Lake City Holiday Project News

With an inspiring display of community spirit, the residents of NE Seattle have come together in 2020 to provide needy children with a little brighter holiday season. Thank you to everyone who sponsored children or donated money to our gift … Continued

In the decades of NE Seattle holiday support, we’ve never factored in a pandemic, thankfully. But here we are and we still have goals and an infrastructure of CARE, to support families in need during the holiday season. The pictures … Continued

As the holiday season gets further into the rear view mirror, a few observations from the elves at the Lake City Holiday Project. With several events held and gifts distributed to clients throughout NE Seattle, its important to note the … Continued

Each holiday season our project relies on the caring hearts of many people and organizations. ASB’s teacher Mark Dougherty is one such partner (‘thanks’ to Ms Uhlman and Ms.Wegener too) The Lake City Holiday Project contact is one of three … Continued

Meadowbrook Community CARE has hosted or supported in some form, the Lake City Holiday Project (LCHP) since 1986. This gift support campaign faces a new challenge this holiday season. Can you help spread the word? With an annual effort that … Continued

For several years now a group of Seahawk fans/ Lake City friends have organized and celebrated holiday CARE for their community of kids in need. ‘Berto, Stryder and Hellbent owner Randy all put their goodness where their hearts are for … Continued

With the 2018 Lake City Holiday Project now complete, the many ‘elves’ that support the effort can tend to their own list and celebration. Working with the North Helpline and North Seattle Family Center in Lake City, these two providers … Continued

‘Tis the season! Annette of Kaffeeklatch fame found the tree, inspired a poster event and put out the word. Folks from Lake City Future First (LFF), Seattle Farmers Market and Hellbent Brewing came out and helped put the pieces together … Continued

Donors, volunteers and community; to you MC2 says ‘thank you’. Whether its civic groups, businesses, churches, schools or advocates for CARE, we appreciate again, the awesome turnout. We will again meet the requests of local human service providers and their clients. Families in … Continued

The Lake City Holiday Project welcomes the Tennis Center Sand Point, located in the Magnuson Park complex. The diverse and welcoming indoor location offers up support for neighbors they both welcome and advocate for. The privately owned facility and ownership are strong on being good neighbors. … Continued

The Lake City Holiday Project (LCHP) heads into its 33rd year with the goal of supporting human service providers in NE Seattle. Engaging residents at these locations in this effort allows candidates, in most cases, to support a challenging family … Continued

The 2018 Lake City Holiday Project supports youth at the FOUR NE Seattle Community Centers for the first time. Northgate, Magnuson and Meadowbrook have been a part of the program for several years now. Lake City Community Center is new … Continued

The local barbershop chain is jumping in to partner with Meadowbrook Community CARE (MC2) this holiday season. Two of its seven Seattle stores will host a holiday tree this season. The newest location on Sand Point Way will also host … Continued

Many ‘thanks’ to the ownership group at Hellbent, the Emerald City Law Group and friends of ‘Berto. A Sunday Seahawk game, good food and fresh beer was a great combination. The group has committed over the years to support the Lake City … Continued

The Lake City office of State Farm Insurance offered up financial support this week to the holiday project. Lisa Maples who runs the office committed to supporting the needs of families in crisis. Many in the community use this time … Continued

In 1986, Yolanda Martinez worked for the City of Seattle in the Neighborhood Services office (pictured here) of Lake City (called at that time, ‘Little City Hall’). Many citizens she engaged day to day could not access holiday resources in … Continued

The fourth year of holiday support from Emerald City Law Group (www.EmeraldCityDUIDefence.com ), Hellbent Brewery (www.hellbentbrewingcompany. com) and Lake City Legends was the most successful yet.  The Lake City Holiday Project (1986) has a long history of supporting families in … Continued

There are many ways to review your favorite coffee shop.  You can go online and submit your experiences.  One can also hang out and chat with the ‘Javastians’ who serve you up.  And, you can shoot them an email. But … Continued

A new development this holiday season was the welcome from the NE Seattle Tool Library. Located across from the University Prep School, this great neighborhood resource was spurred by the invitation from the Sustainable NE Seattle nonprofit.  Community ‘TL’ contact … Continued

