As we start a new year full of hope and promise, I want to express my gratitude for the support that Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) has received from our local communities during this past year. Individuals, businesses and organizations have continuously stepped forward any time there was a need, such as rebuilding the COVID-19 Relief Fund. When we set our Giving Tuesday goal to raise $50,000 in the month of December, we were pleasantly surprised to reach that goal two full weeks ahead of schedule.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, we’ve been providing support through our COVID-19 Relief Fund for families and individuals in Klickitat and Skamania Counties who’ve lost income due to the economic impacts. We’ve helped with rent/mortgage payments, utilities, car payments, medical bills, etc. This has all been made possible by the generosity of our Gorge communities.
Our communities care. I want to extend my sincere appreciation to you all for everything that you do to help your neighbors. I am humbled to lead an organization that our communities both trust and depend on. Here’s to brighter days in 2021.
In gratitude,
Leslie Naramore
Executive Director
Washington Gorge Action Programs