Coming Together, Like Never Before
The bonds of community are as important as ever. By pursuing a common purpose, we can all play a part in strengthening our relationships and rebuilding our region. This requires coming together like never before, and we hope today provides the inspiration and action to keep us moving forward.
Live Conversation
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Virtual Philanthropy Celebration
12:00pm to 1:00pm
Featuring our philanthropy awards presentation and a keynote from Eric Liu.
10-Minute Intermission/Break
In Conversation with Eric Liu
1:10pm to 1:55pm
Ask your questions during a live, post-event Q&A session.
About Keynote Speaker, Eric Liu
Liu, son of Chinese immigrants and former White House speechwriter, is the CEO of Citizen University, a Seattle-based nonprofit that fosters powerful, responsible citizenship across the country.
He also directs the Aspen Institute’s Citizenship & American Identity Program and is considered a thought leader on the subjects of civic life and identity in the United States. He has also served as a board member of the Corporation for National and Community Service and was recently selected to be a 2020 Ashoka Fellow.
His lifelong passions are woven into his writing, including his most recent book, Become America: Civic Sermons on Love, Responsibility, and Democracy. His other books include the national best-sellers The Gardens of Democracy and True Patriot.
Thanks to the Following Sponsors
Francisco and Heidi Bueno
D.A. Davidson Trust Company
Dr. Robert Djergaian
Bill and Edra Ann Dudley
Greg and Michele Goodwin
Philip Janney
Chris Magana
Mark Matthias and Ali Novinger
Paul and Maureen Montague
Northwest Mothers Milk Bank
Jan and Steve Oliva
Pacific Northwest Fundraising
David and Patty Page
REACH Community Development
Mary Ringwood-Firestone
Gayle Rothrock
Paul and Debbie Speer
Robert Stewart
The Columbian
Michele Wollert
Merril Firestone
Lifetime of Giving Honoree
Anna Cruz
Lifetime of Giving Honoree
Gary & Christine Rood
Philanthropists of the Year
Introducing the Social Justice & Resiliency Fund
The Social Justice and Resiliency Fund targets funding to nonprofits led by and serving our most marginalized neighbors. These organizations work deep within local communities to organize and advocate for a more just future. This means better access, more inclusion and security for all. By investing in the capacity of these organizations, we can rise together and build our shared resiliency for the challenges ahead.
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