Charity

PNWR CLUB CHARITY - 2007 Vehicle Research Institute - Western Washington University The VRI is a research organization performing vehicle design, prototype construction and consulting for government and private industry. Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington, fields a team of students in a competition known as Formula SAE. The student volunteers design and build their vehicles using all the resources available to the average college student: begging, borrowing, redirecting.... They also invest hours of time, effort, and inspiration, as well as their own money. Detroit’s Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) sets the goals and establishes the rules, but the young people involved make dreams reality. The SAE goals require the students work with state of the art materials and design, but reality requires them to use typical pieces like rubber tires, gasoline, and a steering wheel. The student volunteers are from all disciplines of the university. The common bond is the love of automobiles. The students are required to finance their plan and keep accurate records, as part of the event is a sales pitch to the judges on an imaginary "production run" of 1000 vehicles. The school receives from Boeing, and others, a stockpile of raw materials, but the students must pay for parts that are not donated by FSAE sponsors. For example they may get spark plugs but not gasoline, brake pads but not brakes, or tubing but not rod ends or hyme joints. The specialized parts must be made or researched and paid for. This is an area where we can help. As a club of and for car enthusiasts, we would like to help these young enthusiasts. Western Washington’s location in Bellingham means the students do not have ready access to many of the big name supporters of Formula SAE. Boeing helps a lot with contributions of material and more, but schools from the east coast list supporters including General Motors, General Electric, Shell Oil, Lockheed Martin, Borg-Warner, and Motorola. The WWU team has done well with a small budget, but the lack of space for work and space to run their car for testing is an impediment. As a car club we can help in several ways. Our club has a lot of talent, Individuals who can help make cars and drivers work better. We have regular use of large areas of pavement and an autocross track, where the cars can be test driven and the drivers can log seat time. We can also put some dollars together to help with the cost. As a club and as individuals, we would like to help. We are planning to have an open invitation to attend our autocross events and we are working on a plan for fund raising while the students are there. (Maybe you could pay a student to cover your work assignment, for example!) The club will make a monetary donation to the program, but it is meant as a starter and we hope to show continued support. Individually we can do so much more. It is hoped you will take a look at these people and this program and see if you can help them learn to "pay it forward." The club made a presentation at the Special Event at the Hart Auto Collection on Saturday, February 24th to VRI. This was our first fund raiser and many of the students were there to say thanks and give more info on the program. The VRI students will also be out at autocross events through out the year and in addition to running their prototype vehicles, they will also be taking on work assignments in an effort to raise money. So if you'd like to help out, "hire" one of the students to take over your work assignment. If you have other fund raising ideas, please contact any board member or committee chair. For more information, read the January and February issues of the Porsche Spiel or visit the VRI website We will be visiting VRI in the fall for a Tech Session, plan to attend for an up close look at the work they are doing.

PREVIOUS CHARITIES

ANNA'S RIDE HOME - Charity 2005
	Anna Armstrong White Foundation, was founded in the memory of Anna, a kind and fun loving young lady who was killed by a drunk driver on the eve of her 22nd birthday. Anna believed others could drink if they wished, but insisted they not drive. Anna chose to be the designated driver for many and her family and friends want to continue her commitment to that cause. The ANNA'S RIDE HOME program focuses on proactive intervention and provide an alternative to prevent drivers impaired by alcohol from getting behind the wheel. The approach is positive and non-judgemental. They want people to continue to have fun, but to be personally responsible and not drive if they've had too much to drink. The purpose of this program is to get the intoxicated driver out of the driver's seat. ANNA'S RIDE HOME is a designated driver/voucher program that partners with bars, taxi companies and sponsors to provide free taxi rides home to alcohol impaired drivers. The focus is on proactive intervention and the prevention of deaths and injury from drunk drivers. This program is a positive "non-judgemental" approach to the age old problem of having fun and getting home safely. Form more information visit www.annaarmstrongwhite.org.
FosStars Institute - Charity 2004
	FosStars, a private non-profit agency, was initially created from the desire to help parentless children in foster care. This three-year journey is illuminated by the fact that foster children are not only lost children, but often times; whole families are lost to the dysfunctions of foster care. FosStars works to improve the relationship between foster parents, foster children, and caseworkers. FosStars provides training, advocacy, a weekly group, and a lending library to help improve this situation. FosStars Institute is located at 13525 - 32nd Avenue NE, Suite B & C, Seattle, WA 98125-8613. Their phone number is 206-367-7827. You may also check their website www.fosstars.org for more information.
