator Sandra Stringham at Esther’s Place clothing pantry on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jeanne Hoek hangs clothing on racks at the Assistance League of Everett’s Thrift Store on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Assistance League of Everett has ‘Nordstrom of thrift stores’

Shoppers get sweet deals and help fund many causes that help others.

Jeanne Hoek hangs clothing on racks at the Assistance League of Everett’s Thrift Store on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jeni Graves and her two sons Elijah, 3, left, and Isaiah, 5, right, walk into Wintertide Lights at the Everett Arboretum on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Evergreen Arboretum’s Wintertide Lights sparkle into fifth year

The free event at Legion Park in Everett is open 4-8 p.m. daily through December.

Jeni Graves and her two sons Elijah, 3, left, and Isaiah, 5, right, walk into Wintertide Lights at the Everett Arboretum on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Sarvey Wildlife Care Center is one of the few facilities in the area that accepts all species – from orphaned raccoons to disoriented beavers. Photo courtesy of Sarvey Wildlife Care Center.

‘We wouldn’t exist without you:’ Arlington rescue works to meet surging demand

Wildlife center expands care to meet rising demand

Sarvey Wildlife Care Center is one of the few facilities in the area that accepts all species – from orphaned raccoons to disoriented beavers. Photo courtesy of Sarvey Wildlife Care Center.
Thanks to the Snohomish community’s contributions through Casino Road Kids Ministries’ Amazon wishlist, each of the 125 children in attendance received a gift. Photo courtesy of Casino Road Kids Ministries.

Everett Christmas celebration unites community for local youth

Annual celebration combines festive cheer with meaningful support for Everett’s underserved youth

  • Dec 16, 2024
  • by Bob's Burgers and Brews Everett
Thanks to the Snohomish community’s contributions through Casino Road Kids Ministries’ Amazon wishlist, each of the 125 children in attendance received a gift. Photo courtesy of Casino Road Kids Ministries.
Dedicated to ending the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable pets, The NOAH Center in Stanwood combines innovative programs with a family-friendly adoption approach that has helped over 56,000 animals find loving homes since 2003. Photo courtesy of the NOAH Center.

Finding furever homes: The NOAH Center’s year-end fundraiser inspires community support

Unique programs provide second chances for pets in need

Dedicated to ending the euthanasia of healthy and adoptable pets, The NOAH Center in Stanwood combines innovative programs with a family-friendly adoption approach that has helped over 56,000 animals find loving homes since 2003. Photo courtesy of the NOAH Center.