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New ‘Give for the Gorge’ Program Launches to Support Local Nonprofits

New ‘Give for the Gorge’ Program Launches to Support Local Nonprofits

Friends of The Columbia Gorge
Environment, Home Page, Positive News, The Dalles, Wasco County, Skamania County, Klickitat County, Hood River County

“Give for the Gorge was created to help ensure that the Columbia River Gorge and its communities are preserved for future generations of visitors and residents,” said founder and project manager, Sandi Scheinberg. “It will provide a much-needed, ongoing source of funding to eight incredible Gorge-area nonprofits focused on the three areas of greatest need in the Gorge: housing, food security and the environment.”

Seed to Supper Gardening Classes Begin Feb 22nd

Seed to Supper Gardening Classes Begin Feb 22nd

Oregon State University Extension Service
The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page, Education, Environment

The first class series in the Seed to Supper gardening classes begin this week on Feb. 22 in Sherman County! Seed to Supper is a free, comprehensive beginning vegetable gardening curriculum designed for adults gardening on a budget.  The course highlights practical, low-cost techniques for building, planning, planting, maintaining and harvesting a successful vegetable garden.  

Winter is Back: Winter Storm Warning Issued for the Columbia River Gorge

Winter is Back: Winter Storm Warning Issued for the Columbia River Gorge

Cole Goodwin
Home Page, The Dalles, Wasco County, Skamania County, Klickitat County, Hood River County, Weather

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Columbia River Gorge including the cities of The Dalles, Dufur, Maupin, Hood River, Underwood, Stevenson, Carson, Corbett, and Cascade Locks. The warning remains in effect from 8 a.m. on February 14 until 10 p.m. on Thursday the 15th.  A weather advisory has also been issued for the Simcoe Highlands from Feb. 14-16.

Women’s Giving Circle Donates Over $5K to The Next Door Inc. and Community Backpack Program

Women’s Giving Circle Donates Over $5K to The Next Door Inc. and Community Backpack Program

Cole Goodwin
The Dalles, Wasco County, Home Page, Hood River County

Each year, the Mid Columbia Health Foundation’s (MCHF) Women’s Giving Circle, donates their dues to local nonprofits. Since it began in 2019, the group has raised over $46,000 for community organizations. For their 2023 annual donation, the Women’s Giving Circle generously selected The Next Door Inc. (TNDI) and the Community Backpack Program as their two recipients! 

Columbia Gorge Resolution Center Asks for Signatures to Secure $36.1 million

Columbia Gorge Resolution Center Asks for Signatures to Secure $36.1 million

Cole Goodwin
The Dalles, Wasco County, Hood River County, Healthcare, Home Page

The Columbia Gorge Resolution Center is asking citizens to sign a letter of support that will be presented during an upcoming legislative short session in which Wasco County and Mid-Columbia Center for Living will request $36.1 million in funding to build a 16-bed secure mental and behavioral health residential treatment facility (SRTF) and stabilization center on 10th and Walnut in The Dalles, OR.

Winter keeps Houseless Collaborative partners busy

Winter keeps Houseless Collaborative partners busy

Washington Gorge Action Programs
Home Page, Wasco County, Skamania County, Klickitat County, Hood River County

With winter in full force, partners throughout the region have been pooling resources together to help houseless community members cope with potentially life-threatening conditions. To keep this and other efforts going, Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative is extending an open invitation for individuals and organizations to learn more about its members’ work over the past year and their plans for 2024 at its next quarterly meeting from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. on February 13 via Zoom.

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