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Akin is dedicated to helping children and families across Washington state strengthen and grow together.

Children and families do better when they're able to stay together. With the right support and access to tailored resources and services, they're more likely to have greater well-being. Our comprehensive spectrum of services can help connect families with resources to fit their needs.

In partnership with local organizations, schools and community leaders, our community-focused approach removes barriers to care. There is no one-size-fits-all in family well-being. What works for one family won't necessarily work for others. At Akin, we offer support to fit and accommodate the specific situations of each family.

Providing a safe, social, and supportive environment to aid and assist individuals seeking all pathways to recovery.

The Alano Club of Wenatchee has supported those in Chelan and Douglas counties seeking substance recovery. As a Recovery Community Organization, the Alano Club is run by those with lived experience. We offer peer-to-peer support through recovery meetings, social events, and workshops. We also offer personalized recovery plans and referrals for education, employment, housing, behavioral health, and treatment.

Through many of our services offered, The Alano Club advocates and partners with other community organizations focused on building the recovery community. We also offer transportation to detox and treatment for those in need. Your donation helps expand these vital resources, offering hope and support to those on their recovery journey. Thank you for supporting this mission!

Alatheia Riding Center transforms lives of veterans and people with special needs through the healing power of horses.

Alatheia harnesses the power of horses to provide therapeutic experiences that foster healing, growth, and connection for children and adults with special needs, veterans with PTSD, and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

With every dollar you contribute, you help empower participants to reach their full potential; expand their opportunities, ensure accessibility for all; enhance programming, and foster community where they can build friendships, gain confidence, and feel a sense of belonging.

Your support not only enriches the lives of our participants but also strengthens the fabric of our community.

CAFE cares about community, unity, and belonging.

Imagine a community where every family has the tools and knowledge to thrive—where parents can read to their children, are prepared for environmental challenges, and confidently participate in civic life. This is the vision of CAFE: The Community for the Advancement of Family Education, and with your support, we can make it a reality.

Through diverse services like adult literacy, ESL, and tutoring, as well as environmental education, wildfire preparedness, civic engagement, and computer literacy programs, CAFE is building a stronger, more resilient community. Our programs aren't just about learning skills; they're about empowering families to navigate challenges, embrace new opportunities, and actively engage in their communities.

By contributing to CAFE, you're helping expand these critical services, allowing us to reach more families with the support they need to succeed. Every donation allows us to deepen our impact, ensuring that parents, children, and entire families can access essential skills and knowledge to change lives.

Your support helps us provide personalized programs, from helping parents learn English to equipping families for emergencies and promoting civic participation. We can create a community built on literacy, resilience, and opportunity. Join us in transforming lives through unity, leadership, education, preparedness, and engagement—because when families are empowered, our entire community flourishes.

Make a lasting impact on young lives and build a stronger community!

By supporting Camp Zanika, you're helping to ensure our programs remain accessible to every young person. Each year, we serve over 1,000 youth and 150 adults, providing a space for growth, adventure, and inclusion. Donations will go directly toward funding an ATV (estimated $22,000) to transport campers with mobility challenges to program areas, as well as enhancing other program spaces (estimated $5,000+) to ensure accessibility for all. This vital equipment will enable campers with limited mobility, including those with cerebral palsy, to participate fully in activities like archery and the challenge course on our hilly terrain.

Camp Zanika is more than a summer camp—it’s a place for youth to build confidence, make lasting friendships, and create lifelong memories. Just last summer, Camp Fire NCW/Camp Zanika awarded over $19,000 in camp scholarships, reinforcing our commitment to providing every child with the chance to experience the magic of camp, regardless of financial background. Studies show that youth who attend camp develop stronger self-esteem and emotional intelligence.

Help us ensure every camper feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. Donate today and be part of transforming young lives!

Helping to alleviate the day-to-day inconvenience of cancer.

Cancer Care of NCW manages and maintains Our House in Wenatchee - a home away from home for patients being treated locally for cancer. Patients are referred to Our House by the Radiation Coordinator at Confluence Health and stay for a week or six weeks. The house has a day and night manager to meet the needs of the residents. There is a donation of $20 a night for their stay but may stay at no charge depending on their financial status. Cancer Care has an active Social Services Committee who provide a variety of services for patients with a cancer diagnosis. This is commonly Safeway Cards, Gas cards, and many other needs from helping with rent to aid in repairing a hot water heater.

Your donation helps those with financial struggles the opportunity to stay at Our House and access important resources that make their cancer journey a little bit easier.

Support Local Farmers Markets and Farms

Cascade Community Markets directs the Leavenworth and Cashmere Community Farmers Markets, bringing fresh local produce to the tables of countless families throughout the valley. Growing the markets means growing our local agricultural industry, especially small, diversified and organic farms. By shopping at the market you support the smallest of local businesses - farms, of course, but also food processors, bakeries, artists, future restaurants, and more.