Seattle Children's Home (SCH) - November 2003
	SCH was established in 1884 with the original focus of helping orphaned children. In the 120 years since its formation, SCH has continued serving children by providing innovative services for at-risk children, youth and their families. Today, SCH programs continue to reflect a long-term commitment to each child's future through residential treatment, outpatient services, crisis intervention, and outreach for the homeless. If you would like to help, contact Terry McKiel at (206) 298-9651 or e-mail her at tmckiel@seattlechildrenshome.org For more information about Seattle Children's Home, visit their web page at www.seattlechildrenshome.org. See the Nov. 2003 Porsche Spiel for more information.
Northwest Harvest - October 2003
	Northwest Harvest is the only statewide hunger relief agency in Washington. We operate the Cherry Street Food Bank in Downtown Seattle and secure over 17.5 million pounds of food for distribution throughout the state. We supply this food, without fees of any kind, to about 300 food banks and meal programs. In an average month, these programs provide nearly half a million services to people in need. More than half of those served are children and the elderly. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, call 800.722.6924 or visit www.northwestharvest.org See the Oct. 2003 Porsche Spiel for more information.
Mercer Island Eastside Orphans & Waifs - September 2003
	Mercer Island Eastside Orphans & Waifs (MEOW) is a non-profit organization providing temporary care, support and medical treatment to abandoned, abused, homeless and neglected cats and kittens, dogs and puppies until permanent homes are found. Last year MEOW place over 1,400 cats and 100 dogs. MEOW also provides education concerning the plight of homeless animals, focusing primarily on the need to spay/neuter all pets and on the proper and humane treatment of all animals. http://www.meowcatrescue.org See the Sept. 2003 Porsche Spiel for more information.
Children's Therapy Center - August 2003
	Children’s Therapy Center (CTC) has been helping children with special needs from South King County reach their full potential for the past 24 years. They are a non-profit organization who provides physical, occupational, speech and feeding therapies plus early education, orthotic foot braces and critical support services for children age birth to three and their families. For more information please contact CTC at 253-854-5660. To learn more about CTC visit www.ctckids.org. See the August 2003 Porsche Spiel for more information.
Sea Scout Ship 110 - “Charles N. Curtis” - July 2003
	This Sea Scout Unit operates year-round, as it has for the last 79 years, on the Foss Waterway. Each year youth participate in many weekend, and at least one week long, training cruises. These cruises provide a work habit and physical activity enviroment designed to achieve life skills and self confidence that will benefit these youths for the rest of their lives. Program participation costs about $1,500 per youth member. The long standing success of the program is due, in large part, to the sponsorship of our local maritime and service organizations. The youths, depending on their financial ability, usually pay a third or less of this cost. The remainder comes from individual sponsors. Send donations to: Sea Scout Ship 110, 5308 Norpoint Way, NE, Tacoma WA 98422. See the July 2003 Porsche Spiel for more information.
Wolf Haven - June 2003
	Since 1982, the visitor-friendly wolf sanctuary near Olympia, Washington, has provided lifetime sanctuary for nearly 100 captive-born wolves. Wolf Haven also provides public education on wolves and other wildlife and does important work for wolves in the wild. You can help Wolf Haven by volunteering time or services; becoming a member or corporate sponsor; donating funds or needed items; or by adopting one (or more) of its 36 sanctuary residents. Call (360) 264-4695 to learn more, or visit: www.wolfhaven.org. See the June 2003 Porsche Spiel for more information.
TREEHOUSE - May 2003
	Treehouse offers foster kids the opportunity to make their childhood special by providing the fees and equipment that they need to do the things they dream about. Children in foster care miss out on the activities that make childhood special. To learn more about the invaluable work Treehouse is doing in the greater Seattle area and how you can make a difference, please call 206-767-7000, ext. 257. Or visit www.treehouse4kids.org. See the May 2003 Porsche Spiel for more information.
PROVIDENCE HOSPITALITY HOUSE - April 2003
	“A house is built with Walls and beams. A home is built with love and dreams.” Providence Hospitality House is an emergency shelter for women with children in crisis. The mothers meet, share and learn from one another. Healthcare for the Homeless assist with counseling for the mothers and creative arts for the children. Other volunteers provide respite care for the mothers in the evening. Contact Sr. Beatrice LaFramboise, SP at 206-322-2107. PHHTeam@aol.com See the April 2003 Porsche Spiel for more information.
