At WhitePages, the world beyond our walls matters. Among WhitePagers and in general, we have always believed in encouraging and supporting community service through our program WP Cares.
YouthCare Drive
For the 2010 holiday season, we're gathering items to fill numerous backpacks and cash donations for YouthCare - Orion Center. The mission of YouthCare is to build confidence and promote self sufficiency for homeless and underserved youth by providing shelter, hope and support.
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| Just a couple of the many overflowing donation bins |
Treehouse Donation Drive
This summer, we participated in a donation drive for Treehouse, an organization that helps foster kids to give them a real childhood and hope for the future. Splitting up into eight teams of twelve to fifteen employees each, WhitePagers collected a total of 479 items and over $1,700 in cash!
Hopelink End Summer Hunger
Throughout summer of 2010, we contributed to a food drive for Hopelink's End Summer Hunger program. Hopelink's mission is to promote self-sufficiency for all community members.
Our People Help Other People
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| In 2009, WhitePagers donated 5,000 food items and over $4,200 in cash for Northwest Harvest |
Here are some programs that we regularly contribute to:
Food Drives
To help end hunger, we regularly participate in multiple food drives.
Northwest Harvest
Every year, employees collect food for Seattle’s neediest families through Washington's statewide hunger relief agency Northwest Harvest. Their mission is to be the most efficient hunger response program in Washington state.
Treehouse for Kids
Not only during holidays, but throughout the year employees have and continue to donate to local foster kids through Treehouse.
Day of Caring-United Way
United Way mobilizes the King County community by educating others on critical issues like early learning and homelessness, investing in programs to provide essentials for everyone, and encouraging volunteering and contributions from community members. Day of Caring is an all-country day of volunteering for individuals to make an impact within their communities.
King County Children and Family Commission
The mission of the Children and Family Commisision is for the King County government to work with families, communities, and schools to create and sustain a protective and nurturing environment for the health and successful development of children. To help, WhitePages contributes office furniture and equipment to this commission.
Previous Services
Coat drive for the homeless, February 2010
Employees donated coats to help keep the homeless warm during the chilly winter.
Project Night Night, February 2010
We put together a goodies bag for homeless children. Each bag includes a new blanket, book and stuffed animal. Project Night Night's mission is to provide free "Night Night Packages" with essentials to homeless children so that they feel secure, cared for, and prepared to learn.
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| Removing non-native plants for Day of Caring (more photos) |
Day of Caring-United Way, September 2009
WhitePagers helped to clear/remove non-native plants on slopes at Interlake Park in Seattle for the Day of Caring by United Way.
The Three-Day Walk, Summer 2009
With the support of fellow WhitePagers, our “Pink Ladies” walked 60 miles and raised more than $5,000 for breast cancer research through the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure.
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| Childhaven's Trick-or-Treaters |
Childhaven, October 2008
In the WhitePages office, employees hosted a Halloween party and trick-or-treating for preschool-age victims of abuse. WhitePagers also participated in a donation drive for the children. Childhaven is the only nonprofit organization in King County dedicated to healing our youth and victims of abuse through initiatives like providing therapy and health care.
School supply donations, Summer & Fall 2008
We donated school supplies to children in need to help foster their growth and education.
Employees collected 400 pairs of shoes and donated them to those in need. Soles4Souls collects shoes from footwear companies' warehouses and community members and distributes them to anyone in need.
Lifelong AIDS Alliance, Fall 2006
WhitePagers participated in a silent auction in order to raise money for Lifelong AIDS Alliance. This organization's mission is to prevent the spread of HIV as well as to provide practical support services and advocate those affected by HIV and AIDS.
WhitePages Responds to Natural Disasters
Haiti relief, January 2010
We raised money to send for the Haitian earthquake relief.
California wildfires, Fall 2007
We hosted a resource page (similar to our Huricane Katrina contribution) that helped people stay informed and connected to loved ones and neighbors.
Hurricane Katrina, Summer 2005
WhitePages mobilized within 24 hours of the hurricane to create an online information clearinghouse providing links to FEMA, animal shelters, and other emergency resources.