And by donating to Cascade Community Markets you support the existence of the markets themselves - after all, they don't just pop up out of nowhere! Our staff works hard to create markets that welcome the whole family, markets that accept all food assistance programs, markets that are fun to attend and that give back to the community. It's no small feat, but with the support of our community, we look forward to many more incredible market seasons!

Help save salmon! NCW's wild salmon, bull trout, and steelhead are approaching extinction. For over 24 years, Cascade Fisheries has improved their survival and conditions in our local rivers. Your support is vital to continue these efforts

Imagine North Central Washington rivers without salmon—it's a reality we can't afford to face. Wild salmon, bull trout, and steelhead in our region are on the verge of extinction and need our help now!

Over the past 24 years, Cascade Fisheries has improved native fish survival by removing migration barriers, replanting streamside forests, and restoring damaged stream habitat. This effort includes thousands of hours of community-based stewardship and educational experiences for all ages that connect the hearts and minds of individuals throughout NCW to a role in salmon recovery. With your support, Cascade Fisheries will continue to help our imperiled native fishes and the rivers we all depend on. Thank you for being a part of this community effort!

Help Cascade Medical Foundation make life-saving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) more easily accessible in the Upper Valley.

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) help save lives, but only if they're accessible when they're needed. Every minute counts. Cascade Medical Foundation is adding to the number of automated external defibrillators available in the greater Leavenworth area, a benefit for residents, workers and visitors.

Cascade Medical Foundation, with support from community donations and local organizations, has purchased about 30 devices since 2022. The Wi-Fi-enabled AEDs analyze a heart's rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electric shock, with instructions in English and Spanish. Our goal this coming year is to purchase and install additional devices and/or replace outdated batteries and patches. A new AED training device (used for CPR classes and instruction to businesses hosting the devices) also is on the wish list. Each new device costs about $2,500. A trainer unit costs about $900.

Please consider supporting this life-saving cause!

Eliminate hunger in the greater Cashmere Valley!

The Cashmere Food Bank provides free, nutritious food to all who need it. People seeking assistance are mostly from the greater Cashmere area which encompasses Monitor to Dryden. Some reside in Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, or Leavenworth. No matter their home address, no one is ever turned away.

The average number of individuals served per month has steadily increased from 275 in 2011 to 675 in 2023. The food bank will serve an estimated 8,000+ individuals this year. The Cashmere food bank is a drive-thru service located at 316 River St. in Cashmere and distributes food on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 3pm to 4:30pm. Each household gets a large box of food placed in their vehicle, including the option of taking food from a choice table which has a variety of products and fresh produce in the summer.

The food bank is staffed by a part-time director and run by volunteers who contribute an average of 200 hours per month. Your donations will help meet monthly food needs for our growing clientele and go toward the upkeep of our facility. Our current warehouse is not only used for food distribution, but also for storage and sorting.

Thank you for generous contribution to the Cashmere Food Bank!

Collecting and preserving the natural and cultural history of our local region!

Since 1959, the Cashmere Museum and Pioneer Village has sought to preserve, protect, and share the history of North Central Washington. Visitors can step back in time while exploring the Pioneer Village comprised of 20 authentic structures and learn about the area's original stewards, the P'Squosa, through the museum's carefully curated displays.

The museum also houses an extensive archaeological collection and exciting natural history displays including an ornithology collection and beautiful rocks and minerals. Your gift will help us to continue preserving and sharing our regions natural and cultural history.

Thank you!

30 years advocating for the safety, wellbeing and permanency of children in the welfare legal system.

A Small Act results in a Big Impact

Thirty years ago, Chelan Douglas CASA started with a single volunteer and a shared vision of amplifying children's voices in the child welfare legal system. Today, our organization is proud to have a team of five dedicated staff members and a network of trained volunteers who solely advocate for the safety, permanency, and wellbeing of children who have endured abuse and neglect. The volunteer advocate ('the CASA') is often the one stable and committed adult amongst numerous child welfare professionals. The CASA forges a relationship with the child and helps to buffer them from disruption and bolster their opportunity to thrive. Thus changing a child's story from one of adversity and trauma to resilience.

Our child-centered advocacy includes:

• Connecting family
• Facilitating educational supports
• Recommending counseling and other specialized services
• Monitoring well-child check-ups and developmental milestones
• Encouraging and funding extracurricular activities

Your donation will champion our goals to provide a trained advocate for every child, deliver essential services to the child welfare community, and be responsive in prevention and education initiatives.

"Strong families make strong communities. Each time a child is reunited with their family that has worked hard to become healthy and focused on providing a loving, productive home, we are a step closer to that stronger community." -CASA Janice

Helping people empower themselves into safer, healthier lifestyles and self-sufficiency.

