Free books about family togetherness, achieving goals, starting kindergarten and more are sent to young children locally and statewide every month — but the program…
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Come as you are: Janus Youth Programs reaches out to homeless and at-risk youth
By The Citizen on April 7, 2025
At The Perch in downtown Vancouver, the low-barrier shelter for homeless and at-risk youth has just one requirement: Come as you are. Read more… Source:…
‘Let’s not panic, but let’s prepare for the future’: Clark County reeling from Columbia River Mental Health’s abrupt suspension of services
By The Citizen on April 5, 2025
As Columbia River Mental Health Services explores ways to restore behavioral health programs it suspended last week, patients and advocates are still reeling. Read more… …
Columbia River Mental Health Services names Craig Pridemore as interim CEO
By The Citizen on April 4, 2025
Columbia River Mental Health Services, which abruptly suspended some operations March 24 due to financial woes, announced Thursday it has hired its former CEO back.…
Clark County Food Bank assesses impact of USDA cutting $5 million in emergency food aid for Washington
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
Clark County Food Bank leaders are assessing the impact of cuts to local food assistance after the Trump administration revoked nearly $5 million in emergency…
Vancouver fires Thrive2Survive as operator of Safe Park at Evergreen Transit Center
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
The city of Vancouver fired the operator of its Safe Park, where people can legally live in their vehicles, for allegedly ignoring drug deals and…
Columbia River Mental Health finds means to offer some services but cash flow problems that started last year remain
By The Citizen on March 28, 2025
After announcing earlier this week it would suspend operations, Columbia River Mental Health Services has found a way to continue providing select behavioral health programs,…
Bikers Outreach Organization brings ‘comfort to the uncomfortable’ in Clark County with help for those who need it
By The Citizen on March 27, 2025
As light rain drizzled, Dax Imber rode his motorcycle by the Burnt Bridge Creek homeless encampment in central Vancouver. He called out to a few…
Community Foundation secures $3 million in funding for program that offers loans to local nonprofits
By The Citizen on March 27, 2025
The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington’s loan program has raised more than $3 million since its launch in June — dollars that will be funneled…
Columbia River Mental Health Services suspends operations
By The Citizen on March 24, 2025
Financial woes forced Columbia River Mental Health Services to suddenly suspend operations Monday. The move leaves thousands of people who rely on the Vancouver-based nonprofit…