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		<title>Community Foundation opens philanthropy award nominations</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:36:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15534-southwest-washington-philanthropy-award-nominations-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has opened nominations for its 2026 Philanthropist of the Year and Community Champion Awards, with submissions due March 6." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15534-southwest-washington-philanthropy-award-nominations-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15534-southwest-washington-philanthropy-award-nominations-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15534-southwest-washington-philanthropy-award-nominations-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15534-southwest-washington-philanthropy-award-nominations-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-15534-southwest-washington-philanthropy-award-nominations.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has opened nominations for its 2026 Philanthropist of the Year and Community Champion Awards, with submissions due March 6. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Vancouver hosts Muddy Boots Tour of grounds that will become the Bridge Shelter</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15240-vancouver-bridge-shelter-muddy-boots-tour-construction-2026-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Vancouver hosted a “Muddy Boots Tour” of the future Bridge Shelter site Wednesday, showing supporters early construction work on the 120-bed campus set to open in fall 2026." decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15240-vancouver-bridge-shelter-muddy-boots-tour-construction-2026-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15240-vancouver-bridge-shelter-muddy-boots-tour-construction-2026-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15240-vancouver-bridge-shelter-muddy-boots-tour-construction-2026-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15240-vancouver-bridge-shelter-muddy-boots-tour-construction-2026-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Large_Clark-County-Today-15240-vancouver-bridge-shelter-muddy-boots-tour-construction-2026.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Vancouver hosted a “Muddy Boots Tour” of the future Bridge Shelter site Wednesday, showing supporters early construction work on the 120-bed campus set to open in fall 2026. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Give More 24! returns with powerful impact</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:11:09 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14859-give-more-24-vancouver-chamber-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Give More 24! raised $2.3 million for 180 nonprofits in Southwest Washington, with more than 4,600 donors contributing in 24 hours." decoding="async" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14859-give-more-24-vancouver-chamber-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14859-give-more-24-vancouver-chamber-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14859-give-more-24-vancouver-chamber-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14859-give-more-24-vancouver-chamber-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-14859-give-more-24-vancouver-chamber.jpg 1200w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Give More 24! raised $2.3 million for 180 nonprofits in Southwest Washington, with more than 4,600 donors contributing in 24 hours. ]]></description>
		
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		<title>Council for the Homeless hosts Gathering for Change: Moving Forward Together</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:53:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-council-for-homeless-gathering-for-change-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Council for the Homeless will host Gathering for Change 2025 on Oct. 15 at Kiggins Theatre, featuring a panel on empathy-driven housing and advocacy solutions." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-council-for-homeless-gathering-for-change-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-council-for-homeless-gathering-for-change-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-council-for-homeless-gathering-for-change-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-council-for-homeless-gathering-for-change-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Large_Clark-County-Today-council-for-homeless-gathering-for-change.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Council for the Homeless will host Gathering for Change 2025 on Oct. 15 at Kiggins Theatre, featuring a panel on empathy-driven housing and advocacy solutions.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Community Foundation for Southwest Washington to celebrate local giving on June 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 18:20:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-community-foundation-philanthropy-awards-luncheon-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Kare Jones and Marty Rifkin, 2025 Philanthropists of the Year. Photo courtesy Community Foundation for Southwest Washington" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-community-foundation-philanthropy-awards-luncheon-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-community-foundation-philanthropy-awards-luncheon-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-community-foundation-philanthropy-awards-luncheon-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-community-foundation-philanthropy-awards-luncheon-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Large_Clark-County-Today-community-foundation-philanthropy-awards-luncheon.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington will host its 2025 Annual Luncheon on June 3 in Vancouver, highlighting local philanthropy and community leadership.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Community Foundation Scholarship applications open</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="160" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-CFSWW_-_WSU_Graduation_5-7-22_-_Tom_Cook_Photo-72-300x160.