Org Spotlight: United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Written in collaboration with United Indians of All Tribes Foundation: Founded 51 years ago, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF) is a social service provider, community center,…
Jodi Nishioka, Executive Director, is on sabbatical
We are pleased to share that our Executive Director, Jodi Nishioka, is taking a 3 month sabbatical and will return to work on November 5th. Communities Rise is…
Announcing our 2021 Capacity Building Cohort Organizations!
Our 2021 Cohort has begun! The Capacity Building Cohort offers technical knowledge, skills, and the opportunity to build partnerships with peers navigating similar challenges in their community/equity work. We…
Legal Alert: Covid-19 Relief Package Impacts Nonprofits and Small Businesses
Please note that this legal alert provides general information about Federal legislation and is not legal advice. This Legal Alert is dated December 29, 2020, and may become…
Announcing our 2020 Capacity Building Cohort Organizations!
Our 2020 Cohort has begun! The Capacity Building Cohort offers technical knowledge, skills, and the opportunity to build partnerships with peers navigating similar challenges in their community/equity work. We…
Communities Rise Offers Covid-19 Small Business and Nonprofit Legal Clinic
What is it: This is a virtual clinic designed to help small businesses and nonprofits navigate the legal issues they are experiencing due to Covid-19. Small businesses and nonprofits…
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Funding Alert
Funding Alert: PPP funding resumes Monday, April 27, 2020 Banks are allowed to accept new PPP applications starting Monday, April 27, 2020. Please check with your bank about whether…
Funding Alert: Get Ready Now for PPP Loans!
Congress expected to approve more funding for PPP and EIDL Loans this week! Congress is expected to approve additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan programs for…
Legal Alert: Small Business and Nonprofit Loans/Grants Available Now Under The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). This law offers nonprofits and small businesses several sources of economic support. Read more below for information on how to access funds.
Legal Alert: Governor Inslee’s Stay Home – Stay Healthy Proclamation: What it means for your nonprofit or business
On March 25th, 2020 Washington State Governor Jay Inslee issued the “Stay Home- Stay Healthy” Proclamation. This order became effective as of midnight, Wednesday, March 25th, 2020, through…