Philanthropy
‘Extravagant Fun’ At Annual Numerica Festival Of Trees
Join the Numerica Performing Arts Center for another year of holiday spirit at the annual Festival Of Trees, sponsored by Numerica Credit Union. The halls are filled with lavishly decorated trees and wreaths and the weekend packed with premiere events at the Stanley Civic Center, December 5-7. This weekend festival is a fundraiser for the…
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GiveNCW Invites ‘Community Philanthropy’ For Local Nonprofits
The Community Foundation of NCW awarded $268,000 through its Regional Impact Grant to 27 nonprofits across North Central Washington. Now, you’re invited to help those nonprofits reach their full funding goal through the online crowd-funding campaign GiveNCW. It runs Thanksgiving Day to Dec. 31 at GiveNCW.org. Beth Stipe, Executive Director at the Community Foundation of…
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MEND Providing ‘Support and Good Cheer’ To Upper Valley Families During Holidays
MEND stands for Meeting Each Need with Dignity. And that is especially true for the holiday season for those in need in the Upper Wenatchee Valley. Upper Valley MEND’s Executive Director Kaylin Bettinger joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about getting geared up for Thanksgiving food baskets, the need for donations…
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Community Foundation Awards Nearly $270,000 In Regional Impact Grants
Regional Impact Grants for nonprofits throughout North Central Washington were awarded this week. Marcus Bellissimo has the story from the Community Foundation of NCW.
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Chelan County Veterans Services And The Veterans Assistance Fund
This Veterans Day, KOHO spoke with Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay and Chelan County Veterans Service Coordinator Tony Sandoval about the Veterans Assistance Fund.
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Hero Banners And Vets Serving Vets
This Veterans Day, KOHO spoke with Linda Haglund with the Wenatchee Downtown Association and George Turner with NCW Vets Serving Vets about Hero Banners and the Bunker. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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AAA’s Soap for Hope
Do you have a drawer full of travel soaps? Perhaps unused shampoo bottles from hotel stays? If so, AAA Washington is asking for your help. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreOctober Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – How Can We Help?
Domestic violence impacts people of all ages and all social-economic backgrounds. SAGE in Chelan-Douglas Counties provides services to victims, as well as education for the community on how we can help.
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Are You Ready? September Is National Preparedness Month
Are you prepared in case of an emergency? Do you and your family have a plan and an emergency kit? These are questions the American Red Cross is urging everyone to be able to answer.
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Cashmere’s 9/11 Memorial Phase Two Complete Ahead of Annual Ceremony
Like December 7, 1941, September 11, 2001 is a date that will live on in the hearts and minds of all Americans. A memorial to 9/11 in Cashmere continues to grow and honor those who lost their lives that day. Marcus Bellissimo stopped by during construction and filed this report.
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YWCA NCW’s Board Says Wenatchee Thrift Store May Stay Open
The YWCA’s thrift store on Wenatchee Ave. was slated to close its doors for good this summer. But when the community rallied after that announcement, there’s been a change in plans.
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