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The Tulalip Tribes was organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934. Tulalips' Constitution and Bylaws were approved January 24, 1936 and a Charter ratified October 3, 1936. The governing body is the seven member Tulalip board of directors. As of April 19, 2004 the Tribe had 3,611 members live and active on the reservation. The Tribe provides many services to its members including preschool, higher education assistance, health and dental clinics, a pharmacy, a state-licensed chemical dependency recovery program, senior retirement home and cultural activities. The Tulalip Tribes provides over-sight to the Tulalip Housing Authority, which provides nearly 300 housing units for Tribal members, and to the Tulalip Utilities District, the primary provider of water/sewer services. Of the 1,200 employees working for Tulalip Tribes over two-thirds are working in the Tribe's business enterprises: Casino/Bingo, land leasing, cablevision company, marine moorage, liquor store and the Quil Ceda Village Business Park.

YouthCompass International is a cross-cultural community program dedicated to supporting mobile teens by providing caring adult role models who assist them in navigating life's challenges. Through regular events, open dialogue, and service projects, the organization creates a sense of belonging and growth opportunities for students around the globe. Partnering with families, schools, communities, churches, businesses, and governments, YouthCompass empowers youth workers, teachers, student leaders, and parents through training and dialogue. Their mission focuses on serving local communities by addressing practical needs and amplifying the voices of teens, fostering resilience and connection among international youth. Generated from the website

Gold Summit Monastery, located in Lower Queen Anne, Seattle, is a non-profit religious organization dedicated to sharing the orthodox teachings of Buddhism. With a focus on Mahayana Buddhism, the monastery offers a diverse range of activities including meditation classes, chanting sessions, lectures on Buddhist scriptures, and panel discussions, all aimed at promoting ethical conduct, moral behavior, and personal growth. At Gold Summit Monastery, visitors are welcomed into an open-forum atmosphere where interaction, inquiry, and participation are encouraged. The caring and available monastic Sangha, along with a diverse and multilingual community, create an environment of humaneness, open-mindedness, and tolerance. With an emphasis on family values, environmental awareness, and compassion, the monastery provides a space for individuals to explore Buddhist principles and apply them to their everyday lives.Generated from the website