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The Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive at Cats Exclusive in Shoreline invites community members to donate cat food to support the Seattle Humane Society. The store will match donations pound for pound until December 24, 2013, aiming to surpass last year's contribution of over 1,000 pounds. This initiative underscores the importance of community support for local families in need.
Neighborhood leaders gathered for an annual potluck at Kruckeberg Gardens, fostering community connections in Shoreline. The event highlights the importance of local associations in promoting neighborhood engagement and collaboration. For more information about neighborhood associations, visit the city's official webpage.
State Farm Neighborhood Assist empowers community members in the U.S. and Canada to submit causes for potential funding of $25,000 grants aimed at addressing unmet needs in their neighborhoods. The initiative encourages community engagement through a Facebook application, fostering a collective effort to enhance local safety, education, and development. Submissions are accepted until March 6, with a voting phase to follow, allowing residents to support their favorite projects.
Thomas F. Drapac, Commander of the American Legion's Starr Sutherland Jr. Post No. 227, shares his personal journey and endorses the King County Veterans and Human Services Levy, highlighting its positive impact on veterans' lives. His firsthand experience with PTSD and recovery underscores the importance of tax-funded programs that assist veterans in overcoming challenges. Drapac's narrative emphasizes the need for community support for such initiatives.