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Policy proposals and increased oversight of nonprofits are just a few of the battles nonprofits are facing right now. 📝

In our latest blog, Surviving the Wave of Attacks on Nonprofits, we break down some of these bills and rule changes that are keeping us awake at night, and how we can weather the storm together. ⤵️
https://rvcseattle.org/2026/08/12/survivingattacks/

The end of summer has already met up with us here in Seattle. Are you sad, or are you excited for hoa hoa hoa season (yanno, the -ber months)?

Well, our team couldn't let the warmth sneak past without a formal summer goodbye.

Days before the gloom took over our skies, our team set sail for the high seas (... more like Lake Washington, but you get it) and had some past-due bonding time and...wait... who let Miko take the wheel? 😜

Help us welcome our new Board member, Dayjha McMillan! 👏

Dayjha McMillan (they/she) is located in Chief Si'ahl, or Seattle, Washington. Dayjha is the Grantmaking and Database Coordinator for Social Justice Fund NW. A lover of all things sensuous and textile: Dayjha can be found playing Chef as a love language for her beloveds, on long-form urban walks, and searching for excuses to add to their ever-expanding personal library. They’re a dreamer and schemer, committed to the lifelong practice of playing as a healing endeavor.

We're excited to have Dayjha join the team. Help us give them a warm welcome in the comments below!

Reasons to follow or unfollow us... So, what's it gonna be? 👀

Help us welcome our new Board member, Mike Schloss! 👏

Mike is a stay-at-home parent who is dedicated to understanding his strengths and weaknesses as a caregiver for his 10- and 12-year-old children. He has more than 20 years of experience working at the University of Washington, Treehouse, and the YMCA of Greater Seattle. He says his children are his "greatest teachers in what it means to be an authentic, compassionate human as well as the importance of not underestimating the power of laughter and play."

We're excited to have Mike join the team. Help us give him a warm welcome in the comments below!

we may be a little late to the game on this trend, but we think it's kinda chic....

Attacks on nonprofits keep getting worse. Right now, nonprofits are facing increased scrutiny and politicization on the local, state, and national levels.

But what's new, right?

In our latest blog, we share some of the new proposed laws and rules we've been following, explain them, and show how they will affect nonprofits and our communities. We also offer ways for people to stay informed, get involved, and come together.

Continue reading 👇🏼
https://rvcseattle.org/2026/08/12/survivingattacks/

Our hearts are with those who were harmed or lost loved ones on Sunday at the Bite of Seattle shooting. Everyone in Seattle should be able to go out in public without fear of gun violence.

If you have been impacted by this or other acts of violence, please seek support from your loved ones or mental health resources.

1️⃣ 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: This line is available for anyone having a mental health crisis or emotional distress. - https://crisisconnections.org/programs/988-lifeline/

2️⃣ NAMI helpline: The National Alliance on Mental Illness has a helpline available Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 800-950-6264 or text “NAMI” to 62640. - https://www.nami.org/find-your-local-nami/washington/nami-seattle/

3️⃣ Sandy Hook Promise and Everytown for Gun Safety: These gun violence prevention organizations have several resources for victims of gun violence and their families. - https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/resources/ways-to-help/help-for-victims-survivors-gun-violence/ & https://everytownsupportfund.org/everytown-survivor-network/resources-for-victims-and-survivors-of-gun-violence/trauma-and-gun-violence/

4️⃣ Trauma Survivors Network: This group supports trauma victims and their families. They have several local chapters in Seattle and Tacoma. - https://www.traumasurvivorsnetwork.org/tsn-list-view/?wdt_column_filter%5b4%5d=WA

Last month, our friends at Rise hosted a Growing in Solidarity Panel followed by a Happy Hour in partnership with the Delta Vision Project and El Centro de la Raza.

In addition to the rich wisdom shared at this event, we wanted to share some lessons that emerged from the collaborative process of crafting and hosting it.

🎤 GIVE THE EXPERTS THE MIC: There is something incredibly powerful about providing the people doing the work space to just speak. We forget this truth often these days, where information is readily available and opinions outnumber the fish in the sea.

💕 WE NEED TO BE TOGETHER: It can be so hard to bring folks together and so easy to overthink what it means to be in space together. Yet, throughout the event, we had so many folks come to us saying how this event allowed them to replenish their souls.

⌛ BUILDING COMMUNITY TAKES TIME & RESOURCES: We each play a role in creating beloved community. We are all tasked with creating space in our lives to witness one another, listen deeply, and carry one another's burdens.

Huge shout out to all of the folks that made this event possible, everyone who took time to attend, and our other Delta Vision Project partners for sponsoring this event: Byrd Barr Place, Latino Community Fund of Washington State, and the Center for Ethical Leadership.

Read our blog in collaboration with Communities Rise and Alphabet Alliance of Color - AAoC for the full inside scoop. 👇🏽
https://rvcseattle.org/2026/07/14/community-rises-panel-on-mutual-aid-and-organizing

Our July newsletter is here! ✨

Between killer lettuce and you know, certain Senators, it feels like there are never ending stories vying to keep our attention. Feel relatable? 🥗

Check out our latest newsletter to see what we've been up to, a partner highlight, and hopefully some meanderings y'all can relate with!

Read it here 👇🏼
https://us11.campaign-archive.com/?u=a5b77b68bb31afddfd3c78ca0&id=93ae6c5c4b