Distribution of gifts this year had a new wrinkle.  MC2’s each years annual review of the Lake City Holiday Project (LCHP) encouraged us all to tell the story. Each year, gifts are presented to all clients of the many different … Continued

In a recent holiday posting on the Seattle Times, it was reported that the popular guitar folk music duo of Reilly and Maloney were retiring after their final appearance in Seattle this December. Having performed at the Meadowbrook church, Maple … Continued

The LCHP Planning Team has committed this season to giving the holiday gift project logo a remodel (Joann Kerr Design)  The holiday project, first started at the Little City Hall, Lake City Dept.of Neighborhood office by a city employee in … Continued

MC2, its board and community supporters appreciate the value and importance of a welcoming and diverse Lake City.  A happy, healthy and plugged-in community works for everyone. Relationships and dialogue are an important piece of the work MC2 strives for. When the … Continued

The Lake City Holiday Project is busy throughout the Fall and Winter seasons.  The effort involves many and the results support all those in need during this time. This past season when distribution of gifts were delivered, we worked with North … Continued

Partnerships are a key every year to the Lake City Holiday Project. MC2 expanded their connections in the community this past 2015 season and realized a healthy amount of support. The kick off for the season of giving was strengthened … Continued

An enchanting and delightful  evening of holiday sound could be heard in Meadowbrook this past December. The guitar duo of Reilly and Maloney performed  before a full house at Maple Leaf Lutheran Church, to the delight of many. The multi-year … Continued

Where’s Dewey? MC2’s resident dog has witnessed a kennel full of holiday care. Once orders are completed, all Lake City Holiday Project gifts are staged at Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in Meadowbrook. After putting together the family gift bags, the … Continued

With a boatload (truck) of toys and generous monies donated, the 2nd annual Toys for Tots was a success. A food truck (Tasty Vibes!) complimented the tasty beers and Seahawks victory. We give a shout-out to Hellbent Brewery, Lake City … Continued

A holiday gathering by the Emblem Club included the traditional support for the Lake City Holiday Project this past December 2nd. Besides the usual good food, drink and company that is always present, a new wrinkle is their brand new … Continued

Solara Apartments are offered for commuting access, security, privacy and comfort. Being one of the first large housing groups to establish itself in Lake City, the community  of renters have been very generous to the Lake City Holiday Project. We … Continued

Hellbent Brewery is the site for a fundraiser to support families in need this holiday season. Emerald City Law Group, Lake City Legends and ownership at Hellbent Brewery band together to offer up a good time of food, football and … Continued

Hellbent Brewery in Lake City (located west of Fred Meyer)is the new star in the growing Lake City neighborhood. Opening this past May, they offer a daily rotating food truck component to their great tap line up which makes for … Continued

Going into the Thanksgiving holiday, we give ‘thanks’ to all the sites now hosting support for the Lake City Holiday Project. Merchants know that its good business  to care for all in the community, and this is one great opportunity. … Continued

Puget  Sound Productions welcome the folk singing duo to Meadowbrook on December 12th at 8pm. Showing at Maple Leaf Lutheran Church in Meadowbrook, the holiday event will encourage attendees to donate gifts to the Lake City Holiday Project. Those interested … Continued

Northgate’s family friendly premier neighborhood pub has committed to helping families in need this holiday season. The Lake City Holiday Project welcomes the Watershed P& K to the campaign. Co-managers Ben and Kelsey bring a big heart to the effort … Continued

Welcome to the University  District’s Ugly Mug Cafe. They will host the Lake City Holiday  Project for the first time this season. This cozy little space and cool architecture  is well appointed  and very friendly. Look for the giving tree … Continued

Lake City’s North Helpline will be operating a gift closet and sharing holiday food on December 19, 10am to 1pm, December 23rd 4 pm – 6:30 pm, and December 24th, 10 am -1 pm. The facility is located at 12736 … Continued

Happy September! Although early in the effort,  North Seattle Family Center (affiliated with Children’s Home Society) is expanding its partnership with MC2’s Lake City Holiday Project for 2015. Supporting families in need takes on many forms.  We are proud to … Continued

