June 29
Seattle Sites of the Day:

Washington State CASA

"Thousands of children will never know what it is like to have a permanent home, their formative years spent in temporary care while the court decides their fate. Some are victims of violence, psychological torment or sexual abuse. Others have been neglected or even abandoned by their own parents. All of them are frightened and confused."

"Washington State CASA's [Court Appointed Special Advocates] mission is to support effective volunteer advocacy for the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in the court system. Our vision is to ensure that every child has a safe, supportive and permanent home."

Treehouse

Treehouse's purpose is "giving foster kids a childhood."

"Treehouse supports educational and enriching activities that families want to provide. In addition to tuition, Treehouse provides the equipment a child needs to participate." ...

"A child's education suffers as a result of frequent uprooting and poor preparation for school. The Treehouse Tutoring Program interrupts the spiral of failure and prepares solid ground for academic success and greater self-esteem.

"Located in nine Seattle and Bellevue elementary schools and two middle schools, Washington State Certified teachers provide 1 - 2 hours per week of individual instruction designed to meet the child's unique goals. In 1999, 96 children received tutoring. In 2000 we expect to tutor 136 children."

Jet City Improv

"We are a non-profit Improv group who has worked with NW Harvest, NW Burn Group and the Chicken Soup Brigade on many occasions and would like to continue to do fund raising etc. for these groups. ...

"Also please keep us in mind for fun-raising events you may have in the future!

- Derrek Greenleaf
  Improvisationalist and Picaroon

"Harvey Muggy (1944-1991) was a grassroots political organizer with a vision. ... Like many gay activists, Harvey was triggered by the national anti-gay crusade of 1978. He registered voters, filled PCO positions with supporters, knew the issues and the candidates, and monitored elections precinct by precinct on maps like a general on a battlefield. He donated generously to political campaigns and made sure candidates knew it was 'gay money' that was supporting them. ...

"Harvey saw that even good friends could not stand up to the hateful rhetoric in the legislature as well as 'one of our own,' so he ran for 43rd District Representative in 1986. ... In 1988 he delivered the PCO votes that appointed Cal Anderson to the state legislature as the first openly gay representative in Washington.

"A child of Clallum-Irish parents, Harvey supported social justice for all as his motto stated: 'It is not enough to work for one group's civil liberties unless you work for all.' ...

"Harvey wasn't flashy - he just worked hard and had a lot of common sense and feeling for humanity. ...

"Become a PCO: leave a messsage for us at (206) 903-9613 or write to 1122 E. Pike St. #1196, Seattle, WA 98122-3918 and let us know what District and Precinct you live in. We can see if you have a vacanct office in your precinct to fill, or challenge an incumbent..."