Get to Know our Newest Program Team Members

You may have noticed that three new faces joined our Program Team last year. We’re excited to have their talents strengthening one of the Community Foundation’s primary goals: supporting and partnering with local nonprofits.

First to arrive was Deanna Green, Scholarship Manager and Program Associate, who manages our entire portfolio of scholarship funds and provides technical …

8 Ways to Use Your Powers for Good During Give More 24!

Everyone has an opportunity to use their superpowers for good before Give More 24! kicks off on Thursday, September 20. In this case, our super strength is the ability to inspire others, because more people always create a larger impact when it comes to giving. Hence the theme of this year’s event, Empower in Numbers.

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New Voices for Community Health in Southwest Washington

Dominique Horn is the type of neighbor people trust to watch their kids and solve domestic disputes. Helping others is a given for her, which is why she never considered her efforts “health work” until the Healthy Living Collaborative came calling.

This backbone organization organizes a cross-sector coalition that identifies and pursues community-based solutions for greater …

Prospering Through Early Learning

Community Foundation’s focused grants use the basics to successfully ease learners into school

Preparing kids for kindergarten takes a lot more than new outfits and freshly packed lunches. It takes a village according to Susan Fronckowiak. She found this out after her son Alex had difficulties excelling in preschool classes offered by the Washougal School District.

Thanks …