On Sunday, August 28th the Why Not You Foundation and Ciara teamed up with Ascend Hospitality Group (AHG) and Amazon Fresh for the “AHG Has Your Back” Second Annual Block Party to inspire and support children from underserved communities across the Puget Sound region to follow their dreams.
Read MoreOn July 25, 2022, the Why Not You Foundation and Centura Health announced an annual commitment to contribute $500,000 to local and regional non-profit organizations that share our passions for health equity, education, food security, support for children and youth, and more.
Read MoreRussell Wilson & Ciara’s Why Not You Foundation (WNYF) and the Safeway Foundation announced today a new in-store fundraiser to benefit the WNYF and support their work in equitable education access, food security initiatives and children’s health. The campaign will run from June 17 through July 17 at check stand pin-pads in 125 Safeway and Albertsons stores across Colorado, South Dakota, Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northwest New Mexico.
Read MoreOur founders, Russell Wilson and Ciara, were honored with this year’s Paul G. Allen Humanitarian Award for their work with the Why Not You Foundation and their long-standing commitment to the Seattle community. The award was presented by the Seattle Sports Commission at the 87th Annual Sports Star of the Year Awards Show.
Read MoreOn Saturday, May 21st, 2022, the Why Not You Foundation (WNYF) and College Success Foundation (CSF) hosted The 2022 Dream Big: Anything Is Possible dinner, an unforgettable evening to celebrate scholars, demonstrate the impact of education, and ensure students have the support, mentoring and services necessary to achieve their dreams.
Read MoreThe Why Not You Foundation remains deeply committed to the Seattle community where it was founded in 2014. Alongside our co-founders Russell Wilson and Ciara, we are grateful for the ongoing support of our partners, and we look forward to continuing our work in Seattle and beyond.
Read MoreOur founder, Russell Wilson, received the 2022 Bart Starr Award! The Bart Starr Award is given each year to the player who best exemplifies outstanding character and leadership in the home, on the field and in the community.
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