Since 1965 the purpose of CDCAC has remained unchanged: Help people of Chelan and Douglas counties access resources that will alleviate conditions of poverty and empower themselves into safer, healthier lifestyles and self-sufficiency.

We at Chelan Douglas Community Action Council (CDCAC) are firm in our commitment to promoting personal independence and providing opportunities for all in our community. By treating people with respect, identifying community needs, and advocating creative solutions, CDCAC is having a greater impact on Chelan and Douglas counties than ever before.

The Board, management and staff at CDCAC takes its mission very seriously, and are constantly looking for ways to improve. This Strategic Plan provides a roadmap for us to identify goals and plans to achieve them. It is a broad framework that will help guide us and ensure that our impact on the community continues to grow, while being excellent stewards of the funds provided to us.

We are excited about the direction of the organization, and grateful for the opportunity to help improve the lives of the people that we serve. This work is accomplished with the support of the communities we serve. We look forward to years of striving to make Chelan and Douglas counties better places to live.

Justice for Generations: Creating a Permanent Home for Legal Aid

Imagine a welcoming, fully accessible legal aid home in our community where individuals facing poverty can easily find the civil legal help they desperately need. Your generous support can turn this vision into reality through the 900 Ferry Street Capital Project. With demand for our services increasing by over 150 people each year and a growing staff, the opportunity to purchase and renovate a larger space couldn't come at a better time!

Your gifts will help Chelan Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services expand from 1,000 square feet to a spacious 5,000-square-foot facility, providing free civil legal services to a projected 850 people in the coming year! The new space will feature multiple private consultation areas, and a conference room and kitchen (available to our community partners), enabling us to host more clinics and workshops, and expand outreach. With your help, we can create a permanent home that ensures access to justice for generations to come! To hear from our clients and learn more about our program and the capital campaign, visit CDCVAS.org. Thank you for your support!

Sustain the Places that Sustain Us
The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust exists to ensure that everyone can enjoy the benefits of the land and water we all love, forever. We do this by connecting people to nature, improving the quality of life for our region by balancing conservation and recreation, and maintaining healthy habitats for wildlife and people. Your gift today will protect and care for the surrounding lands, and the wildlife and plants that thrive here. We'd also use these funds to continue including everyone in our community in the Land Trust's conservation efforts.

Providing resources and assistance to families facing poverty in Chelan/Douglas counties.

Chelan Valley Hope offers essentials like food, shelter, hygiene, showers, laundry facilities, and a warm overnight place to stay. At CVH, we advocate for those who may struggle to be heard, working to foster stability and connect people with essential services.

Chelan Valley Hope supports families with basic needs as well as addressing unique challenges like, senior care, healthcare, social security, identification, state assistance, counseling, and much more. This year alone, we served nearly 4,000 summer lunches to children in need. Every service is delivered with dignity and respect. When people seek our support, they leave with a reliable ally who helps them navigate life's challenges.

Your gift to Chelan Valley Hope empowers us to continue innovative and daring solutions to lift people out of poverty.

Stable and Secure Housing in Chelan Valley

With land and cash donations from the community, we build affordable homes for local income earners using efficient home design and creative strategies to lower our building costs. Affordable housing is crucial to a healthy community and stable economy, and it creates stability for families, young professionals, and seniors who call Chelan Valley home.

Your donation will help local wage earners achieve their dreams of becoming homeowners.

Providing an Interactive Wildland Fire Education Experience

Columbia Breaks Fire Center's mission is to provide an interactive experience for visitors of all ages to learn about the historic impact and ecological role of wildland fire and how human culture/forest management have affected fire behavior.

Columbia Breaks has been operating since 1991. We have been able to survive financially and stay relevant because we depend completely upon volunteers, the cooperation of partnering agencies, small donations, and an occasional grant. There is no paid staff. Most of our funds are dedicated to high insurance costs, maintaining our historical structures, and sustaining our education programs.

This year, we hosted over 1500 students from local school districts for outdoor field experiences. Extra funds are dedicated to expanding our venues and infrastructure. This year we have been focusing on the planning and installation of a connection to the City of Entiat's waste treatment system. Without that connection we cannot move forward with our plans to build an indoor, interactive interpretive education/community center.

With so many organizations asking for donations to survive, we treasure each small donation that comes our way…and are inspired to keep doing what we do.

Common Ground is building solutions to our housing crisis by making home ownership affordable for life.

Housing prices have skyrocketed. We all know someone struggling to find an affordable home. This crisis met with your compassion, can help make the Wenatchee Valley affordable for everyone longing to call this place home.

For many residents in the Wenatchee Valley, the stability and security of homeownership has become increasingly unattainable. As housing prices continue to outpace wage growth at a rate of 5 to 1, more households find themselves in unsustainable and precarious living situations. Common Ground Community Housing Trust is currently working to change that by: Acquiring and developing land. Building attractive, quality homes. Making them attainable for low-to moderate-income households. Stewarding them so they remain permanently affordable.

