After announcing in July that it would close after 20 years in business, Divine Consign found a savior who will continue running the beloved downtown…
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Donated dump truck delivers for Share’s Talkin’ Trash program in Vancouver
By The Citizen on August 13, 2024
A program that cleans up litter around Vancouver has received a heavy-duty donation that will boost efficiency: a dump truck. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County cooling centers’ mission: ‘Taking care of our neighbors’
By The Citizen on August 9, 2024
In the past five years, two trends have converged: Clark County’s homeless population has increased significantly. And dangerous heat waves have become more frequent. Read…
Clark County teens join summer aviation program at Pearson Field Education Center
By The Citizen on July 31, 2024
Youth across Clark County are soaring to new heights through a program aimed at educating underserved communities about the world of aviation. Read more… Source:…
Pursuing peer counseling that’s a cut above: Program aims to train barbers, beauticians to provide support
By The Citizen on July 25, 2024
A haircut is a fairly individual experience. But in some places, especially communities of color, barbershops and beauty salons are social hubs where open, judgment-free…
Columbia River Mental Health Services’ youth summit in Vancouver teaches some of life’s more important lessons
By The Citizen on July 24, 2024
Adulting 101 — it’s a class a lot of people wish they took in their youth. Yes, English and math are important, but how do…
Cottage-style homes planned: Evergreen Habitat for Humanity to add 32 residences in central Vancouver
By The Citizen on July 23, 2024
Clark County nonprofit Evergreen Habitat for Humanity plans to build 32 cottage-style homes on about 1.84 acres in central Vancouver. Site preparation could start in…
Homeless outreach nonprofit Thrive2Survive to host annual Show the Love car show
By The Citizen on July 19, 2024
Homeless outreach nonprofit Thrive2Survive is hosting its third annual Show the Love car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Living Hope Church…
Washington nonprofit gears up to help Clark County foster youth with school supples
By The Citizen on July 19, 2024
For many students immersed in summer fun, the first day of school is the furthest thing from their minds. But Washington nonprofit Treehouse is gearing…
Share Vancouver’s Summer Meal Program feeds thousands of Clark County children
By The Citizen on July 17, 2024
Nine-year-old Otis Chase was excited to reread one of his favorite books, Pablo Cartaya’s “The Last Beekeeper.” But he needed to wolf down his lunch…