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Empty Bowls Camas event raises $27,000 for Inter-Faith Treasure House

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:43:58 +0000

The 2025 Empty Bowls Camas event raised a record $27,000 for Inter-Faith Treasure House, doubling last year’s total and helping support food programs for Camas and Washougal families.

GoFundMe spotlight: Yacolt woman in need after house fire

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 10 May 2024 23:40:31 +0000

Sandy Cashion of Yacolt has lost most of her belongings and a place to live after a house fire, and a friend has set up a GoFundMe account hoping the community can rally in support.

GoFundMe Spotlight: 2023 year in review

Paul Valencia — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 01:11:01 +0000

GoFundMe’s data shows Washington as the eighth most-giving state in America, and Clark County had several successful fundraising campaigns in 2023.

Santa’s Posse makes 1,500 special deliveries

Paul Valencia — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 23:43:06 +0000

Hundreds of volunteers picked up toys and food to deliver to 1,500 families in need in Clark County as part of Santa’s Posse, the partnership between the Clark County Sheriff’s Office and the community.

Volunteers filled with joy at the Scott Campbell Christmas Promise’s Bike Build

ClarkCountyToday.com — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 19:47:11 +0000

The Scott Campbell Christmas Promise wants all children in need to have a bicycle for Christmas, and this year, more than 800 bikes were being assembled and prepared for delivery, courtesy of Waste Connections and a large number of volunteers.

GoFundMe Spotlight: Vancouver man with big heart needs help after stroke

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 00:39:34 +0000

Travis Laible, described as one of the most popular people in Clark County because of his fun personality and huge heart, has suffered from a stroke and loved ones are raising money to help him and his family during the rehabilitation process.

GoFundMe Spotlight: DOGPAW has maintenance needs for off-leash dog parks

Paul Valencia — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:47:24 +0000

Four off-leash dog parks in Clark County are maintained by a volunteer organization called DOGPAW, and those volunteers are in need of new equipment to help maintain the 27 acres of parks for dogs and their humans.

Professional soccer player Yaneisy Rodriguez returns home to donate equipment

Paul Valencia — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 01:09:35 +0000

Columbia River High School graduate and soccer star Yaneisy Rodriguez, who is now playing professionally in Mexico, returned to Vancouver to donate equipment to the Hudson’s Bay high school soccer program.

Parade of Homes also features giving spirit of local building industry

Paul Valencia — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 01:07:23 +0000

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Building Futures Foundation will receive the proceeds from the sale of two homes at this year’s GRO Parade of Homes, which runs through Sept. 25.

Windhaven Ride for Veterans from ilani to Amboy set for Saturday

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 22:18:38 +0000

Hot rods, motorcycles, and other classic vehicles will be on display for Windhaven Ride for Veterans starting at ilani on Saturday morning and rallying through country roads to Amboy Territorial Park as a fundraiser for veterans dealing with PTSD.