Our first 8-unit affordable project, Crail Cottages, has broken ground. This is possible through the incredible community support and investment from Chelan County, the City of Wenatchee, WA State Dept. of Commerce, Chelan PUD, Chelan Douglas Housing Authority, and numerous local banks, businesses, organizations, and individuals. Common Ground is dedicated to creating permanently affordable housing that allows residents to put down roots and build a future.

Join us in this critical effort to provide the opportunity for everyone to live where they work and play. Help make the Wenatchee Valley affordable for life.

Supporting and empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life.

Communities in Schools of North Central Washington's mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. We emphasize educational needs customizing community resources to benefit entire schools, students, families, and communities.

Our program centers around trained CIS Site Coordinators who act as case managers and trusted adults within schools. Schoolwide initiatives tackle issues like attendance, academics, and basic needs, while small groups prioritize student voice and social-emotional health. Each Site Coordinator oversees 10% of their school's students, providing personalized support to navigate barriers and access tailored resources, such as referrals for students' ongoing needs. CIS's national model shows improved math and reading proficiency, reduced dropout rates, increased on-time graduation rates, and behavior learning skills.

Funding will sustain and expand our presence in underserved districts across North Central Washington, ultimately improving educational statistics in the communities we reside in.

Providing a gathering space to promote the social well-being of the North Okanogan communities.

The Community Cultural Center is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe and cooperative multi-purpose facility to support the arts, recreation, education, and other activities that foster family, community, environmental and economic health.

We have established and continued to maintain a multi-purpose facility for cultural, educational, social, and recreational opportunities to promote resilience, abundance and connection to our local community.

We strive to create a corporative and peaceful environment for youth, families, seniors, veterans, and other local individuals to have access to cultural experiences, education, and economic opportunities.

We are a 7200 sq. foot building with many hand-crafted elements and a very fun atmosphere. Complete with a full use commercial kitchen, charming dining hall and impressive Assembly Hall, all of which can be rented out individually or in a package anytime of the year! Perfect for fundraisers, classes, workshops, social gatherings, concerts, parties, weddings and more. Now after 30 plus years, we have found our stride bringing positive, measurable changes to both the community and our organization. Through community involvement and kind labor, financial donations, volunteers, and enduring non-profit partnership, we thrive to continue offering opportunities to future generations.

During the recent pandemic, we have collectively and individually recognized what an integral part of this community the center has become. We are currently developing new programs to better serve and support our local community. All programs that we offer are founded primarily through monetary contributions from community center members, grants, and in-kind volunteers.

#2 Trail System Development
Help us complete the final phase of the #2 Canyon trail system! In 2025 we will be adding a skills park area for riders of all abilities to practice mountain biking, and we will also be building an additional 5 miles of new trail. Your support will help us complete this world class recreation area!

Advocating for the young people of Okanogan County to ensure they have equitable opportunities to thrive.

Since October of 2020, FYRE has worked alongside over 1300 young people across Okanogan county. Young people shape our programs and today, our organization offers programming in three different domains:

• 1) Direct service wraparound services for young people to have access to housing stability, food, employment, recovery, and more.
• 2) Arts and culture and afterschool/summer programming for young people to have access to belonging and healthy spaces.
• 3) Collective action so that young people feel the power of community in long term efforts to transform community health.

Your donation would support our ability to continue to be responsive to youth needs. Thank you for considering FYRE for your donation!

Assist Local Ukraine Refugees!

Friends of Ukraine Refugees is a Wenatchee-based charitable organization assisting refugees from Ukraine living and working in central Washington. Hundreds of Ukrainians have found their way to our area since the war began. Our volunteers connect refugee families with resources they need to create stable lives here.

Refugees learning English and supporting their family are at risk of losing their legal status if they miss a deadline or can't pay a fee. Therefore, in 2025 our primary focus is immigration assistance to ensure that refugees can continue to live and work here legally. Your donation gives refugee families a chance to thrive and become productive neighbors in our communities.

Providing financially vulnerable seniors a safe and secure community where they can thrive.
For over 50 years, the locally governed ministry of Garden Terrace has provided a safe and secure alternative to homelessness for independent seniors. The carefully maintained 146 studio and one-bedroom apartments, commercial kitchen, and dedicated staff provide housing, meals, and other support for the low-income residents they serve.

Empowering local families and individuals through affordable homeownership.

We provide financial education, hands-on building experience, and support, helping families achieve stability, independence, and the dream of owning their first home.

Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Wenatchee Area is dedicated to transforming the lives of families by making homeownership achievable. Our program goes beyond just building houses—we guide families every step of the way, from financial education to helping them understand the responsibilities of owning a home. Each family works alongside volunteers and community members to build their future home, learning valuable skills and gaining a deep sense of pride and ownership. With our support, families are not only given the keys to their first home but also provided with the tools and knowledge to manage their finances and maintain their home for generations to come.

