Community in Crisis
Increased Need for Food Support During the Government Shutdown The Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation has always believed that no one in our community should go hungry — especially our children and families. This fall, that mission has become more urgent than ever.With the ongoing government...
JOY Delivery!
If you've spent even two minutes around local flower farmer Britt Magley of Barrett Fields and Flowers, you know she has a knack for making people smile. Well, this week's smiles were of pure joy. First, Britt created the most darling centerpieces for Full Bellies...
So Fresh and So Clean
Imagine something for a moment…you're 95 years old and still living independently. Never married and no children, you are very self-sufficient. But then, it becomes clear you're no longer safe to drive. Your whole world gets turned upside down. How will you get food, what...
Wow! Wow! Wow!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! We've said it before and we'll say it again...Y'all are AMAZING! The compassion and generosity inside the Thunder Dome was palpable on Friday. We've finished tallying the numbers and have an official total. You all broke your previous record! ...
What Advice Do You Have for Newlyweds?
Don’t enter a relationship if you don’t first love and respect yourself. A relationship will not work if one person or both don’t feel good about themselves. Don’t yell things out; Talk things out. Nothing gets resolved unless both parties listen to each other. Everybody...
Run for their Lives
Introducing…CHARITY BIBS! Make every mile count! Running and walking weather is right around the corner. This year, all those spring/summer miles can impact more than just your fitness - they can provide free mental health therapy for struggling local students in need of support. RFWF...
YOU made it happen
2022 was a banner year at RFWF! Thanks to our donors, partners and volunteers, we were able to step further into prevention work by expanding our free-of-charge and easily accessible licensed mental health counseling. We were also able to continue meeting needs through our core...
What is your advice for Longevity?
Live one day at a time! Remember you can’t do anything about mistakes made yesterday, just learn by them. Tomorrow is out of site so don’t dwell or worry about things that haven’t happened yet. Eat healthy, exercise, don’t smoke and drink in moderation or...
What are you most proud of?
THE ONE WHO CALLS ME DAD I am very proud of my beautiful daughter. I am very proud that I became an active parent in her life. I taught her how to take care of herself in all sorts of situations. I taught her how...