Philanthropy
YWCA NCW Opens Women’s Empowerment Center
What was once a café is now a learning center. The YWCA of North Central Washington looks to empower women in need through new programs and workshops, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreAction Council Complete’s ‘Community Needs’ Assessment for Chelan-Douglas Counties
A recent assessment of community needs shows a growing divide across Chelan and Douglas Counties. From housing and income, to education and health, Marcus Bellissimo reports on how local organizations could use the information moving forward.
Read MoreChanges Coming to NCW’s YWCA, New Director Search Delayed
The YWCA NCW helps women and children in need, from housing to clothing to job training. And one of their revenue builders for their various programs is closing its doors, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Upper Valley MEND’s Free Clinic Adds Acupuncture At Cascade Medical Center
Upper Valley MEND recently started offering acupuncture once a month at the Upper Valley Free Clinic at Cascade Medical Center. Volunteering her expertise in the field is Sheila Harris. She swung by the KOHO studio to talk about the benefits of her work, how she got involved in the clinic and the need she sees…
Read MoreMusic ‘Connects Us As Humans’ – Local Musicians’ Benefit Concert Raising Money, Awareness For Asylum Seekers
Natalie Kahler, a Cashmere native now studying a Masters in music, heard about the asylum seekers at the U.S./Mexico border and wanted to find a way to help. That lead her to the non-profit Preemptive Love, which works with refugees around the world. To raise money for those in need, Kahler helped organize a community…
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Local Law Enforcement Running For Special Olympics
Do you have what it takes to help raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Athletes? If so, you might just want to Run With The Cops tomorrow night. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Cascade High Teacher Dies While Vacationing With Family In Idaho
A Cascade High School teacher died while on a family vacation in Idaho. Erin Hagedorn of Plain was a special services teacher for the Cascade School District. In a post online, her family said she died in an accident while vacationing in Idaho with her husband Jon and their two boys. The family gave no…
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Women’s Service League Donates $5,000 To WVC Students In Need
A fund at the Wenatchee Valley College Foundation goes toward helping students in need. And that fund received a sizable donation from the Women’s Service League of NCW, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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On PTSD Awarness Day, The Role Therapy Animals Play For Those In Need
Therapy animals come in all shapes and sizes, from felines to Goldens and more. And some, you can even ride. Marcus Bellissimo has the story of a local equine therapy center in Monitor.
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Non-Profit Icicle Fund Celebrating 20 Years Of Helping Other Non-Profits
Supporting the environment, the arts and local history in North Central Washington is the mission of the Icicle Fund. And the non-profit is celebrating two decades of that work. They hosted a soirée at Snow Owl Theater in Leavenworth last night, with supporters and partners from throughout the region. KOHO’s Dan Langager was there and…
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Annual Touch-A-Truck Tomorrow Moves To Wenatchee Valley College
Fundraising events usually include some sort of fun activity to entice attendance. A fundraising event taking place tomorrow will have lots of big machinery – from fire trucks, to dump trucks, to cranes. And you can climb all over them. Marcus Bellissimo explains.
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