Project Updates

Bellingham Food Bank Serving roughly 225,000 clients annually, Bellingham Food Bank created Food Bank Fresh, a nationally recognized program focused on cultivating relationships with local growers to provide high quality goods to struggling families. Economic in every sense of the word, this partnership with the farms allows for crops to be sold at a fair […]

Water 1st International In 2020, Water 1st International received a 3 year grant for Demand Driven Water Sanitation and Hygiene Services for the urban poor of Khulna, Bangladesh. The established partnership is an effective program that provides access to water and toilets while engaging community members in intensive hygiene education and civic organization. Since its […]

Water 1st International NYF provided funds to construct a shared infrastructure water system along with water connections for the local school, health clinic and the construction of a bathroom for a primary school in Bilibiza, Mozambique.  Sadly, the village of Bilibiza was burned to the ground, along with our hearts.  For the people of Bilibiza […]

Water 1st International An exclusive grant from NYF finished up its fourth year (Apr ’15 – Dec ’18) in Khulna, Bangladesh. The “Expansion of Water and Sanitation” projects served a total of 8 slums with NYF directly impacting 4 slums and over 5500 residents. These projects brought about piped water systems and toilets to schools […]

Water 1st International Khulna Grant supports “Expansion of Water and Sanitation” projects in Khulna, Bangladesh serving over 5,500 individuals throughout a total of 8 communities. Dima Jeliwan Grant supports construction of a water supply system in Dima Jeliwan, Ethiopia serving 720 households and roughly 3,800 individuals. 19 de Outubro Grant supports 19 de Outubro Water and Sanitation project in […]

Bellingham Food Bank Grant support for the “Food Bank Fresh” project serving over 11,500 low income families with fresh farm produce. Youth on Their Own Grant support for Resale Home Store Internship program giving at risk students valuable work experience and retail training. Water 1st International Grant Support for the “Expansion of Water and Sanitation” […]

Bellevue Lifespring Grant support for the “Breaktime/Mealtime Summer Expansion” pilot project serving over 350 families with nutritious meals during 6 weeks of summer breaks. Bellingham Food Bank Grant support for the “Food Bank Fresh” project serving over 11,500 low income families with fresh farm produce. Water 1st International Grant support for the “Expansion of Water […]

Bellingham Food Bank Grant support for the “Food Bank Fresh” project serving over 11,500 low income families with fresh farm produce. Seattle Tilth Grant support for the “Seattle Youth Garden Works Leadership” project which will fund the stipends for experienced youth leaders who will serve high risk young adults. YMCA of Greater Seattle Sponsorship grant […]

Northwest Agriculture Business Center Grant support for “Farm Fresh Produce CSA” project serving  100 homebound seniors with nutritious food. Northwest Agriculture Business Center Sponsorship grant support for “Good Food Bags” project serving low income pre-school children and families with nutritious food. Nutrition First Sponsorship grant support for “Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids” conference that addressed […]

21 Acres Grant support for transportation component of the 21 Acres Food Hub supporting local food and sustainable living. Bellevue Lifespring Grant support for the “Breaktime/Mealtime Project” that serves low income students during 2012 Holiday and 2013 Spring breaks with nutritious meals. Communities in Schools – Washington Grant support for 2012 Holiday meals & gift […]