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Press Releases

2008 Grant Awards, June 18, 2008

2008 New Leadership, September 18, 2008

Articles about the Foundation

Tumultuous Times Call for Renewed Commitment to Community
Seattle PI
November 5, 2008

Artist Trust receives $100,000 grant
Seattle PI
June 24, 2008

Rooted in Strength, Supported by Community
Reuters
February 5, 2008

Washington Women's Foundation: Getting more women into the ranks of givers
Seattle Times
April 30, 2007

Women's foundation sets up $2.1 million nest egg
Puget Sound Business Journal
February 19, 2007

2007 Annual Meeting featuring Patty Stonesifer
Washington State Public Affairs TV Network (TVW)
February 7, 2007

2006 Spring Education Forum: Presentations on CARE International and World Neighbors programs
Washington State Public Affairs TV Network (TVW)
March 17, 2006

Seattle at the Forefront of Giving
Local Philanthropists open more than wallets
Seattle PI
June 28, 2006

Philanthropy, A New Breed
Town and Country Magazine,
June 2005

Charity Belle: Colleen Willoughby helps give money away
People Magazine
November 30, 1998

Recent Awards

Distinguished Leader Award, Presented by LEAD, Thurston County, January 2007

Mark Matthews Service to Children Award, Presented by Childhaven, November 2006

June 18, 2008 - Colleen Willoughby receiving a check representing the amount the Foundation has granted in her 13 years of leadership.