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Merchant Spotlight: Water1st International

More than 2.5 billion people around the world lack access to clean water. Each year, 5 million of these people, mostly children under age five, die of water-related illnesses that could easily be prevented by a dependable water and sanitation system. The cost of treating these illnesses takes an immense toll on the economic lives … Continued

Merchant Spotlight: Schack Art Center

Two exhibition galleries; a live glassblowing hot shop; seven production studios; classes, workshops, and a kids summer arts camp; event spaces–and 19,000 square feet dedicated to exhibiting the work of prominent regional visual artists in the Northwest. These are just some of the things you’ll find at the Schack Art Center in Everett, Washington. Originally … Continued

Merchant Spotlight: Redeeming Soles

In 2010, Scott “Scooter” Sowle was in the middle of a recovery program at the Union Gospel Mission in Seattle, Washington, when he got the idea to start the charity that would become Redeeming Soles. Having struggled with homelessness and addiction for much of his adult life, Sowle had entered treatment with the hope of … Continued

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