HOMEWARD PET ADOPTION CENTER - March 2003
	Homeward Pet Adoption Center (formerly Hooterville) was founded in 1990 as a "no-kill" shelter in an effort to stop the suffering of orphaned and abandoned animals. Our mission is to provide food, shelter, medical attention, and love to adoptable homeless cats and dogs until we can find them permanent homes. We've just moved into a bigger, brighter facility. And our new name, Homeward, reflects our commitment to making the perfect match for these animals - and sending them home. See the March 2003 Porsche Spiel for more information.
PASADO’S SAFE HAVEN - February 2003
	This is home to over 150 dogs, cats, and farm animals rescued from abuse and neglect. They also do spaying and neutering from a mobile van to help reduce the unwanted pet population. Call Pasado’s Safe Haven at 360-793-9393 or visit them at www.pasadosafehaven.org/. Send donations to: P.O. Box 171, Sultan, WA 98294. See the March 2001 or February 2003 Porsche Spiel for more information.
PATHWAYS FOR WOMEN - January 2003
	This organization was started by, and is accessible through, any local YWCA. Mission: To help battered and abused women and their children get a new start on life. Call the Seattle YWCA at 206-461-4888 and ask about Pathways for Women. They will refer you to your nearest YWCA for donations drop off. Or, contact Ann Berquist at 425-743-7437. See the January 2003 Spiel for more information.
MERCY CORPS - December 2002
	Hunger, homelessness, disease from Afghanistan to Indonesia, children and families are suffering. Mercy Corps works to this alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression in 74 nations. Donations: 800-292-3355, ext 250 or visit www.mercycorps.org. See the December 2002 Spiel for more information.
ANGEL CARE BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION - October 2002
	Jan Harris, a breast cancer survivor, founded Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation to provide caring support for individuals at the critical time of breast cancer diagnosis. Angel Care Breast Cancer Foundation, 17125 NE 98th Court, Redmond, WA 98052. www.angelcarefoundation.org Email: angelcare3@aol.com. Phone: 425-861-5655. See October 2002 Spiel for more information.
NORTHWEST HARVEST - September 2002
	Northwest Harvest is Washington’s only statewide hunger relief program. Distribution is through partnerships with more than 300 independent hunger programs in the state as well as the Cherry Food Bank in Seattle they operate themselves. PNWR raised almost 2 tons of food at the Park Place party in September 2002. NW Harvest, POB 12272, Seattle, WA 98102. Phone: 800-722-6924. Web site: www.northwestharvest.org/. See September 2002 Spiel for more information.
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY - August 2002
	The Lynchracing Team is raising money for Multiple Sclerosis. There will be a race in May 2003. Donations: National MS Society, 192 Nickerson St., Suite 100, Seattle 98109. Phone: 206-284-4236 or 800-800-7047. Web site: www.Lynchracing.com. See August 2002 Spiel for more information.
BELLEVUE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY - May 2002
	Bellevue Friends of the Library are interested citizens who utilize their time and efforts on behalf of the Bellevue Regional Library, arranging programs and activities of interest to the community and providing direct financial assistance for enrichment of library services. They are a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing all of the locations in the Bellevue Library system. Most of their revenue comes from the sale of used books at the Corner Book Shop located in the Bellevue Regional Library. Phone: 425-450-2446. See May 2002 Spiel for more information.
YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE - April 2002
	The mission of the YMCA is “Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body.” The YMCA of Greater Seattle is a non-profit human service organization. The YMCA serves all of King and south Snohomish counties through 15 branches, three camps and more than 200 program sites. To find the YMCA closest to you, visit www.seattleymca.org or call 206-382-5022. See April 2002 Spiel for more information.
EASTSIDE COMMUNITY AID THRIFT SHOP - March 2002
	The mission of Eastside Community Aid Thrift Shop is to provide financial and physical support to Eastside non-profit organizations such as: Operations School Bell, Eastside Domestic Violence, Helping Hands for the Disabled, Hopelink, The Humane Society, Evergreen Hospice, Eastside Medic Response Units, and Compassionate Friends. Eastside Community Aid is a group of volunteers. Their primary source of funds that are donated to Eastside Charities is the volunteer staffed Thrift Shop. All items sold at the shop are donated and all proceeds go to charities. The shop is at 12451 116th Avenue NE in Kirkland (across from Long’s Drug) The number is 425-825-1877. The Vice President and Secretary is Jody Orbits 425-882-2986. See March 2002 Spiel for more information.
