A modest man leaves his mark
In appreciation of HRB founding board member Ed Kushner (1941 – 2026).
A rich and modest life
Founder of Pegasus Coffee, David Dessinger lives simply and among friends at the Islander Mobile Home Park. So, you might be surprised to learn that he is a major donor to HRB.
Lasting impermanence
The memory of a lost child inspires a lifetime of giving.
Seeking a values match, Jake and Ed Clemens found one another, Bainbridge Island, and HRB
From strangers on a train to husband and wife, fellow activists, and ultimately Bainbridge Island philanthropists, Jake and Ed support the work of organizations, like HRB, which are building a more equitable and inclusive community.
Living her mother’s dream
Laura Marshall lives with her husband and three children in a home of their own on Bainbridge Island, something her mother, a lifelong renter, always dreamed of. This spring, she hosted a fundraiser for HRB to help make homeownership more accessible to people like her.
A man with an (action) plan
Guided by the mind of an engineer and love for his community, Mike Smit has made a commitment to affordable housing and HRB. He’s now a major donor—at the age of 39.
The making of a 10-year-old philanthropist
How three girls put their creativity to work and raised funds for causes that they cared about. For one girl, Ruby Sowder, it was a matter of honoring a family commitment to affordable housing.