Nonprofits accept cryptocurrency as Bitcoin and Ether values spike – is it a fad or the next frontier? As the values of Bitcoin and Ether are hovering near record highs, America’s nonprofits are in the peak months of… Read More
Video: Jeff Bezos gives Washington governor a tour of homeless shelter attached to Amazon HQ Jeff Bezos played host to Washington Gov. Jay Inslee in a recent tour of the Mary’s Place family shelter that… Read More
Photos: Inside Amazon’s new 8-floor family homeless shelter attached to its Seattle HQ Attached to one of Amazon’s downtown Seattle office buildings, in the heart of the tech giant’s headquarters campus, a new… Read More
Lyft pilots free ride program for people experiencing homelessness in Seattle Lyft is launching a new pilot program in Seattle designed to help people experiencing homelessness access emergency shelter services. The… Read More
Amazon hits $100M in donations to more than 1M charities in 5 years through AmazonSmile Amazon has now donated more than $100 million since 2013 to charities chosen by customers through its AmazonSmile program. Amazon… Read More
Jeff Bezos unveils $2B ‘Day One Fund’ focusing on homeless families and preschool education Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has unveiled his eagerly-awaited philanthropic initiative, announcing a new “Bezos Day One Fund” that will focus… Read More
Startup looks to connect travelers with Seattle hosts and use tourism dollars to help homeless A new campaign spearheaded by a Seattle startup aims to help travelers to the city find a place to stay… Read More
#SeaHomeless: As housing prices soar, tech sector steps up efforts to ease homeless crisis In 2017, tech businesses and leaders have stepped up as never before to help people who are homeless in the… Read More
Nonprofit FareStart to open 5 new eateries in Seattle next month in Amazon partnership The nonprofit FareStart announced today that the five restaurants and cafes that it’s launching with Amazon’s help will be ready… Read More
Starbucks, Microsoft, and others raise $4.5M in one month to open homeless family shelters Seattle-area companies like Starbucks, Microsoft, and others came together in a big way this holiday season to provide temporary housing… Read More
Amazon’s first ‘Nonprofit Expo’ encourages employees to give back through volunteering Amazon employees interested in giving back had the chance yesterday to chat with representatives from nearly 70 local charitable organizations… Read More
Amazon to host a BBQ for homeless families in Seattle Amazon is throwing a summer barbecue for families, staff, and volunteers from homeless shelters operated by the non-profit Mary’s Place.… Read More
