Category: Impact

The Marching Kangs Take Back the Field

The Marching Kangs Take Back the Field

Carmin Dalziel August 3, 2026 No Comments
It was the sound Kirkland could hear coming. For the first time in roughly 40 years the Lake Washington High School Marching Kangs, were back on their home field in…
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A New Fund for Kirkland’s Next Creative Idea

A New Fund for Kirkland’s Next Creative Idea

Carmin Dalziel July 23, 2026 No Comments
Since 2024, local arts and culture organizations have requested more than $30,000 through Ignite Kirkland. The Kirkland Community Foundation has been able to fund every dollar requested, providing $30,105 for…
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A Place to Belong, Onstage and Off

A Place to Belong, Onstage and Off

Carmin Dalziel July 15, 2026 No Comments
How Ignite Kirkland Funding Helped Resonance Studio Theatre Build a Permanent Home for Bilingual Theater on the Eastside For many people, theater is a place to see a performance. At…
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At the Kirkland Community Foundation, we serve as conveners, catalysts, and collaborators - and we know that new ideas need fuel to catch spark. That’s why we’ve created this space to hear from you.

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Kirkland Community Foundation has long served as the hub for successful projects inititated by members of our community, including the Save Our Salmon mural and the Waverly Beach Picnic Shelter. Have an idea for a project? Please complete this form as an initial step in the process, and we'll be in touch!

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