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Playground Built in a Day

Almost 300 community volunteers joined forces to build a new state-of-the-art 2,500 square foot playground in a neighborhood park in Federal Way’s Westway community. Rain and chilly weather were offset by the delicious bar-b-que and energetic music which kept spirits high throughout the day.

Thank you to KaBoom! The Home Depot Foundation, Federal Way Public Schools AmeriCorps members, the Build the Bridge Coalition and the many Westway residents who helped cook, build and provided support and utilities for the build. Public figures joining in the effort were Mike Gregoire, the First Gentleman of Washington, State Senator Tracey Eide, State Representative Skip Priest, Federal Way City Council Member Jeanne Burbidge and several State AmeriCorps representatives.

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Bruce's climb

Bruce Stobie has been blind for 25 years, due to an accident at age 20. Amazingly, on July 12-14, 2009 Bruce will climb Mt. Rainier on behalf of Habitat for Humanity Seattle/South King County.

Bruce has been moved by the mission of Habitat to eradicate sub-standard housing throughout our community. For him, climbing Mt. Rainier is a life-long dream. He has wanted to climb Mt. Rainier since he was four years old and reaffirmed this goal when he lost his sight. He sees his training and efforts to achieve his dream as similar to the hard work of Habitat partner families. “I am not doing this alone – I am blessed to have the support of family, friends and strangers. Much in the same way, I see the efforts of Habitat like the experience I have had with overcoming the loss of sight. It takes the collective work of many to make things happen and to overcome barriers.”

His goal is to raise $25,000 for Habitat, symbolizing $1,000 for every year he has been blind. Please join us in supporting Bruce and helping him meet his goal. You can make a gift on-line at by clicking here and selecting “Bruce’s Climb” under “Donation Purpose”.

Family support team: Partnership in action