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Love Snoqualmie Valley asks North Bend to submit projects, sponsor Oct. 4 volunteer day
Summary
Danielle Cox, executive director of Love Snoqualmie Valley, presented the nonprofit's work to the North Bend City Council on Aug. 5 and invited the city to submit project proposals and consider sponsorship for its annual volunteer day on Oct. 4.
Danielle Cox, executive director of Love Snoqualmie Valley, told the North Bend City Council on Aug. 5 that the nonprofit’s annual volunteer day will be Oct. 4 and invited the city to submit project proposals, recruit volunteers and consider event sponsorship.
Love Snoqualmie Valley formed in 2019 to coordinate volunteer efforts across the Snoqualmie Valley and to connect volunteers with nonprofits, faith organizations, schools and local governments, Cox said. The volunteer day runs 9 a.m. to noon, followed by a post-event celebration at Aroma Coffee Co. in Fall City.
Cox said the group expanded after the pandemic, formalized as a 501(c)(3) in 2024 and broadened from a single-day event to year-round volunteer opportunities. "Love SV exists to unify the Snoqualmie Valley by serving side by side with our neighbors," Cox said. She told council members the organization has connected more than 1,000 volunteers since February 2019, logged just under 4,000 volunteer hours and—using the national value of a volunteer hour—calculated a monetary impact of about $130,000 across the valley. In 2025 the group has connected nearly 100 volunteers and estimated about $10,000 in impact so far.
Cox asked the city to submit project descriptions and provide a project lead for each site. She described typical projects as parks cleanups, fence painting, community garden weeding and other tasks suitable for families and volunteers with limited experience. She also invited the city to consider a sponsorship to cover project supplies and coordination costs.
Council members asked about the geographic span of Love SV; Cox said the group works across North Bend, Snoqualmie, Fall City, Carnation and Duvall and that municipal involvement varies year to year. Several council members thanked Cox and encouraged staff to consider projects for the Oct. 4 event.
No formal action was taken by council on Aug. 5; the presentation served as an invitation and informational briefing. Cox invited council members and residents to contact her for project submission and sponsorship information.
