Fund For Those in Need

The Seattle Times Fund For Those in Need raises money for a group of charities that help children, families and senior citizens. Throughout the fall and winter, The Times is telling how the 13 organizations make a difference in the lives of thousands, and the impact donors can make.

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Tara Kankesh, right, serves a freshly baked ginger molasses cookie onto a plate her mentor, Lindsey Greenlee, holds out on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. The two have been matched through Big Sister, Little Sister since December 2019.

February 5, 2023 at 6:00 am

Inspired to help, Seattle Times readers donate millions to Fund for Those in Need

The annual holiday campaign received more than 4,400 contributions, from $1 to $50,000.

Reshell Wilson shares a laugh with her grandchildren Tamia Wilson, 13, and Tashaun Wilson, 14, Monday night at their home in Auburn, Washington on December 12, 2022.

January 7, 2023 at 6:00 am

How a trip to the dollar store brought a couple key help in raising their grandkids

The Wilsons, raising two grandchildren since they were babies, heard about a program hosted by Atlantic Street Center, one of the nonprofits helped by reader...

Tara Kankesh sprinkles crushed candy canes atop peppermint brownie batter as her mentor, Lindsey Greenlee, smiles down at her golden retriever, Bosun, on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. Kankesh and Greenlee have been matched through Big Sister, Little Sister since December 2019.

December 31, 2022 at 6:00 am

Pair makes their own kind of family as ‘sisters’ VIEW

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound, 550 kids are on the waiting list for trusted mentors. Donations to The Seattle Times Fund for...

Aujamari Cook, right, and her daughter look through gifts from the gift drive at Wellspring Family Services on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2022.

December 29, 2022 at 6:00 am

‘Miraculous’ assistance helps a Seattle-area mom keep her family in stable housing

Through Wellspring, Aujamari Cook could afford to move her family into an affordable apartment and further her education. Wellspring benefits from reader donations to The...

Ian and Osani Hoddevik struggled to navigate behavioral problems of their 5-year old son Kai. Childhaven helped them create special educational plans for Kai and work with his tantrums. As a result, he is significantly improved in the school environment.

Ian is right, Osani is left, Kai in the middle, and their dog Ellie. 222388

December 25, 2022 at 6:00 am

This cheerful but frustrated boy finally got help. And his world changed

Everyone hoped, but no one could see the way to a happier future. Then Childhaven, a nonprofit aided by The Seattle Times Fund for Those...

Wahidullah Qaderdan, co-owner at Mart at Main, holds up a drawing of an Afghanistan flag his daughter made in Renton on November 26, 2022. Qaderdan, who fled Afghanistan in 2019, would like to convert his store into a restaurant that serves Afghan dishes. He is grateful for the help he received from Hopelink in learning to speak English, especially Giles Bohannon and Kelli Graham, “Those two people are rockstars,” he said. He dreams of starting a charity in Afghanistan that can supply people with food and clothing.

December 21, 2022 at 8:00 am

He fled Afghanistan, not knowing any English. Now he co-owns a Renton store

Through Hopelink, Wahidullah Qaderdan took English classes and received job-hunting support, rental assistance and other aid. The Seattle Times Fund for Those in Need helps...

Kindering speech and language pathologist Kaitlyn McClain (l) helps almost three-year-old Steve, who has been slow to speak, build a structure with magnets in the family’s Issaquah home Tuesday, November 15, 2022. She is holding his sister, Kamilah, 18 months. Steve also has behavioral issues, which another therapist is working on in different sessions. Kamilah is also receiving therapy at different times. She was slow to crawl and walk, but just started walking.

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December 20, 2022 at 8:00 am

Here's how much readers have given to The Seattle Times Fund for Those in Need so far

A surge of contributions is needed to reach the $3 million goal. "If we make things better for some, we make things better for all,”...

Bill Talbot, social services director for the Seattle White Center Salvation Army Community Center, picks up food at the West Seattle Thriftway. He has been at the center for almost a quarter-century, giving back. (Karen Ducey / The Seattle Times)

December 17, 2022 at 6:00 am

‘I’ll remember their name’: No burnout for this man helping thousands in White Center

If you’ve ever wondered how your contributions to The Seattle Times Fund for Those in Need are spent, Bill Talbot can enumerate the ways you...

Karlah Ramírez-Tánori, LifeWire services director, loads items in her car that she will be dropping off to clients, Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Almost 20 years ago, Karlah was a victim of domestic violence with two young children. She fled that relationship with the help of LifeWire, a nonprofit based in Bellevue, focused on helping domestic violence survivors reassemble their lives. She left behind a lucrative life of restaurant and bar ownership and committed to helping other domestic survivors.

December 14, 2022 at 6:00 am

‘I remember what it felt like’: LifeWire helped her flee a violent marriage

LifeWire helped Karlah Ramírez-Tánori escape domestic violence. Today, she's director of services at the agency that benefits from reader donations to The Seattle Times Fund...

Vincent Iiyambo prepares to throw past mentor Harvey Trager to pass to his brother and teammate, Sem, as they play football in Redmond Town Center on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022.

December 10, 2022 at 6:00 am

‘A big blessing’ brings joy, help to Redmond mom and 4 kids VIEW

A volunteer with Youth Eastside Services, a nonprofit helped by The Seattle Times Fund for Those in Need, finds meaning in his life as he...

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