News - April 2015

Did you know that OLG has been a meal drop-off site for Chicken Soup Brigade for the past 8 years? This program helps our homebound, aged, and chronically ill neighbors to get groceries and nutritious meals. Food delivery is currently being done by the organization's staff so we are looking for some drivers and volunteers who can help them expand their reach in West Seattle. Would you be able to...

Did you know that WHEEL (parent organization of our women’s shelter) gathers with Mary’s Place (an empowerment ministry for women and children) to hold “Women in Black” silent vigils every time a homeless individual dies on the streets of Seattle? The vigils began in May 2000 and are held to honor the lives of those who have died as well as to draw visibility to the issue. When they learn of a death...

Catholic Community Services’ Youth Tutoring Program (YTP) is seeking volunteer tutors for their High Point site. The program serves students in grades 1 -12 and provides high quality tutoring twice a week in a safe and loving community space. Students are matched one-on-one with a volunteer tutor. Orientation and training are provided so volunteers have the tools to make a difference in a student’s life! All sites are managed by on-site supervisors, so volunteers always have the guidance they need. Volunteers sign up for...