Posts by Jennifer Dolge
Give Methow Raises over $800,000 for Local Nonprofits
Give Methow has raised $801,947 for 40 Methow Valley nonprofits – a record-breaking amount for the annual campaign hosted by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington. Give Methow is an online fundraising campaign to support Methow Valley nonprofits throughout the month of October. Any 501c3 nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organization located within the Methow…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation of NCW and Pybus University Present the Benefits of Giving
The Community Foundation of NCW is partnering with Pybus University for a special presentation, “Do Well by Doing Good: The Multifarious Benefits of Altruism” on Tuesday, October 25th at 7:00pm at the LocalTel Center in Pybus Market. Drawing upon recent scientific evidence, this presentation will share the psychological, spiritual and health benefits of giving. It…
Read MoreGrants Available for Wenatchee Valley Make A Difference Day Projects
Applications Due September 30 Wenatchee Valley Make a Difference Day is Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, and the Community Foundation of NCW has grants of up to $200 are available to kick-start community projects. Qualified applicants must bet a 501(c)3 public charity, public agency (such as school or government), or have a fiscal sponsor and they must have…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation of NCW Awards Over $1.1M in Scholarships
The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $1,123,900 to 216 students across North Central Washington and beyond – the largest award amount to date. The Foundation now manages over 130 scholarships established by individuals, families, and businesses from across the region who care deeply about supporting local students’ education. Each scholarship is unique – the…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation of NCW Welcomes New Methow Valley Fund Advisory Board Members
The Community Foundation of NCW selected new members for the Methow Valley Fund Advisory Board: Donn Linnertz, Sara Steele, Kelly Wiest, and Jacob Young. The Methow Valley Fund was established in 2006 by donors who wanted to support the charitable causes that make the Methow Valley a thriving community. The Methow Valley Advisory Board was…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Awards $402,000 in Grants to NCW Nonprofits
The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $402,000 in Regional Impact Grants (RIG) to nonprofits addressing community needs and enhancing the quality of life in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties. The RIG provided core operating and project-specific support on a quarterly basis (from July 2021 to June 2022) for nonprofits through two funding levels ($4,000…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation of NCW Awards $100,000 in Methow Valley Fund Game Changer Grants
In its first year of awarding the Methow Valley Fund Game Changer Grant, the Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $75,000 to Jamie’s Place and $25,000 to the Methow Valley Community Center. The Methow Valley Fund Game Changer Grant is funded by bequests made in recent years by Methow Valley residents Ken Westman and Mike…
Read MoreMethow Valley Fund Seeks New Advisory Board Members
The Community Foundation of NCW is currently seeking new members to serve on the Methow Valley Fund Advisory Board. The Methow Valley Fund (MVF) supports nonprofit and community agencies with programs that address community needs in the Methow Valley. The MVF Advisory Board aims to represent a broad and diverse cross section of the community,…
Read MoreThe Community Foundation of NCW Awards $97,000 in Grants from the Methow Valley Fund, Announces New Game Changer Grant
The Community Foundation of NCW Awards $97,000 in Grants from the Methow Valley Fund, Announces New Game Changer Grant The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded $97,000 in grants from the Methow Valley Fund to 23 local nonprofits to provide core operating support or funding for specific projects. The grants are made possible by gifts…
Read MoreCommunity Foundation Awarded Over $1.7M in Covid Relief
The Community Foundation of NCW has awarded a total of $1,759,157 in Covid relief since the Spring of 2020 for North Central Washington nonprofits. In November 2020, the foundation reported awarding $726,720 and since then has made final distributions of $1,032,437 in Covid relief grants. “Once the pandemic hit, we retooled our grant programs to…
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