Making Way for New Leadership

After nearly a decade of inspiring local philanthropy, I’ve decided it is time to make way for a new leader to guide the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington.

This was a very difficult decision to make. The work of this organization is pivotal and this community is my lifelong home. However, being a leader also means …

Centering Community to Triumph Over Hate

The pandemic has intensified many or our nation’s greatest faults, and last week we watched as Atlanta, Georgia became the latest epicenter of violence.

A mass shooting killed eight people, injured one, and devastated entire families and communities. Our team mourns for everyone victimized by this hateful act.

Six of the lives taken were women of Asian …

COVID-19 Highlights A Threat to Community and Philanthropy

I’ve heard the phrase, “We’re all in this together.” many times over the last few months.  

Without a doubt, this time has been difficult for all Americans. Yet, the circumstances we are facing have made it glaringly obvious that race has a dramatic impact on our life experiences. 

As a steward of local relief funds, the Community Foundation …

A Call to Stand Against Racism

To our Black and Brown neighbors, colleagues and friends: We hear you; we see you; we’re grieving with you.
We also stand with you.

The Community Foundation is rising up and taking action, alongside our community partners, who are calling for racial justice in southwest Washington and across the nation. We stand because of George Floyd, Breonna …