The Enduring Support Capital Campaign will expand the facilities serving our local military members and their families. Be part of history, make USO Magic happen. Click here to find out more about how you can show your Enduring Support for our heroes.
The USO Northwest aims to fulfill every service member's or military dependent's wish list. Visit our Wish List Support page where you can view the items often requested and make a donation. Making a charitable donation in the name of your friends or loved ones makes a fantastic gift. We'll send the recipient an e-mail notifying them of your tribute.
The USONW Center at the SeaTac International Airport offers multiple couches for weary travelers to rest upon, as well as recliners in the theater room, and couches in the family room.
Join 300+ golfers, spectators, local celebrities and military heroes for a world-class golf event at The Golf Club at Newcastle.
Honor local military heroes and their families at our gala. Enjoy award winning food, entertainment and great company.
Support should never be stationary. We bring support to the service members located all over Washington State.
During the May USO National Conference the USO Northwest’s Shali Center was awarded Top Domestic Large Installation Center based off reviews from the TellUSO survey completed by service members and their families in 2012. The USO Northwest was also recognized for its outstanding stewardship of company partnerships.
Patriotism will be in full swing as USO Northwest hosts the 18th Annual 'Red, White & Blue Golf Classic, Dinner and Auction,' May 21 at The Golf Club at Newcastle. The Golf Classic is the Northwest's premier golf tournament and auction benefiting USO Northwest and local active-duty military, military families and veterans.
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On March 25, 2013 the USO Northwest Shali Center received 131,592 boxes of Girl Scout cookies from the Girl Scouts of Western Washington. Seven semi-trucks were used for the delivery and 100 airmen helped unload the delicious cargo. Thank you Girl Scouts! These cookies will be distributed through our centers and Mobile Canteen to service members and their families.
Starting March 3, USO Northwest Board Member Kyle McCoy competed in a 7 day, 150 mile, self-supported foot race in the Chilean Atacama Desert. His goals were to finish in the top 10 and raise $10k-$20k for the USO Northwest. Kyle came in 5th place overall, with a total time of 29:15:44, and through generous support $20k was raised for the USONW. Thank you to all who donated and thank you Kyle for your enduring support.
Merrill Gardens presented a $35,615.27 check on February 6, 2013 to the USO Northwest. The money was donated by their residents throughout Washington State. The residents of the Kirkland Merrill Gardens raised $6,100 which is the highest amount raised of the 22 locations and the second highest total for the 54 Merrill Garden Centers nationwide.
The USO Northwest served the 62nd MED-BDE a free dinner on January 14 �the day before pay day. Service members enjoyed open-faced roast beef sandwiches, mashed potatoes, green beans and ice cream sundaes. The dinner was made possible because of the generous donation by Kathryn Fies. No Dough Dinners will be held on the 14 of every month in 2013.
On January 11, 2013 the USO Northwest, Alaska Airlines and the Port of Seattle held a surprise welcome home celebration for SPC Chris Anderson. He was injured in June, 2012 after stepping on an IED during a routine patrol in Afghanistan. He lost his leg, below the knee, and his right leg was severely injured. Chris spent months away from family and the brothers he served with to recuperate at Walter Reed Hospital. To find out more about the welcome home celebration the USO Northwest coordinated, click here.
The United Through Reading program provides deploying military members an opportunity to read a children’s book aloud while they are recorded on DVD. The DVD and book are then mailed to the family at home once the deployment is underway. The UTR program is available at all USONW Centers and through the Mobile Canteen. Here is an example of the power of this program.
This Capital Campaign will expand the facilites serving our local military and their families.
1940s Era DanceRSVP for our free 1940s era dance at the MOHAI, July 19, 2013. Come show your support for our local military and the USONW.
Read remarkable stories about USONW outreach, volunteers, local service members and their families.
When your unit needs additional funds for an event, we're here to offer a helping hand.
Help us continue to provide five-star support and service to local service members. CFC #15348