ISSAQUAH VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES - February 2002
	The Mission of Issaquah Valley Community Services is to provide food, clothing and related services to individuals and families who find themselves in need of basic necessities. They help people remain self-sufficient in their community and maintain a sense of individual worth and dignity. They are located at 179 1st Avenue, Issaquah, WA 98027. P.O.Box 652, Issaquah, WA 98027. Phone: 425-392-4123 or 425-392-5836. Cherie Meier, Director. www.scn.org/civic/ivfcb. See February 2002 Spiel for more information.
GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND, INC./PUPPY RAISING PROGRAM - January 2002
	Guide Dogs for the Blind was established to provide a means of safe mobility for people who are blind. Dogs, training and services are provided free. Puppy raising is done by volunteers. Contact Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc. www.guidedogs.com Phone: 800-295-4050. In WA, Michele Cawley, Puppy Raising Advisor 800-689-0686. See January 2002 Spiel for more information.
HOPELINK - December 2001
	Serving homeless and low-income families and children, the mission of Hopelink is to promote self-sufficiency for families in the community and help people make lasting changes. Call 425-869-6000 for a Hopelink center near you. Visit them at www.hope-link.org. See December 2001 Spiel for more information.
SEATTLE PUREBRED DOG RESCUE - October 2001
	The mission of Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue is to place unwanted purebred dogs into suitable homes, and prevent unwanted purebreds from overloading the shelter system. Founded in February 1987, volunteers currently work with over 3500 dogs per year. For further information visit www.SPDRDogs.org or call 206-654-1117. Mail contributions to P.O. Box 3523, Redmond, WA 98073-3523. See October 2001 Spiel for more information.
PUGET SOUND FRIENDS OF THE LAM FOUNDATION - September 2001
	The LAM Foundation is a non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to fund research to find a cure for lymphangioleiomyomatosis, or LAM. This is a rare lung disease that affects only women between puberty and menopause. Call Puget Sound Friends of the LAM Foundation, Cheryl McQuiston, at 425-451-1494. Address is 11101 N.E. 8th, Suite #220 Bellevue, WA 98004. www.pugetsoundlam.org. See September 2001 Spiel for more information.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTER OF KING COUNTY - August 2001
	The mission of the DRC is to strengthen the communities of King County by developing peacemaking skills among neighbors, to demonstrate and promote alternative methods of conflict resolution; and to help reduce congestion in the King County court systems by providing mediation services. Dispute Resolution Center, PO Box 21148, Seattle, WA 98111, (206) 443-9603, Fax: 206-443-9737, www.kcdrc.org. See August 2001 Spiel for more information.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF EAST KING COUNTY - July 2001
	The vision of Habitat for Humanity of East King County is to make it possible for all residents of East King County to live in simple, decent, affordable housing through home ownership. Their mission is to empower families, build community, and create hope through an aggressive home-building ministry. Habitat for Humanity of East King County, P.O.Box 817, Redmond, WA 98073, 425-869-6007, www.habitatekc.org. See July 2001 Spiel for more information.
EASTSIDE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM - June 2001
	EDVP is committed to changing societal attitudes and institutional behaviors, which perpetuate domestic violence. Working in the East and North King County area, we provide services and advocacy to persons, primarily women and their children, who have been abused. Eastside Domestic Violence Program, PO Box 6398, Bellevue, WA 98008-0398, 425-562-8840, ext 293 or visit them at www.edvp.org. 24-hour crisis line at 800-827-8840. See June 2001 Spiel for more information.
FARESTART - May 2001
	The Mission of FareStart is to transform the lives of homeless and disadvantaged men and women, building self-sufficiency through job training and placement in the food service industry. FareStart is located at 1902 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101. Call them at 206-443-1233 or visit them at www.farestart.org. See May 2001 Spiel for more information.
PAGE AHEAD - April 2001
	A nonprofit children’s literacy program that collaborates with thousands of parents, schools, social service agencies, and community volunteers across Washington State. Page Ahead is located at 88 Spring St., Suite 123, Seattle, WA 98104. Call them at 206-461-0123 or visit them at www.pageahead.org. See April 2001 Porsche Spiel for more information.
PASADO’S SAFE HAVEN - March 2001
	This is home to over 150 dogs, cats, and farm animals rescued from abuse and neglect. They also do spaying and neutering from a mobile van to help reduce the unwanted pet population. Call Pasado’s Safe Haven at 360-793-9393 or visit them at www.pasadosafehaven.org/. Send donations to: P.O. Box 171, Sultan, WA 98294. See the March 2001 or February 2003 Porsche Spiel for more information.
^ back to top