Your support helps make affordable housing a reality, fostering strength, stability, and self-reliance in our local community.

Empowering Immigrants and Families to Become US Citizens

For over a decade, Hand in Hand has been dedicated to supporting communities in North Central Washington by assisting, motivating, and empowering immigrants and families to obtain US citizenship by civic education, training, guidance and counseling.

We offer affordable citizenship services and complimentary civic classes to legal permanent residents aspiring to become US citizens. Hand in Hand is authorized by the Department of Justice to provide immigration and naturalization guidance, according to federal standards. Our team of accredited representatives assists clients in navigating the immigration journey from initial eligibility screening to final oath.

Fostering creativity through arts and supporting local and regional artists.

The Icicle Creek Center for the Arts in Leavenworth, WA, fosters creativity through performing arts events, artist residencies, and educational workshops, promoting community engagement and inclusivity while supporting local and regional artists.

Icicle Creek Center for the Arts (ICCA) is a vibrant arts and education hub nestled in the scenic Cascade Mountains of Leavenworth, Washington. Committed to enriching lives through the arts, ICCA offers a diverse range of programming that serves artists, students, and the community. From live performances in music, theater, and dance to film screenings, art exhibitions, and educational workshops, ICCA fosters creativity and cultural exchange for people of all ages.

The center is renowned for its artist residencies, which provide creators with the space and time to explore their craft, while educational programs encourage artistic growth across skill levels. ICCA's community outreach initiatives ensure that the arts are accessible to everyone, and its commitment to economic justice drives its efforts to make programming more inclusive.

ICCA is also home to seasonal classical music events, residencies, and collaborations with local schools, all designed to engage the public and nurture talent. As the center looks to the future, plans for enhancing accessibility and expanding its programming demonstrate a deep dedication to serving the broader community. Whether you're a local, a visitor, or an artist seeking inspiration, ICCA offers a place where the arts thrive and community connections are celebrated.

Preserving Indigenous history, culture, traditions and language through education and advocacy.

IRRF is an Indigenous led nonprofit established in 2021 on the homelands of the p'squosa (Wenatchi) Tribe. IRRF fosters unity within Native communities to provide safe spaces to gather, learn, and celebrate; which in turn, strengthens our communities.

Our main long-term project, Land Back, focuses on creating a permanent safe community space for all Indigenous Peoples to gather. Your support allows IRRF to continue to offer educational programs, raise awareness and advocate through our programming such as Huckleberry Camp, language classes and outdoor field trips. These programs uplift Indigenous Peoples and supports a revival of cultural practices for our next seven generations.

REACH Fellowship Program: Invest in the Wenatchee Valley through summer internships!

For 10 years, ICEC has supported growing local service partnerships between skilled, reliable, faith-inspired college-age interns and the local nonprofits you love best. Local placements include Upper Valley MEND, Dwelling Place, Cornerstone Community, Upper Valley Connections, Parque Padrinos at Methow Park, Small Miracles, and service alongside the Ingalls Creek Enrichment Center.

Supporting the REACH Fellowship Program 'doubles' your impact because it supports a university student's growth AND supports Wenatchee Valley nonprofits where the interns serve.

The 44th Lake Chelan Bach Fest will return July 5-12, 2025!

Our mission is to inspire, enrich and educate audiences, participants and the communities of the region through experiencing a variety of live artistic performances.

A summer music festival set amongst the natural splendor of Lake Chelan, Bach Fest has grown to over 100 professional musicians and up to 23 events in ten days of performances. At multiple venues we bring our audiences world class music from Bach and classics to Pops in the Park, flamenco dance and guitar, and even a cover band! There's something for everyone.

• -Sip a glass of fine Chelan wine at the winery concerts.
• -Take in a noon concert for a break in your busy day.
• -Listen to the next generation of musicians blossom in the Young Musicians' Concert.
• -Bring your kids to interactive programs for children.
• -Sip and Stroll to the music of our players and learn more about their instruments and compositions.
• -Attend one of the Gala Opening concerts featuring our Artists-in-Residence
• -Listen to world-class instrumentalists perform their cultural specialties.
• -Enjoy the Pops concert outside at the Riverwalk Park Pavilion with our new Guest Conductor.

All our events are FREE! Donations are gratefully accepted. Bach Fest is truly a volunteer tradition that relies on local support, as we have no institutional backers. Please give at this season through this wonderful site, and make your donation count for a match!

Making homeownership affordable by building homes, communities and hope in the Lake Chelan Valley.

Everyone deserves a safe, decent place to call home.

At Lake Chelan Habitat we are working to make this a reality for those who live and/or work Lake Chelan Valley. Over the last 30 years we have made homeownership possible for 17 households and are currently in the process of developing 8 more affordable homes. Affordable homeownership strengthens the fabric of our community, provides stability to our local workforce, and empowers residents to build a better future for themselves and their families.

