As the values of Bitcoin and Ether are hovering near record highs, America’s nonprofits are in the peak months of their annual fundraising. Some charitable organizations are hoping to bring… Read More
Jeff Bezos played host to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee in a recent tour of the Mary’s Place family shelter that is attached to Amazon’s corporate headquarters campus in Seattle. In… Read More
Attached to one of Amazon’s downtown Seattle office buildings, in the heart of the tech giant’s headquarters campus, a new homeless shelter built by the company is now open and… Read More
Lyft is launching a new pilot program in Seattle designed to help people experiencing homelessness access emergency shelter services. The transportation company will fund all rides for people offered shelter… Read More
Amazon has now donated more than $100 million since 2013 to charities chosen by customers through its AmazonSmile program. Amazon announced the donation milestone Monday and said on some items,… Read More
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has unveiled his eagerly-awaited philanthropic initiative, announcing a new “Bezos Day One Fund” that will focus on efforts to help homeless families and improve preschool education,… Read More
A new campaign spearheaded by a Seattle startup aims to help travelers to the city find a place to stay while also helping fund shelter for the homeless. Horizon, a private… Read More
In 2017, tech businesses and leaders have stepped up as never before to help people who are homeless in the greater Seattle area. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s foundation, Amazon and… Read More
The nonprofit FareStart announced today that the five restaurants and cafes that it’s launching with Amazon’s help will be ready to open their doors next month. The eateries, in Seattle’s… Read More
Seattle-area companies like Starbucks, Microsoft, and others came together in a big way this holiday season to provide temporary housing for homeless families across the region. The annual “No Child… Read More
Amazon employees interested in giving back had the chance yesterday to chat with representatives from nearly 70 local charitable organizations at the company’s first Nonprofit Expo. The three-hour event at… Read More
Amazon is throwing a summer barbecue for families, staff, and volunteers from homeless shelters operated by the non-profit Mary’s Place. In April, the two organizations partnered to open a temporary… Read More