Street art is often dismissed as graffiti or vandalism and swiftly removed. But this summer, alternative artists have the chance to showcase their work —…
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Volunteerism with a twist: Greater Vancouver Chamber and Ripple Impact NW team up for speed networking event
By The Citizen on July 18, 2025
Finding a perfect match isn’t always easy, but two Vancouver nonprofits are up to the task — not for love but volunteerism. Read more… Source:…
What’s your grind?: Nonprofit focuses on skateboarding to help Clark County youth find direction
By The Citizen on July 17, 2025
On a recent afternoon tinged by the honeyed summer sun, skateboards clattered as kids carved through a timeworn skate bowl in central Vancouver. Nearby, Steven…
Dozens of jobs at Columbia River Mental Health Services may be at risk by proposed Cowlitz Indian Tribe takeover
By The Citizen on July 16, 2025
Ninety-some Columbia River Mental Health Services employees could lose their jobs in October if the Cowlitz Indian Tribe takes over the nonprofit as planned, according…
The Foundation will open housing for those exiting prison in Fourth Plain Village in August
By The Citizen on July 8, 2025
Supportive housing for people exiting prison will open in the Fourth Plain Village neighborhood in August. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Sun, friends and nutrition: Summer meals program feeding kids in Vancouver parks
By The Citizen on July 8, 2025
A line of kids started counting down the seconds until the clock struck noon Wednesday and they could get their free summer lunch at Evergreen…
Imagination Library gets one year reprieve as Washington’s public schools agency to fund literacy program
By The Citizen on July 2, 2025
The state schools superintendent announced last week his agency will fund a program that provides free books to young children locally and statewide for one…
‘The dog shelter has needed this for a very, very long time’: West Columbia Gorge shelter nearly done with kennel renovation
By The Citizen on July 2, 2025
Renovations at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society’s Washougal dog shelter are improving life for both the dogs awaiting homes and the shelter staff who…
Clark County nonprofits have to invest time and money into fundraising to support the community, their missions
By The Citizen on June 28, 2025
Clark County foundations say that community relationships and fundraising are at the heart of serving their missions. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity will move into former Hi-School Marketplace thanks to donation
By The Citizen on June 13, 2025
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity will move into a new home of its own this fall. Read more… Source: The Columbian