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Update: As Haiti Cholera Outbreak Spreads, Local Relief Expanded

Northwest-based relief agencies World Vision, World Concern and MercyCorps are rapidly expanding relief efforts in Haiti as a cholera outbreak there spreads. Dozens have been killed, and thousands are...

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Monday morning's headlines

Honoring the 'Lakewood Four', a fire erupts at a Tumwater business, and signs that donations to nonprofits may be on the rise.

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Next year's resolution? Make a personal giving plan

As 2010 comes to an end, many people are looking at a pile of requests for year-end donations.  We know it's wise to set a budget for personal giving to worthy causes – but how much is the right amount? 

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Head of Gates Foundation's global health program leaving

Dr. Tachi Yamada is leaving his position in June as head of the Gates Foundation’s global health program.That’s big news primarily because the Gates’ global health program is so big, the largest...

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Puget Sound area groups stand up for Japan's disaster victims

Rallies, memorials and interfaith prayer gatherings are scheduled around Puget Sound today and through the weekend, as people gather in support of the victims of last week's earthquake and tsunami in...

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Supermodel Christy Turlington on maternal health & cause celebrities

I caught up with supermodel Christy Turlington Wednesday night as she walked from the Andra Hotel over to the Cinerama Theater for the Seattle screening of her documentary on the global problem of...

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Fighting over 'philanthropy'

There appears to be a deep-seated intellectual boil festering at the base of our discussions around philanthropy, foreign aid and development, reports our global health blog Humanosphere.Tom Paulson,...

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Secret Millionaire Leaves Massive Gift to Seattle Charities

Three Seattle-area organizations will split a massive charitable gift of $187.6 million, thanks to one generous donor. Seattle Children’s Hospital, the University of Washington School of Law and the...

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