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Senior scholarship manager Deanna Green (right) stands next to Rawad Bader, a recipient of the Jay and Diane Zidell Scholarship, during Washington State University Vancouver&#039;s 2022 Commencement ceremony. Photo courtesy of the Community Foundation" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-CFSWW_-_WSU_Graduation_5-7-22_-_Tom_Cook_Photo-72-300x160.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-CFSWW_-_WSU_Graduation_5-7-22_-_Tom_Cook_Photo-72-750x400.jpg 750w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-CFSWW_-_WSU_Graduation_5-7-22_-_Tom_Cook_Photo-72-150x80.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-CFSWW_-_WSU_Graduation_5-7-22_-_Tom_Cook_Photo-72-768x410.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Large_Clark-County-Today-CFSWW_-_WSU_Graduation_5-7-22_-_Tom_Cook_Photo-72.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Applications for the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington's 2025 scholarships are open, offering financial aid opportunities for students in Clark County and beyond.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Community Foundation opens SW Washington Philanthropy Award nominations</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 22:39:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-philanthropy-award-nominations-2025-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington is accepting nominations for its 2025 Philanthropy Awards, recognizing outstanding generosity and community impact." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-philanthropy-award-nominations-2025-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-philanthropy-award-nominations-2025-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-philanthropy-award-nominations-2025-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-philanthropy-award-nominations-2025-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Large_Clark-County-Today-philanthropy-award-nominations-2025.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington is accepting nominations for its 2025 Philanthropy Awards, recognizing outstanding generosity and community impact.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Event aims to spark discussion about charity in SW Washington</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:34:56 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Event-panelists-discuss-charity-SW-Washington-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Event at Clark College aims to spark critical discussion on charity&#039;s future in SW Washington." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Event-panelists-discuss-charity-SW-Washington-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Event-panelists-discuss-charity-SW-Washington-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Event-panelists-discuss-charity-SW-Washington-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Event-panelists-discuss-charity-SW-Washington-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Event-panelists-discuss-charity-SW-Washington.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Event at Clark College aims to spark critical discussion on charity's future in SW Washington.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Community Foundation for Southwest Washington awarded $1.9 Million to Expand Capacity Building Grants</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 23:58:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Community-Foundation-Grant-Award-Southwest-Washington-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has been awarded $2.9 million to expand capacity-building grants for Clark County nonprofits and communities in need." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Community-Foundation-Grant-Award-Southwest-Washington-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Community-Foundation-Grant-Award-Southwest-Washington-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Community-Foundation-Grant-Award-Southwest-Washington-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Community-Foundation-Grant-Award-Southwest-Washington-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Large_Clark-County-Today-Community-Foundation-Grant-Award-Southwest-Washington.jpg 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington has been awarded $2.9 million to expand capacity-building grants for Clark County nonprofits and communities in need.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Evergreen Habitat for Humanity announces 32 cottage-style homes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 23:33:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-Evergreen-Habitat-for-Humanity-announces-32-cottage-style-homes-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Evergreen Habitat for Humanity announced its largest community home build project, the 132nd Cottage Homes, which will provide affordable housing for 32 families in Clark County, emphasizing community impact and permanent affordability through its Home Trust program, with construction set to begin in Winter 2024." decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-Evergreen-Habitat-for-Humanity-announces-32-cottage-style-homes-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-Evergreen-Habitat-for-Humanity-announces-32-cottage-style-homes-711x400.jpg 711w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-Evergreen-Habitat-for-Humanity-announces-32-cottage-style-homes-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-Evergreen-Habitat-for-Humanity-announces-32-cottage-style-homes-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Large_Clark-County-Today-Evergreen-Habitat-for-Humanity-announces-32-cottage-style-homes.jpg 1116w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p>Evergreen Habitat for Humanity announced its largest community home build project, the 132nd Cottage Homes, which will provide affordable housing for 32 families in Clark County, emphasizing community impact and permanent affordability through its Home Trust program, with construction set to begin in Winter 2024.]]></description>
		
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