Because the yr winds down, Clark County nonprofits are making a last effort to lift cash for his or her missions and encourage charitable contributions from the neighborhood.
Whereas nonprofits and charitable organizations fundraise all year long, the vacation season typically conjures up generosity. Clark County nonprofits joined hundreds of organizations worldwide with campaigns for GivingTuesday on Dec. 3. Donors rallied behind numerous causes devoted to enhancing the neighborhood.
Furry Mates
By way of GivingTuesday, Furry Mates raised $160,000 of the $200,000 it nonetheless must construct a brand new medical facility for spay and neuter providers for cats. The full price of the challenge is estimated at about $500,000.
The nonprofit rescue dedicated to rescuing, rehoming and adopting out stray, relinquished and abused cats plans to develop its present central Vancouver property to incorporate the ability.
Government Director Jenn Hutchman mentioned she hopes the clinic can be accomplished by fall 2025.
“We are so appreciative of our local community and all the support they have shown us,” Hutchman mentioned. “They truly believe in our mission to make a difference for the cats in Clark and surrounding counties. These donations have given us a giant leap forward in our goal of building a new medical facility.”
Rocksolid Group Teen Middle
Rocksolid Group Teen Middle, a Brush Prairie nonprofit that gives after-school packages for fifth- by Twelfth-grade college students, introduced Dec. 4 that it acquired $50,000 from the Cowlitz Indian Tribe by the Cowlitz Tribal Basis Clark County Fund.
“The Cowlitz Tribal Foundation is proud to continue support for Rocksolid Community Teen Center’s work in engaging and empowering youth in Brush Prairie,” mentioned Sarah Cooke, Cowlitz Tribal Basis officer. “We have learned through our nonprofit partnerships throughout the county and state that creating a safe space for youth and teens is vital for their development, self-expression and connection to their peers — especially as they grow into young adulthood.”
Council for the Homeless
Council for the Homeless, a nonprofit whose mission is to forestall and finish homelessness in Clark County, introduced Dec. 2 that it acquired $40,000 by the Federal House Mortgage Financial institution of Des Moines Member Impression Fund Award.
“This award will invest $40,000 into our community, helping us provide vital resources and hope to individuals and families in need,” Council for the Homeless mentioned in an announcement. “Together, we’re making the world a better place right here at home.”
Humane Society for Southwest Washington
The Humane Society for Southwest Washington raised greater than $35,000 by GivingTuesday.
“On GivingTuesday, every donation helps us not just support animals but strengthen our entire community,” mentioned Sam Ellingson, director of communications and advertising and marketing for the Vancouver-based shelter. “The generous support of donors throughout the holiday season provides shelter, medical care, and hope for pets and families right here in Southwest Washington.”
Final month, the nonprofit devoted to animal welfare in Southwest Washington introduced that it’ll open a clinic for low-income pet homeowners subsequent yr.
The Group Veterinary Clinic, 10501 N.E. Freeway 99, will provide low-cost, sponsored veterinary look after pets of income-qualifying households in Clark County.
Northwest Affiliation for Blind Athletes
Northwest Affiliation for Blind Athletes got down to increase $30,000 on GivingTuesday to offer nutritious meals for the youngsters, youth and adults in its packages, a lot of whom come from low-income households.
The group raised about $18,600 towards its aim.
The Clark County nonprofit is devoted to supporting people who’re blind and visually impaired by sports activities and bodily exercise.
West Columbia Gorge Humane Society
The West Columbia Gorge Humane Society raised $4,275 on GivingTuesday, which can go to its spay and neuter clinic. The Washougal nonprofit’s packages and providers are carried out by a small employees and greater than 200 volunteers.
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity
Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, a Vancouver nonprofit devoted to offering reasonably priced housing, mentioned it noticed a profitable GivingTuesday.
Kelsey Castrey, main present and procurement supervisor, mentioned the group couldn’t share how a lot it raised however that nonmonetary contributions have been simply as invaluable.
“We don’t do a lot of advertisements for GivingTuesday, but we see a lot of shopping at our store and volunteering,” Castrey mentioned. “Monetary donations allow us to support more housing in the community, but we rely heavily on volunteers in order for our store to keep up with the amount of donations and the amount of shoppers. Having GivingTuesday as a way to be able to promote more volunteering in our store is really helpful.”