To promote the growth, development, and independence of persons with disabilities through programs of education, rehabilitation, and work opportunity.

Description:
For nearly 40 years, Northwest Center has made a difference in the lives of hundreds of children and adults with disabilities each year. We have a proven success in providing the critical therapies, education, training and job placement services that help people with disabilities reach their fullest potential.

History:
Northwest Center was founded in 1965 by families of children with disabilities and believed that every person had the right to pursue an education, training and employment. Their dream to build a program where people with special needs could reach their full potential, live productive lives, and contribute positively to the community has grown enormously since this beginning. Today, Northwest Center is the largest and most comprehensive private organization providing services for people with disabilities in the Pacific Northwest, serving more than 500 children and adults every day.

Much has been accomplished...much remains to be done. The benefits of early intervention in the lives of children with disabilities dictate continued investment. And high unemployment among adults with disabilities demands the development of even more job opportunities. Thousands of individuals with disabilities in our community have no programs or services and may never realize the opportunity of leading a fulfilled and independent life.

Northwest Center is committed to increasing services by reaching further into the Pacific Northwest and building new programs to fill the gap within the community support structure. But, we must balance this growth with our ability to subsidize the costs to serve this population. The reality is that Northwest Center’s programs cost 25-90% more than the government reimburses for these services, depending on the program. Every dollar that is raised through fundraising and income that is produced from our specialized industries, determines our capacity to grow. We need your support. Buy our business services. Hire the people with disabilities in our programs. And most importantly... think of us first when you make your charitable contributions.

Contact person: Christie Cotterill, Events Manager, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (206) 764-8276

Address:

PO Box 80827 Seattle, WA 98108 This location is handicap accessible

Web Site: http://www.nwcenter.org

Directions:

Northwest Center is located at 7272 W. Marginal Way S., Seattle. Click here for a map.You can reach us by phone at 206-285-9140 By Bus: The closest bus stop to the new South Park site is at S. Holden Street and W.. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: S. Holden Street and W. Marginal Way South, 2 minutes minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	No

Overall Experience   
Had a great time helping with the Carousel @ Westlake

Fun event, happy people... made the time fly by. Make sure you dress warm though! posted on December 5, 2006