Kids of all ages are coming out of The Giving Closet, a free community store, clutching pairs of new shoes and backpacks. Across the street,…
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Clark County cooling centers see lukewarm response
J.P. Walmer spent the first day living outside chasing the shade to stay out of the 103-degree heat. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Popular Repair Clark County put on pause because of money woes
After years of fixing thousands of home goods for free, environment nonprofit Columbia Springs must temporarily pause its popular repair program due to funding constraints.…
Vancouver’s homeless find themselves ‘kind of stuck’ during pandemic
Bella Lynch feels more worn down these days without the emotional and mental support of her family, especially her grandmother. She misses being able to…
Triage center bridges mental health treatment in Clark County
Clark County will see a boost to its mental health care offerings Monday when local nonprofit Lifeline Connections opens a crisis triage and stabilization program…
Ed Lynch Estate buys downtown Vancouver block, but plans unclear
A square block of downtown Vancouver containing offices and a former church and performing arts center could someday house a nonprofit organization. But its new…
Friends of Clark County to put more emphasis on affordable housing
A local environmental group that has fought urban sprawl for decades appears ready to focus more of its attention on affordable housing. Friends of Clark…
Columbia Land Trust inks record-making deal
The largest land acquisition in Columbia Land Trust’s nearly 30-year history is a done deal. On Tuesday, the nonprofit organization finalized the purchase of 4,900…
YWCA Clark County celebration subdued amid gratitude
YWCA Clark County’s summer celebration for its independent living skills clients was much more subdued than normal. Tuesday’s scaled-down party went without its usual big…
Paycheck Protection Program helps Clark County nonprofits stay afloat
Clark County nonprofits using the Paycheck Protection Program say the loans stabilized or even saved their organizations. Yet while the federal funding allowed vital services…






