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.

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Our Move to a New Address Inside an Old Roost

As the Community Foundation staff and board outlined new strategic goals in 2013, moving our offices to the core of downtown Vancouver seemed like a natural fit for increasing community engagement. Little did we know, our new digs would already feel a little bit like home.

The new address of the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington is …