Snohomish County Gives

The early 2000s saw the expansion of the women & children’s shelter, now a family shelter, serving up to 26 families including dads, and approximately 25 single women. Photo courtesy of Everett Gospel Mission.

Everett mission helps people get off the streets throughout Snohomish County

Community-funded since 1961, the mission offers shelter, meals, and pathways to recovery

 

Staff and cafe members celebrating the nine year anniversary of the cafe this past April. Photo courtesy of Everett Recovery Cafe.

A place of healing: How Everett’s Recovery Café is helping transform lives

For 10 years, Everett Recovery Café has empowered Everett residents through compassion and support

 

Crescent Roll, 1, plays with cat toy inside his enclosure at PAWS on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 in Lynnwood, Washington. Crescent Roll came to paws as a stray and his history is unknown but he loves pets and to play. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

PAWS’ Companion Animal Shelter offers dogs, cats and a new leash on life

Since 1967, the Progressive Animal Welfare Society has found homes for 150,000 dogs and cats.

 

People line up to grab food at the Everett Recovery Cafe on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Coffee, meals and compassion are free at the Everett Recovery Cafe

The free, membership-based day center offers free coffee and meals and more importantly, camaraderie and recovery support.

People line up to grab food at the Everett Recovery Cafe on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Devani Padron, left, Daisy Ramos perform during dance class at Mari's Place Monday afternoon in Everett on July 13, 2016. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Mari’s Place helps children build confidence and design a better future

The Everett-based nonprofit offers free and low-cost classes in art, music, theater and dance for children ages 5 to 14.

Devani Padron, left, Daisy Ramos perform during dance class at Mari's Place Monday afternoon in Everett on July 13, 2016. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
Aaron Weinstock uses an x-ray machine toy inside the Imagine Children Museum on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘Mr. 4 million’: Arlington boy is lucky visitor to Imagine Children’s Museum

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Aaron Weinstock uses an x-ray machine toy inside the Imagine Children Museum on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Paul Pollard, 71, left, leads a prayer before himself and James Mock, 67, eat their lunch at Buzz Inn Steakhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Bro time at the Buzz Inn: Homage program benefits clients and volunteers

The Senior Companion Program is a testament to the power of human connections for older adults.

Paul Pollard, 71, left, leads a prayer before himself and James Mock, 67, eat their lunch at Buzz Inn Steakhouse on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Esther’s Place “chaos” coordinator Sandra Stringham at Esther’s Place clothing pantry on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

‘A safe place to be.’ Women and children find comfort and compassion at Esther’s Place in Everett

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Esther’s Place “chaos” coordinator Sandra Stringham at Esther’s Place clothing pantry on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jeanne Hoek hangs clothing on racks at the Assistance League of Everett’s Thrift Store on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Assistance League of Everett has ‘Nordstrom of thrift stores’

Shoppers get sweet deals and help fund many causes that help others.

Jeanne Hoek hangs clothing on racks at the Assistance League of Everett’s Thrift Store on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Jeni Graves and her two sons Elijah, 3, left, and Isaiah, 5, right, walk into Wintertide Lights at the Everett Arboretum on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Evergreen Arboretum’s Wintertide Lights sparkle into fifth year

The free event at Legion Park in Everett is open 4-8 p.m. daily through December.

Jeni Graves and her two sons Elijah, 3, left, and Isaiah, 5, right, walk into Wintertide Lights at the Everett Arboretum on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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Diesel, the family cat sits in David Woodward’s room in Lake Stevens, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. When not caring for animals, cooking, or taking care of daily tasks David relaxes in his room. (Annie Barker / The Herald)

Marysville nonprofit offers independence for those with disabilities

The Center for Independence has provided free resources to adults and teens since 1981.

Diesel, the family cat sits in David Woodward’s room in Lake Stevens, Washington on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. When not caring for animals, cooking, or taking care of daily tasks David relaxes in his room. (Annie Barker / The Herald)