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Olympia Lamplighters Is Officially a 501c3 Status Organization

Olympia Lamplighters is a local non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping local artists of all genres in supporting themselves with their art and to tear down the barriers between artists and non-artists to help create a community where everyone inspires each other. We have a co-working space and individual desks with an art gallery,…

OlyFed Makes $100,000 Donation to Interfaith Works Project

Olympia Federal Savings (OlyFed) is proud to announce it has made a $100,000 donation to Interfaith Works Unity Commons project, a five-story, new construction, affordable housing building that includes 65 permanent supportive rental housing units for people leaving homelessness and a 60-bed enhanced shelter on the ground floor. Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is the owner-operator…

South Sound BIPOC-Owned Business Directory, Updated 12/20/2021

Saint Martin’s announces John Hopkins, Ph.D., as new chief diversity officer

Saint Martin’s University has announced that John Hopkins, Ph.D., will be their new chief diversity officer. He will take this title effective January 1, 2022. The chief diversity officer is a new position at Saint Martin’s that will report to the president and the dean of students. As the chief diversity officer, he will help shape…

Kelly Clark Joins SCJ Alliance to Lead Construction Management Group

SCJ Alliance welcomes Kelly Clark as manager of the Construction Management group. With over 27 years in the industry, one of Kelly’s strengths is developing and implementing quality control protocols to ensure high quality projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. “Kelly has proven leadership abilities, exceptional communication and coordination skills, and strong analytical,…

An Open Invitation to the Grand- Reopening of the Corbin Low Vision Resource Center

The Olympia Host Lions Club Foundation invites you to join us for the celebration of the remodeled version of the only low vision resource center in Western Washington. The Corbin Low Vision Resource Center (LVRC) offers, free of charge, the loan of  low vision enhancement aids to anyone who needs them, without time, income or…

Trl Asks Rochester Community for Feedback on Future Services

Timberland Regional Library is asking Rochester area residents to take part in shaping future services by giving feedback in person and online. With the Rochester Timberland Kiosk agreement set to expire at the end of 2021, Timberland Regional Library (TRL) staff are hoping to learn more about the needs and wants of community members in that area. TRL also will be working with the Rochester Organization of Families (ROOF) Community Services and the Rochester School District to transition into continued library services in the community. “We…

21st Annual ACU Turkey Shoot Golf Tournament Raises Over $45,000 in Donations for JBLM Service Member Support

On December 7, 2021, America’s Credit Union [ACU] CEO, Ken Leonard, and the ACU Foundation Board presented $45,000 raised from this year’s Turkey Shoot golf tournament to Joint Base Lewis-McChord [JBLM] nonprofit Santa’s Castle, and the Association of the United States Army [AUSA]. The event was also attended by staff and service members. Funds will…

Get into the Holiday Spirit with the “12 Days of Giving”

As the holidays approach, one often thinks about ways they can show appreciation to their friends and family. Likewise, they wonder how they can give back to the community.    This year, several local nonprofits are participating in a pioneer campaign called the “Twelve Days of Giving – Thurston County” which crosses several sectors –…

Support BIPOC Business at the South Sound BIPOC Holiday Bazaar

South Sound BIPOC and the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce the first-ever SSBIPOC Holiday Bazaar, an event that features BIPOC owned businesses! Invite your friends and bring extra cans of food for a food-drive to support the Thurston County Foodbank. When: December 11 from 10 am – 4 pm Where: Olympia Lamplighters, 211…