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Rush Gives: 2024 Giving in Review

January 29, 2025

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At Rush, our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we live and work remains stronger than ever.  Over the past 12 months, we had the opportunity to support some amazing organizations dedicated to serving the South Sound region.  We couldn't have done this without the incredible generosity of everyone who was able to participate in our volunteer and donation opportunities this year!

Through sponsorships, toy and food donations, and countless volunteer hours, Rush was able to make a difference in our local communities.  On behalf of the Rush Gives Committee, thank you all for your contributions and support.  

Take a look at all the worthy causes Rush was able to contribute to in 2024!

Food, Housing & Other Needs

Gig Harbor Peninsula Fish Food Bank

Habitat for Humanity - Build Day

Altrusa Gig Harbor - "Empty Bowls"

Rotary of GH Midday Charity - “Golferitaville”

Food Backpacks 4 Kids

Donation made as part of Rush's first annual Donation Matching Opportunity!

Serving With Dignity 2024 Pickleball Tournament

Benefiting the Tacoma Rescue Mission

​​​​​​​Key Peninsula Bischoff Food Bank

Building Beyond the Walls 

Rush Spring Food Drive

Tacoma Rescue Mission - "HopeGivers"

Education

Tacoma Chamber of Commerce - "Civics Bee"

Greater Gig Harbor Foundation (GGHF) 

Curious by Nature School

Harbor History Museum

 

Tacoma Community College - "Write in the Harbor"

Peninsula High School TRAC Program

(Special Education Self-Contained Behavior Classroom)

First 5 FUNdamentals - "Inspire Breakfast"

Clover Park Technical College - Student Food Pantry

 

Youth in Need

Ali's Prom Project

Santa's Castle

Donation made as part of Rush's first annual Donation Matching Opportunity!

Make-A-Wish Foundation - "Christmas in July" Giving Tree

Make-A-Wish Foundation - Giving Tree

Pierce County Santa Cops - Holiday Toy Drive

 

Sports

 

Peninsula Youth Football & Cheer

Gig Harbor High School Boosters - Tides Football GHHS Football

NASA Gymnastics

Gig Harbor Junior Sailing  

GH Junior Sailing

Peninsula High School VPO - Girls Basketball PHS Girls BasketballKey Peninsula Little League  

KP Little LeaguePeninsula High School VPO - Seahawks Football Boosters 

PHS Boys Football

 Health & Wellness

South Sound Care Foundation - “Beer & Bites”

Carol Milgard Alliance Luncheon

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - “Great Strides”

 

Veterans

Wreaths Across America, benefiting WA Veterans Home Cemetery in Port Orchard

Peninsula Art League "Summer Art Festival"

Metropolitan Ballet of Tacoma

Urban Artworks

Donation made as part of Rush's first annual Donation Matching Opportunity!

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