This past November (27th) Emerald City Law Group (ECLG), Lake City Legends and Meaty Johnson BBQ Company partnered with us to support children in need during the holiday season.  Stryder Wegener of ECLG was able to organize a fun tailgate … Continued

The Lake City Holiday Project received barrels of support this season.  Local retailers hosting the barrels saw a very generous amount of donations to this seasonal event. Kudos to Washington Federal Bank, Lake City Autoworks and Kaffeeklatsch Bakery for being … Continued

Wedgwood Rite Aid, located at the corner of 35th NE and NE 85th might as well be located at the corner of CARE and COMMUNITY.  Over the years this pharmacy/everything else has welcomed the Lake City Holiday Project in so … Continued

Lucy (pictured here), the manager at Cafe Javasti in Wedgwood (javasti.com), welcomes the Lake City Holiday Project enthusiastically, every year.  She and co-owner, Scott Morrell, make room for the rave green holiday tags that wait for the kind people who … Continued

The Lake City Holiday Project Gift Program for children in need had a successful  season of providing support during this years effort.  We had awesome participation for the event and thanks goes out to the Lake City Community Center operated … Continued

Ryther’s Clay T.(right) gets help from fellow Ryther reps Becky (left) and Sherri (center) as they load up gifts for the kids in the program. As Community Engagement Manager, Clay and his fellow advocates do good work to support kids … Continued

MC2 Board member Karen A (left) and Wedgwood residents (Keith and Lee pictured) along with MC2 canine rep Dewey, closed out the LCHP toy store for 2013 after Distribution Day.  After boxing up remaining gifts, trucks were loaded up with … Continued

What a memorable holiday season its been for MC2.  We would like to acknowledge and send along our ‘thanks’ to the Scout troop #338 hosted by Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Wedgwood.  The church is also a … Continued

Lake City Holiday Project volunteers distributed gifts to families at the Lake City Community Center on December 17th.  Approximately 700 children were supported this year at the different human service provider sites in the North Seattle community.  The event ran … Continued

This is the second year we’ve had the good fortune to work with the Kaffeeklatsch Bakery.  Located in the Bartells Drug Store complex at the corner of NE 125th and Lake City Way, this has been a very beneficial effort … Continued

Windermere Agents Marella Alejandrino and Mary Anderson worked with Meadowbrook Community CARE to help build awareness and support for the Lake City Holiday Project this season.  Working with the Windermere Foundation, they were able to successfully advocate for the community’s … Continued

In early December, volunteers, both experienced and new, met to go over project details at Maple Leaf Lutheran Church. Snacks provided by MC2 board member Karen Artz were very helpful in getting everyone in the holiday spirit.  Project Director Chris … Continued

This is the second year for the Washington Federal Savings Bank in Wedgwood to participate in the Lake City Holiday Project. Not only do they have a giving tree but they also are a very important drop off site for … Continued

Monday Night Football in Seattle. Lake City Holiday Project, Hut! Hut! Whether its 1st down or 3rd and long yardage, Humberto M (pictured, right) has been a great supporter of the Seahawks AND the Lake City Holiday Project.  Along with … Continued

On December 2, 2013 the Lake City Emblem Club donated new toys to the Lake City Holiday Project at their yearly holiday gathering.  The contact for this kind gesture, Marian T. reaches out each year to Meadowbrook Community CARE and … Continued

Give ‘Thanks’ Meadowbrook Community CARE received confirmation that the Windermere Foundation (with guidance and support of Mary and Marjella) will help fund the Lake City Holiday Project with a $2000 financial award.  With support and effort of Windermere realtors Mary … Continued

Meet Stacy from Lake City Autoworks.  The AAA-approved automotive repair and servicing business is located on NE 120th (2825), just off Lake City Way.  This customer service focused business has signed up again this year to support the Lake City … Continued

Welcome 2013 Lake City Holiday Project (LCHP) Drop Off Hosts. The very generous Drop Off Hosts will enable donors to leave their gifts at a location convenient for them. Since 1986 the LCHP gift drive for North Seattle children in … Continued

Helping Hearts, Caring for Kids We need you to volunteer for the Lake City Holiday Project. Click on logo to begin. Thank you for helping to support the children in need in our North Seattle community.  Meadowbrook Community CARE is … Continued