Last December, Joey Gagnier told an outreach worker that he was tired of living his life the way it was going. He wanted better for…
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Planting a seed: FVRLibraries and Vancouver Bee Project seed libraries growing in popularity
By The Citizen on December 27, 2024
Books and movies aren’t the only things you can check out from FVRLibraries. Several branches now offer a seed library, where residents can get seeds…
‘A space for everybody’: Friends of the Carpenter looks to rejuvenate space, expand services
By The Citizen on December 25, 2024
Laughter filled the air as guests assembled small wood crosses on a recent afternoon at Friends of the Carpenter in Vancouver’s Fruit Valley neighborhood. Staff…
Clark County rents again climbing after overproduction drove down prices in 2023
By The Citizen on December 24, 2024
After a record decline in average rents in 2023, rents began climbing again this year despite increased vacancy rates. Read more… Source: The Columbian
GoFundMe raises 13,000 for four people injured in Vancouver food truck explosion
By The Citizen on December 23, 2024
Four people were sent to a hospital with severe burns after a food truck exploded in downtown Vancouver. Read more… Source: The Columbian
‘A tall order’: Clark County, Vancouver and other cities struggle to craft required climate plans
By The Citizen on December 21, 2024
For the first time, Clark County and all of its cities must address climate change in the 20-year plans required by the state’s Growth Management…
‘These folks exist’: Memorial for 53 people in the homeless community will be Saturday in downtown Vancouver
By The Citizen on December 19, 2024
The annual Homeless Persons Memorial Day on Saturday in downtown Vancouver will honor those who died in the past year. Read more… Source: The Columbian
The Salvation Army in Vancouver asks community for Red Kettle donations, currently down 30%
By The Citizen on December 18, 2024
The Salvation Army in Vancouver is calling on the community for help after experiencing a significant decrease in donations this holiday season. Read more… Source:…
A need for food assistance tops housing in Clark County, 2024 community assessment finds
By The Citizen on December 18, 2024
According to a report released by Clark County earlier this week, food assistance is a top need for residents, outpacing housing and mental health support.…
Vancouver’s Couve Collective helps people get clean and get clean laundry as it expands it mission
By The Citizen on December 18, 2024
Felicia Hubach moved wet clothes from the washing machine to the dryer as Couve Collective members chuckled in the background while watching the movie “Uncle…