Your support will help us meet the ever-growing need for affordable housing options in the Lake Chelan Valley.

Empowering people with research-based knowledge and skills to create beautiful and sustainable gardens.

Our vision is to empower people of our community with research-based gardening knowledge and skills. We do this by creating a beautiful and sustainable garden that inspires learning and enjoyment for all.

WSU Master Gardeners are community volunteers trained by Washington State University in topics such as botany, weed identification, soils, lawn care, pruning, pesticides and insect management, plant pathology and plant problem diagnosis, and sustainable gardening practices. These volunteers are go-to resources for seeking innovative solutions for our ever-changing horticulture and environmental stewardship needs in the Chelan/Douglas County area.

All Master Gardener programs and gardens are funded by the Master Gardener Foundation of Chelan-Douglas Counties. Some of our projects are: 3rd Saturday Educational programs, Insect and Plant Clinic, Wenatchee Farmers Market, Speakers, Classes, Youth Education, Community Education Garden at Springwater and Western, Riverside Xeric Garden, Leavenworth Pollinator Garden, East Wenatchee Japanese Garden, and Boswell Garden at the Chelan County Fair Grounds.

Delivering meals for over 50 Years
Mobile Meals is a charitable organization operated by volunteers to provide hot, nutritious home delivered meals to those experiencing one or more of the following: the home bound; those recovering from an illness or surgery; or on hospice; those unable to prepare meals for themselves. This service is provided to qualified residents of the greater East Wenatchee and Wenatchee city regardless of age; race; ethnicity; or the ability to pay the full cost of the meal. Mobile Meals relies on donations and grants to ensure future meal delivery to those in need.

Enhanced Resident Activities

Mountain Meadows Senior Living Campus is the only non-profit senior living community in the Leavenworth area and serves residents with diverse financial situations.

Our residents enjoy a wide variety of activities at Mountain Meadows and we hope to continue to enhance their activity experiences by giving them opportunities to seek adventure, joy, and fun. Residents would love to go to theater showings such as our local Leavenworth Summer Theatre productions, to events like Stars on Ice at Town Toyota Center, to museums and art shows, or just out to lunch at one of their favorite local restaurants. Due to the varying financial situations of our residents, we need to raise funds to supplement our existing resources to help the residents "live their best life".

With your help, ALL our residents will have the opportunity to participate with their friends in these activities, without finances being a barrier to living their lives to the fullest.

Striving to meet the diverse needs of each student through creative exploration of the natural world.
Mountain Sprouts Children’s Community is a nature-based preK - 1st grade in Leavenworth, WA. Help us cultivate compassion, creativity and critical thinking in our youngest generation with a gift to Mountain Sprouts’ scholarship fund through Give NCW today. Your donation will ensure more children can experience high-quality early learning based on art, community, and the outdoors. Strong communities invest in their children; thank you for considering a donation to our program.

Support Artists

Your donation today will directly help artists, musicians, writers, and creators throughout North Central Washington. Art is everywhere. From storefront signs to your favorite coffee cup, to the music in your ears. Artists make life more interesting and enjoyable and are the economic drivers of revenue for the region. Donating to NCW Arts right now will help artists connect to one another, and to the people, businesses, and organizations that want to employ their talents and works of art. NCW Arts nurtures our region by uplifting and connecting artists and communities throughout North Central Washington.

Please donate today to help fund this vital cause. Thank you.

Ensuring children in need in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties receive a special gift during the holiday season.

The NCW Community Toy Drive's mission is to ensure children in need in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties receive a special gift during the holiday season.

Your donation will help us purchase gifts and specific items that we know children and teens need. In recent years, we have seen an increase in the number of teens becoming a part of the distribution, as well as homeless youth and teens.

This last season we were able to provide gifts for over 3,000 children, of which 165 were homeless teens. With the continued impact on the economy, we are anticipating another increase in the numbers served for the teens age group with expected homeless teens to be over 250. Many community families will have unmet needs for their children.

On behalf of the children, we want to share a simple statement made by an elementary age child: "This is for me, are you kidding!" Thank you for your support!

Providing a Coordinated Economic Development Strategy for the Region

The North Central Washington Economic Development District (NCWEDD) brings together the private and public sectors in a partnership necessary to provide a coordinated strategy and an ongoing economic development program for the region.

The NCWEDD is responsible for regional economic development strategy and planning and collaborates with various private and public agencies to accomplish this goal. Our mission: To foster an innovative and resilient economy for North Central Washington's Businesses, Workers, and Families.

As part of that mission, the NCWEDD hosts Supernova BLC, a business launch competition, annually. Supernova BLC identifies and supports new and growing businesses that seek to locate and/or grow in our region, with regional support from community members, funders, and professional services providers. Participants spend eight months going through a business boot-camp and creating a business plan to submit. The winner receives $10,000 to support their business needs.

