Boeing is a proud sponsor of The Seattle Foundation's GiveBIG on May 2. Committed to building a strong economy for all of King County, Boeing invests in innovative, outcome-based programs that support low-income Puget Sound residents to improve employability and access to employment, increase income and resources, and build assets. For more information, visit www.boeing.com.
Support education and training for low-income adults Improve financial stability for individuals Increase access to resources for underserved businesses |
SustainableWorks »SustainableWorks is a national leader in delivering triple bottom line results: quality jobs, economic equity and a healthier environment. The Lighthouse for The Blind, Inc. »The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. currently employs over 390 individuals, more than 230 of whom are blind, Deaf-Blind, or blind with other disabilities. |
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Recent Foundation Activities
White House Council for Community Solutions In October, TSF President & CEO Norman Rice and Vice President of Community Leadership Michael Brown were in Washington D.C. for a meeting of the White House Council for Community Solutions. The meeting focused on solutions that address the needs of “Opportunity Youth”—young people age 16-24 who are disconnected from both education and employment. |
Success Story
Building Businesses, Income and Self-confidence Washington CASH helps hundreds of individuals build businesses, income and self-confidence each year through a constellation of services including business development courses, microloans, technical assistance, mentoring and access to computer labs. These services enable low-income women, people with disabilities, new immigrants and refugees to start or expand on their self-employment ventures. |
Washington ranks 42nd in the nation in small business ownership, falling from 15th. |