Since 1976, the Center for Whale Research (CWR) has been the leading organization monitoring and studying Southern Resident killer whales in their critical habitat: the Pacific Northwest’s Salish Sea.

At Centrum, the power of the arts brings people together. Whether you are four years of age or 99, picking a banjo, watching a world-class performance, writing a poem, or soaking up inspiration, at Centrum your creativity is the key to a more vibrant and inclusive world.Over ten years ago, Julia started working at the Port Townsend Writers Conference as an intern. Now, she has returned almost every year to be a part of the PTWC community, meet writers, and work on her own craft.

Washington Trails Association mobilizes hikers and everyone who loves the outdoors to explore, protect and champion trails and public lands.

Since 1987, Seattle Arts & Lectures cultivates transformative experiences through story and language with readers and writers of all generations.Julia has partnered with SAL through her work at Crab Creek Review for over five years. During that time, SAL has been a source of creativity, partnership, and community.

Tiny homes are a form of non-congregate emergency shelter that replaces tents, homemade tarp shelters, doorways, and RV’s. Tiny homes offer safety, dignity, sustenance, and supportive services while residents stabilize and recover from the trauma and suspicion of living on the streets and prepare to move to permanent housing.

Started by chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen's work is guided by the belief that food is a universal human right.