NCWEDD is a federally designated economic development district, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit, serving the NCW region covering Okanogan, Douglas, and Chelan counties and the Colville Confederated Tribes.

Supporting quality healthcare in North Okanogan County
The North Valley Community Health Association, also known as the North Valley Hospital Foundation was established for the purpose of promoting quality healthcare in the North Valley Hospital District. NVH is the only acute care hospital in North Okanogan County that is designed to meet the needs of our community residents. Give the increasing costs of providing healthcare, coupled with reimbursement shortfalls from Medicare and Medicaid, it is difficult to provide the necessary program enhancements and service improvements required to continue the quality of healthcare. Our foundation supports North Valley Hospital as well as North Valley Extended Care.

Defending and advancing the rights of immigrants in WA state and beyond.

NWIRP promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.

NWIRP formed initially as a collaboration of attorneys and human rights advocates providing volunteer legal services for Central American refugees fleeing civil wars in 1984. Today, NWIRP has grown to a statewide organization that provides comprehensive legal services in six primary service areas: defense in deportation proceedings; asylum; immigration benefits for survivors of domestic violence and other crimes; citizenship and naturalization; family visas; and immigration benefits for immigrant children and youth. NWIRP believes that all people deserve to be safe, remain together with family and loved ones, and have the opportunity to go to school and earn a living, no matter where they were born or how much money they have.

NWIRP is the only provider of no-cost immigration legal services throughout Washington State, and our staff and volunteers defend clients in pursuing their lawful immigration status within an extremely complex, arbitrary, inherently racist, and often dehumanizing immigration legal system. Unlike the criminal justice system, in which defendants are guaranteed an attorney, immigration is classified as a civil matter, and courts have therefore ruled that immigrants do not generally have a right to appointed legal representation. The result is people fighting their immigration cases without a lawyer and navigating through the process alone, often struggling with language challenges. This reality drastically reduces their odds at a favorable outcome. NWIRP seeks to remedy this problem through direct legal services, community education, and systemic advocacy.

Arts for All in our Community

Vibrant Hub for Arts and Culture: Discover the passion and talent of our community on the Numerica PAC stage. From local performers to renowned artists, our intimate venue offers a diverse array of performances for all ages and interests.

Community Asset: Witness the joy and wonder on the faces of our audience members, young and old. Our accessible ticket prices and rental income help keep the arts alive in our community.

Your Support Matters: Ticket sales and facility rentals cover less than half of the costs to operate the Numerica Performing Arts Center. Your donation helps maintain this vital space for arts and culture, enriching our youth, downtown, and generations to come.

Improving the lives of dogs and their owners in North Central Washington

The primary objectives and purposes of Okandogs is to assist dogs that are lost, found, or abandoned in the North Central Cascade areas of Washington State.

The organization is committed to providing intake vetting to all dogs in our care as well as additional veterinary care as needed; returning them to a safe residence or facilitating an adoption through Okandogs or a partner rescue organization to a fully vetted adoptive home. Okandogs partners with area rescues and other members of the community to ensure a happy ending for lost, found, or abandoned dogs.

Highland Center Recovery Support

You know how important it is to have a place where you can find a warm welcome, acceptance, and support.

For anyone struggling with addiction or living with a mental health condition, that place is Okanogan Behavioral HealthCare’s Highland Center.

By donating to the Highland Center drop-in recovery program, you not only help someone learn how to overcome addiction, manage their mental wellness, and gain important social support, you help our community become healthier, safer, and more productive.

Help put books in the hands of local children!

As a Local Program Partner of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Okanogan County Child Development Association (OCCDA) ensures that children in the community receive books at no cost to families.

Enrolled children from birth to age five receive a free, high-quality, developmentally appropriate book every month. The book is addressed directly to the child to help spark excitement in building a foundation in early literacy. Research shows that having access to books helps children gain early literacy skills and prepares them for kindergarten. When parents read to their children, it also provides opportunities for the parent and child to bond.

We have delivered over 65,000 books to 3,000 local children - Donate today to help continue putting books in the hands of local children!

Wildfire Resiliency, Preparedness and Mitigation Program
Okanogan County LTRG is entering their second year of assisting Okanogan County community members with wildfire preparedness and home assessments. This fall and next spring we will be adding vegetation removal, home wildfire hardening and implementing an Equitable Mitigation emphasis to our program. We so appreciate any and all assistance in helping our communities to be safer and more resilient around wildfire risks, neighbor by neighbor.

Celebrating Community and Conservation in the Okanogan Highlands

Over 30 years ago, OHA organized itself as a grassroots organization seeking to protect the clean water and habitats of Buckhorn Mountain from the threat of mining. Today, through OHA's mine monitoring, habitat restoration, and natural history education programs, we advocate for clean water and healthy communities throughout the watersheds of the Okanogan Highlands.

