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MATT’S PLACE RECEIVES $10,000 DONATION

CAROLINE LOBSINGER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 8 years, 9 months AGO
by CAROLINE LOBSINGER
I grew up in the Tri-Cities, Wash., and have always loved to write. I attended the University of Washington, where I earned a double major in journalism and political science, with an area of emphasis in history. I am the fifth out of six kids — don't believe any of the stories that my siblings tell. To be able to tell others stories and take photos for a living is a dream come true — and I considered myself blessed to be a community journalist. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, hiking and spending time outdoors, genealogy, reading, and watching the UW Huskies and the Seattle Seahawks. I am a servant to my cat, Frankie, who yes, will eat anything and everything in sight … even wedding cookies. | November 7, 2017 12:00 AM

Matt’s Place Foundation was awarded a $10,000 donation from Insurance Northwest through the 2017 Safeco Insurance Make More Happen Award program. Pictured from left: Amy Faucheux, Safeco Insurance; Mark Wild, Insurance Northwest; Matt and Theresa Wild, founders of Matt’s Place Foundation, and Jeffrey Smith, Insurance Northwest.

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