Learn more about this yearly reminder to create or update your will and how you can give back to your loved ones & your community through your will.
Read the full story >Embrace community generosity as a Give Local donor & get ready to participate in the gift of giving this fall! There are many ways for your to get involved starting now.
Read the full story >Are you interested in becoming a Give Local 2022 Sponsor? Make your sponsorship gift today, and get ready to celebrate from November 7-18 as we all "Give Local"!
Read the full story >In the spring of 2022, the Community Foundation awarded $178,250 in scholarships to 53 students across Thurston, Mason, and Lewis counties.
Read the full story >Norma Schuiteman, who served as President and CEO of the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound from 2004 to 2019, passed away March 28, 2022 at age 75 after a battle with cancer.
Read the full story >The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound is hiring for a Director of Community Programs & Operations Coordinator.
Read the full story >This year, the organization established the Chief Justice Gerry Alexander Endowment to help them continue to fulfill their mission.
Read the full story >Embracing a holistic approach to governance & grantmaking by and for our communities.
Read the full story >In 2021, we were honored to support 76 grants for a total of $341,515. Thank you, everyone, for working together to keep our communities strong!
Read the full story >We are excited to open recruitment for our Board of Directors! Please consider nominating yourself or someone you know.
Read the full story >Read how Indigenous Performance Productions supports native artists and brings rich new stories to Olympia.
Read the full story >Resilience Fund grants are open for 2022! Read about where this grant program came from, what it's teaching us so far, and who was funded in 2021.
Read the full story >The Community Foundation is thrilled to welcome five new members to our Board of Directors in 2022. Learn who's joining our team!
Read the full story >This innovative program will be the first of its kind in Thurston County and is scheduled to begin housing students soon.
Read the full story >Introducing a collaborative regional initiative that educates, inspires, and encourages individuals to leave at least 10 percent of their estate to charity.
Read the full story >"What began as a 2 million dollar estate gift in 1973 has grown to 7.3 million+ in gifts for our community."
Read the full story >Melissa Rosscup shares some ideas to help maximize giving and community connections through Give Local.
Read the full story >Read how Great Bend Center for Music fulfills their mission: music that builds community.
Read the full story >This spring, the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound awarded $164,250, funding 54 scholarships for local students.
Read the full story >Erin Adams Chase seeds endowment for Quixote Communities.
Read the full story >A local effort to transform history into an ongoing dialogue on racial justice, engaging the next generation, and inspiring change.
Read the full story >Janet McLane established a donor advised fund to honor her father.
Read the full story >Sending our Regional Robotics Team to the First World Robotics Championship
Read the full story >Read how Thurston County Food Bank is finding new ways to reach the people who can't reach them.
Read the full story >Senior Services for South Sound played a crucial role in keeping local seniors safe &connected.
Read the full story >"There were times when we wondered whether we should fold or quit. We had a hard time getting people to understand the purpose of the foundation."
Read the full story >"This is my community, and I prefer my contributions to be local."
Read the full story >Today, the Learning Seed has awarded nearly half a million dollars in scholarships to 103 students.
Read the full story >The Southwest Washington Food Hub is one beautiful example of how creativity, collaboration, and hard work have made a difference.
Read the full story >Chet Rhodes Family Chehalis Area Fund and the Don Rhodes Family Fund
Read the full story >We are so humbled by this community's generosity. Together we raised $293,662 for local nonprofits through Give Local 2019.
Read the full story >We invite you to honor Norma's service and strengthen the future of the Community Foundation by making a gift today.
Read the full story >Community Foundation announces $5.6 Million Gift from Hal Marcus Estate.
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