Headline
Headline
Back to Snohomish, WA News

New org. helps fundraise to get people into recovery, off streets

Snohomish, WALocal News

Advocacy Change Thrive (ACT), led by Melissa MacDonald, focuses on helping individuals secure housing and recovery services. Since launching last year, ACT has provided assistance to approximately a dozen people in Snohomish County, including helping a homeless man find employment and another individual relocate to Hawai’i. To enhance support for clients, MacDonald is forming a nonprofit called Rise With Resilience, which will fundraise for those in need, covering costs like housing deposits and medical tests. The IRS is currently processing the nonprofit's 501(c)(3) application. MacDonald aims to expand the program's reach statewide as it develops.

The launch event for Rise With Resilience will occur on July 9 from 5 to 7 p. m. at Haywire Brewing. Community members interested in supporting the organization can contact MacDonald via phone or email. ACT continues to provide essential services to those seeking stability.

Related Articles

Snohomish, WALocal News

SRFR firefighters who sued agency trying to get judgment re-reviewed in Ninth Circuit Court

Eight firefighters are appealing a ruling against them in their religious discrimination lawsuit against Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue (SRFR) to the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. They argue that their employer failed to accommodate their requests for religious exemptions from the COVID-19 vaccine, which has led to their sidelining. Their attorneys are seeking a rare en banc review, asserting that the case holds national importance for religious freedom.

Snohomish, WALocal News

Everett Polices drones to give early eye of scenes begin zipping to 911 calls this month

Everett Police Department plans to deploy drones as first responders to 911 calls by the end of October. The program will include six drones stationed at various locations, enhancing public safety by responding to incidents like tracking suspects and locating missing persons. The initiative aims to improve emergency response times across the city.

Snohomish, WALocal News

Drivers of Everett school buses may go on strike

Everett school bus drivers may strike if contract negotiations with Durham School Services fail. Key issues include wage disparities and how medical clearances are managed. Union president Pete Lamb warns that a strike is imminent if an agreement is not reached by the next negotiation date on October 15.