The Most Important Catalog in the World

Posted by Heifer Seattle On October 23, 2009

Do you have the greatest gift catalog in the world, The Heifer International's Living Gift Catalog? Why not buy a gift that will change someone's life.

Become a Heifer Community Volunteer

Posted by Eliza Penick On November 11, 2009

Become a Seattle Heifer Community Volunteer Today! Learn how you can help end hunger and poverty while meeting new folks and participating in fun events and fairs. Contact us today!

Cards for Cows

Posted by Gena Yousoufian

How many people does it take to make a difference? One. An extraordinary one. 13-year old Zach Meskell makes homemade greeting cards, Cards for Cows, to raise money and global hunger awareness for Heifer International. Learn about this incredible young man who is making a difference

Farmers Markets...

Posted by Gena On Wednesday, July 28, 2010
...are in full swing right now. We need volunteers to work two more markets: Juanita Beach on August 6 (that's a Friday) and Issaquah on Saturday August 14th. This is a great opportunity to help spread the Heifer word in a fun environment. If you're thinking of getting involved, this is a fantastic way to start. Consider signing up for one or both!

All volunteer meeting - date changed

Posted by Gena On Thursday, July 08, 2010
The All Volunteer meeting that had been scheduled for July 27th has been moved to August 2nd, 6pm, at Seward Park.

If you have been a Heifer International Volunteer, or have thought about being a volunteer, or just want to learn more about Heifer International, please join us! Friends and families are welcome. Here are the details:

Date: Monday, August 2, 2010

Location: Seward Park, 5898 Lake Washington Blvd, Seattle WA

· Picnic location - near shelter 3, across from the bath house and art studio. We will have a Heifer International sign posted. For more parking information, please go to http://www.seattle.gov/Parks/environment/seward.htm

· Please bring a dish to pass and beverage of your choice. Plates, plastic ware and napkins will be provided.

· Please reply via email (seattleheifer@gmail.com) if you are planning to attend so we can plan accordingly.

· For additional Heifer International meeting information, check the calendar on this blog.

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Agenda: 6:00 – 7:00 pm eat and mingle

7:00 – 8:00 pm announcements and updates

8:00 – 8:15 pm upcoming events and opportunities

8:15 – 8:30 wrap up

Hosts: Eliza Penick, Heifer International Northwest Coordinator, Meg Burtch, Tiffany Barnes, Peg Carver, Gena Yousoufian

We would love to see as many as possible join us, whether you've volunteered or are just thinking about volunteering. Come get to know us!

Come to Gretchen's Fiber Frolic

Posted by Gena On Thursday, July 08, 2010

Gretchen is a wonderful, long-time Heifer volunteer. Here's what she has to say about her "Fiber Frolic". It comes highly recommended by Eliza. Check it out if you get the chance.

The Fiber Frolic!~ July 17, 1-4PM, Gretchen's Wool Mill

Don't miss our upcoming "Open Mill", The Fiber Frolic!

This is a day I can say thank you to all the people who invite me into their fiber projects. It is a pleasure to handle the many fibers and hear of all the innovative plans for fiber art in our region.

Bring your spinning devices or projects and join with members of our local guild and other like-minded fiber enthusiasts in a spin-in.

Shop selected local vendors: Black Sheep Creamery; Casa De Arboles Fine Fibers; BJ Creations; Thursday's Child Felt Dolls; Morgan's FeltKits; Pan de Vida Ladies Knitting Project; Gretchen's Mill Shop; EcoBalanza........and more!

Hear the "Power of Yarn" from our local spinner who is teaching impoverished Mexican women to knit--and the amazing changes in their lives.

Hear about natural fiber furniture from Artisan Furniture maker Aimee of EcoBalanza Furniture.

Enjoy mill tours all day; demonstrators in a variety of felting techniques; farm animals.

Be sure to email me for driving directions. Hope to see you here!

Email: rgpwilson@skyvalley.net

Website: http://www.gretchenswoolmill.com/

Welcome, new volunteer Kenia

Posted by Gena On Thursday, June 17, 2010


See these two happy faces? These are Volunteer Coordinator Meg and volunteer Kenia at the Volunteer Orientation on 6/16/10.

Do you have a friend you'd like to introduce to Heifer? Just let us know at seattleheifer@gmail.com. We are always excited to welcome new volunteers.

Maryhill Winery concerts - Fun Heifer events coming up

Posted by Gena On Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Here's an exciting opportunity to have some fun while representing Heifer - a win/win situation!

The Maryhill Winery is having a series of summer concerts at their winery at the Columbia River Gorge. And they are using the concerts as a vehicle to help raise money for Heifer, by making a generous contribution to Heifer from the proceeds of wine sales at the concerts (over $10,000 last year). We need volunteers to represent Heifer at the concerts and spread awareness about Heifer's work.




Concert dates and artists are:
July 10: Train
July 17: Lyle Lovett
July 31: Jackson Browne
August 7: Natalie Merchant
August 28: Earth, Wind & Fire

You can get more information about the winery and the concerts by going to Maryhill's website.

We need to have volunteers sign up by June 23rd (that's real soon!). To sign up, or with questions, email eliza.penick@heifer.org.
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Eliza Penick
Community Relations Coordinator, Pacific Northwest, Heifer International
Email eliza.penick@heifer.org

Gena Yousoufian
Blog/Web Editor, Heifer Seattle
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Heifer International Seattle is a grassroots volunteer group in the Seattle Washington area, with a common goal of fulfilling Heifer International's basic mission - "To end hunger and save the earth by passing on the gift to others." We are an extension of Heifer International and together we are improving our world and the lives of resource-poor families while building the foundation for a peaceful world in practical, down-to-earth ways.