Arboretum Foundation
Provides volunteer support for Washington Park Arboretum. Brenda Chrystie, 206-325-4510.
NEEDS: New or gently used gardening tools for volunteer gardening and maintenance projects. Also, bottled water for volunteers.
Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club (BBTC)
BBTC is dedicated to preserving and enhancing mountain bike trails in WA. Jon Kennedy, 206-524-2900.
NEEDS: Equipment use for building bike park: (i.e. Bobcat, mini loader or excavator, dump truck hauling services); logs (12" or greater cedar or doug fir); Log splitting equip; Power Generator; Construction lights; Water Tank; LCD computer monitors.
George Pocock Rowing Foundation
Provide rowing access to disadvantaged youth: homeless, disabled or at-risk Al Mackenzie, 206-323-0904.
NEEDS: Life jackets/vests (small - x-large), aquasocks, 15-20 hp motors for safety/coaching launches.
Olmsted-Fairview Park Commission
Volunteer group protects/promotes parks in Seattle's Eastlake neighborhood Chris Leman, Secretary, cleman@oo.net, 206-322-5463.
NEEDS: An electronic projector (used or new) that can be used for projecting images from a computer onto a large screen.
Seattle Tilth Association
Teaching organic gardening to cultivate a healthy urban environment. Karen Luetjen, 206-632-1999.
NEEDS: Gift certificates at Lowe’s or Home Depot, Wheelbarrows for adults and kids, Hand tools, Gift certificates for books, Pop-up tents, Outdoor non-plastic furniture, Laptops, Color printer, 5mp digital camera.
The National Wildlife Federation
Protects and restores wildlife and its habitat for our children's future. Catherine Pousson--Office Manager, 206-285-8707.
NEEDS: Gift cards--volunteer incentives, office supplies, native plants for use in schoolyards, bird seed, houses, etc., small garden tools, thank you notes, gasoline cards
Volunteers for Outdoor Washington
Build trails restore habitat and preserve Washington State's rich heritage. Sean Bulthaup, 206-517-3019.
NEEDS: Laser printer, digital projector, office chairs, gift cards, and outdoor gear for volunteer awards.
Washington Water Trails Association
Secure and enhance public access to the water for non-motorized boaters Sarah Krueger, 206-545-9161.
NEEDS: WAAS-enabled GPS units to document shoreline areas, flat-panel LCD computer monitors for graphics production, waterproof digital camera
Washington Wilderness Coalition
Preserves and Protects Wild lands in Washington State. Justine Divett, 206-633-1992.
NEEDS: Computer Software, specifically InDesign and something like Raiser's Edge, a fundraising software for non-profits. New database, 3 headsets for the telephones, website designer, copy paper, ink for our color printer (Dell), and a new laser printer.