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Why a retired Anacortes teacher kept a piece of paper for more than 60 years | The Seattle Times

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After reading stories from Teacher Appreciation Week, one former teacher sent us a gift from his students that he’s kept for more than half a century. Here’s his story of student appreciation.

Source: Why a retired Anacortes teacher kept a piece of paper for more than 60 years | The Seattle Times

So many teachers are under-appreciated, it’s great that this one was recognized by his students, way back when. Clearly it meant a lot to him.

Abused Dog Who Spent 8 Years Sleeping On Concrete Floor In Basement Gets All The Beds She Wants | Bored Panda

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Lola the doggie had spent 8 years chained up in a dark garage just lying on cold concrete floor, prior to being rescued by AMA Animal Rescue. For the last seven weeks she has been living with her new human mom, Charlène von Saher, in Manhattan. During that time, the abused doggie has already perfected the art or relaxation, taking the concept of ‘comfort’ to the next level.

Source: Abused Dog Who Spent 8 Years Sleeping On Concrete Floor In Basement Gets All The Beds She Wants | Bored Panda

Stories of recovery after animal abuse are always touching. I love that Lola not only ended up in such a perfect home, but that she’s set about making it even more … comfortable.

Amazon to Build a Family Shelter for Mary’s Place Within its Seattle HQ

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… Amazon will donate more than 47,000 sq. ft. of space within Amazon’s newest headquarters building as a permanent location for a Mary’s Place Family Shelter.

Source: Amazon to Build a Family Shelter for Mary’s Place Within its Seattle HQ

Amazon has had a pretty amazing impact in and around the downtown Seattle area. It’s nice to see them “give back” in a substantial and tangible way to the community in which they live.

Father’s mission to pay off school lunch debt in Seattle inspires kindness from strangers | KOMO

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SEATTLE – Fundraising efforts in Seattle, Everett, and Marysville have significantly eased school lunch debts for thousands of kids across the region.Last week, Jeffery Lew, a Seattle parent, created a gofundme account with the goal of raising $21,000 to …

Source: Father’s mission to pay off school lunch debt in Seattle inspires kindness from strangers | KOMO

Here’s where the debt comes from (from the GoFundMe page):

Many children depend on a nutritious lunch to help them through their school day. Per the 2015-16 report by Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction for Washington State, 36% of Seattle Public School District students are on free or reduced-price meals (Report). This is based on parents filling out meal applications. If a child is unable to pay for their meal, a debt has started. Families will receive an invoice from the school district to pay the debt.

Seems that by definition the very people in need of this program are those least able to be able to pay off the debt. I love the idea of independently stepping in and helping out…