Light a Fire 2015

Inspiring the Next Generation: Children’s Home Society of Washington

“We are trying to get ahead of the problem,” Osborne says, focusing on “how trauma for a child impacts them for the rest of their lives.”

10/18/2015 By Darren Davis

Light a Fire 2015

Best New Nonprofit: 180 Program

1,445 youths have gone through the 180 Program to date.

10/18/2015 By Josh Kelety

Light a Fire 2015

Promoting Health and Human Happiness: Gay City

Since 2004, Gay City has witnessed a 23 percent reduction in new HIV infections in King County.

10/18/2015 By Darren Davis

Light a Fire 2015

Extraordinary Board Member: Deborah Streeter, iLeap

iLeap’s 8-week programs have graduated 400 community leaders from 32 countries.

10/18/2015 By Darren Davis

Light a Fire 2015

Acting Globally: Global Oncology at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

In just 2 years, Global Oncology has nearly doubled Uganda’s Burkitt lymphoma survival rate.

10/18/2015 By Allison Williams

Light a Fire 2015

Most with the Least: Operation Ward 57

Funded entirely by donations, Operation Ward 57 annually provides care services to nearly 70 veterans and their families.

10/18/2015 By Darren Davis

Light A Fire 2015

Lifetime Achievement: Donald “Donnie” Chin

Chin tirelessly served the International District community for more than 40 years, patrolling the streets, providing meals for the elderly, and helping raise neighborhood kids.

10/18/2015 By Josh Kelety

Light a Fire 2015

Extraordinary Pro Bono Contribution: OAC Services

7 Sister Schools literary centers opened in Uganda with help from OAC donations.

10/18/2015 By Darren Davis

Feature

Light a Fire Awards 2014

Seattle Met honors the best nonprofits, volunteers, and do-gooders that make Seattle a better place.

10/24/2014 By Allison Williams With Julie H. Case, Allecia Vermillion, Seth Sommerfeld, and Angela Cabotaje

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Slide Show: Light a Fire Awards

10/22/2014

Publisher's Note

Generosity Is Another Name for Seattle

11/01/2013 By Alysse Bryson

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Light a Fire Awards 2013

Seattle Met announces winners of its second annual celebration of individuals and organizations in the nonprofit community.

10/25/2013 By Seattle Met Staff

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Slide Show: Light a Fire Awards

10/23/2013

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Slide Show: Light a Fire Awards

11/15/2012

Light a Fire Awards

The Wizard Behind SCT's 'The Wizard of Oz'

Linda Hartzell, artistic director of Seattle Children's Theatre, wins our first-ever Lifetime Achievement award.

11/14/2012 By Laura Dannen

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Light a Fire Awards 2012

Seattle Met’s first annual celebration of individuals and organizations in the nonprofit community.

10/12/2012

Morning Fizz

She's the Candidate to Beat Right Now

07/12/2012 By Morning Fizz