7 Questions with Peg Hacskaylo, Executive Director of District Alliance for Safe Housing, Inc. (DASH)

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Spur Local

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month we welcome Peg Hacskaylo, Executive Director of District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH) to 7 Questions. DASH provides relief to survivors of domestic and sexual violence, through emergency and long-term safe housing, and innovative homelessness prevention services. Peg has been a dedicated advocate to alleviate homelessness for battered women for 20 years. Her work has spanned government, business, nonprofit, and community organizations to address this complex issue.
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Around Town 10/10-10/16

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Spur Local

For everyone who will enjoy the extra day off on Monday get out in our community and volunteer! Some amazing events this week to help support our local nonprofits. We can’t think of a better way to spend the weekend!

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7 Questions with Dr. Ludy Green, President and Founder of Second Chance Employment Services

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Spur Local

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we welcome Dr. Ludy Green, President and Founder of Second Chance Employment Services to our 7 Questions feature. Second Chance Employment Services promotes financial security for at-risk women and their dependents through comprehensive employment placement services.Dr. Ludy Green is an expert on U.S. domestic violence and human trafficking issues, as well as an internationally acclaimed speaker.
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Around Town 10/3-10/9

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Barbara Harman

After a busy busy week here at the Catalogue we are excited about some great events this upcoming week thanks to our nonprofits!

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“What’s Up Wednesday” 10.01.14

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Spur Local

It’s hard to believe that fall is already here! October brings changing leaves, cool temperatures, warm cider, and an abundance of Catalogue nonprofit activity. So cozy up with your favorite sweater or blanket, and read below or take a look at “What’s Up” this week!
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Around Town 9/26-10/2

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Spur Local

As we enter this busy Fall season, you can see that our nonprofits are hard at work planning annual Galas, Fun Runs, and festivals for all! With most of the tourists gone, this is a great time to make connections in your neighborhood and connect with our amazing nonprofits. Happy Friday!

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“What’s Up Wednesday” 9.24.2014

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Spur Local

With a little over a month to go before the release of the 2014-2015 Catalogue, it’s a busy (and exciting!) time here at the office! But sometimes…that excitement gets the best of us and, well, next thing we know we’re mesmerized by an adorable kitten video and forget to include that video’s organization in our #whatsupwednesday blog. This was the case for Stone Soup Films, which, last week, sent us a video hot off its screen debut (courtesy of Stone Soup Doc-in-a-Day volunteers) about the Washington Humane Society. Check out their video here and prepared to be mes”meow”ized.
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Around Town 9/19-9/25

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Spur Local

Enjoy the nice weather while it’s still here?with some great events courtesy of our Catalogue nonprofits. This week we bring you a Write Night, Welcome Breakfast, ?Fishing Day, 5K walk, and a Power Party. Thanks so much everyone for a great week, hope to see you at the events!
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“What’s Up Wednesday” 9/17/2014

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Spur Local

This week’s What’s Up Wednesday highlights Catalogue nonprofits hosting evenings of dance, a poetry kick off, and luncheons! Exciting events all around our area thanks to these great organizations! For a video of today’s events, click here!
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Around Town 9/11-9/18

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Spur Local

Wrapping up another great week here at the Catalogue. With so much excitement in the air, what better way to spend the weekend than checking out some events, courtesy of our nonprofits!

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