In 2016 we:

• Published four issues of “Northwest Dharma News.”
• Maintained our online directory of Buddhist groups, and calendar of events
• Facilitated a gathering of Buddhist teachers in Vancouver, B.C.
• Celebrated Vesakha (Buddha day) with Thai, Vietnamese, and Tibetan Buddhists, hosted by Chua Duoc Su in South Seattle.
• Partnered with Wise Caregiving to offer two day-long workshops for professional and family caregivers, hosted by the Seattle Betsuin Temple.
• Began laying the groundwork for our Inclusive Communities program, to bring together groups and individuals from every Buddhist tradition and culture.

In 2017 we will:

• Sponsor Inclusive Communities dialogues
• Offer several Contemplative Caregiving workshops
• Sponsor the Buddhist Recovery Summit, bringing together leading teachers of the Buddhist Recovery movement
• Build our capacity to serve the regional community

Finances:

• In 2016, we spent $4,283 more than we received in donations.
• We are currently writing grant proposals to expand our programs and events.
• But NWDA has always depended on member contributions from groups and individuals.
• NWDA members now have the ability to direct their donations to specific programs.