2024 has been a year of important milestones, with the settlement of OHA's Clean Water Act lawsuit, with the onset of a new phase of wetland restoration at the Triple Creek Project, and with ever-increasing numbers of participants and volunteers involved in OHA's education, recreation and stewardship activities. In 2025, OHA is doubling down on our efforts to create community around the idea that we cherish this place and will protect it for generations to come.

Contributions will support all of OHA's programs and activities, from field trips for K-12 students to trail improvements, to evaluating water quality data. With wholehearted gratitude for your support, we invite you to join us!

Connecting Land and Community in Okanogan and Ferry Counties

Okanogan Land Trust is devoted to protecting the beauty and open character of the landscape stretching from the Cascades to the Kettles, Canada to the Columbia. We collaborate with conservation-minded landowners in the preservation and stewardship of our working farms and ranches, wildlife habitats, and water resources for generations to come.

We also provide education and volunteer opportunities for the community, connect people with resources to help them maintain the health and wealth of their land, and team up with other local organizations to implement conservation strategies that keep the whole landscape of Okanogan and Ferry Counties vital and connected.

Emergency Veterinary Care Program

Blondie, named after a character in a Clint Eastwood movie, was brought to us in serious condition and in need of emergency care. In addition to the ligature marks around his neck, part of his tail was infected with maggots and had to be removed, and one of his claws had been ripped out. We don't know if his neck wound was a purposeful act, if there was a collar attached to him (it's dangerous to put collars on cats), or if it was due to some other scenario.

Blondie is all healed now thanks to many Good Samaritans, Emergency Veterinary Care funded by Okanogan Regional Humane, and devoted Foster Care Mom Shannon. This is one of those happy ending tales we call a "Failed Foster" because the caregiver falls in love with the animal and adopts them.

Our Emergency Fund is always running low on funds. Since we are a Spay & Neuter Clinic, we must outsource the emergency care for animals to Full Service Veterinary Clinics, where we pay the full price for their services. Okanogan Regional Humane relies on generous donations to pay for these Emergency services for animals in need who have no financial support.

Envision a world without loneliness.

Only7Seconds is boldly addressing the youth loneliness epidemic by inspiring intentional, meaningful connections. We are leading a transformative movement, addressing youth loneliness holistically and creating a future where every young person experiences meaningful social connection and belonging.

Established 5 years ago, we began as a general loneliness and connection awareness campaign. Following the US Surgeon General report that we have a youth loneliness epidemic, our exclusive focus is now to serve youth and cultivate a "culture of connection" through our three pillars of programs and services: (1) awareness, (2) education, and (3) empowerment programs.

Our solution weaves in and out of the tech-driven world. While technology is the vehicle and platform for many of our resources and programs, we balance the use of technology with real-life, in-person interactions.

While we leverage tech for our awareness campaign (social media and video), we also drive our message through physical signage, resources, and public speaking. Our educational training is most often shared in a physical classroom, but youth activities alternate between connection in real life and digitally.

Our Ambassador Program is moving to a digital platform and yet, the purpose of the program is empowering youth to engage in healthy, intentional social connections in-person and activate their communities to increase youth social health and well-being.

Empowering people and organizations to co-create and achieve our region's shared vision.
Our Valley Our Future brings together people and organizations to collaborate on big regional challenges such as the lack of middle-market housing, the impacts of climate change, and the need for more adolescent behavioral health services. Donations will fund community-generated initiatives designed to tackle these challenges and build a more thriving and resilient community. Thank you for your support.

Enriching the community for over 70 years

The celebration we hold the 3rd weekend of July is only the beginning. We supply crafts, gift bags, volunteers, and more for community events. In partnership with the school we provide two weeks of swim lessons free of charge with transportation to the pool. This year we have also sponsored the Missoula Children's Theatre, Buskarama, and tuition and transportation to Wenatchee to Stage Kids.

Many of the school sports teams and classes benefit from APJ. In addition, The Boys and Girls Club, Volunteer FIre FIghters, and Only 7 Seconds raise money at our event. Thank you for your support!

Providing safe, nurturing, quality childcare and early education

PTEEO provides a safe, nurturing, child-centered quality educational environment in collaboration with parents and community that fosters a child's love of learning and individual success.

Our organization also helps address the critical shortage of child care in South Okanogan County and is licensed for 72 children. Your gift will help us enhance early childhood STEM learning through the purchase of outdoor learning stations and an indoor/outdoor hydroponics gardening system with age-appropriate curriculum. Any additional gifts will help fund our core operations.

We are incredibly grateful for our community's generosity that helps make Treehouse an amazing place for kids! Thank you!

Plain Valley Ski Trails Sustaining High-Quality Trails that Fund a Barrier-Free Ski Education Program

Plain Valley Ski Trails (PVST) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the youth of the valley. Our mission is to create and sustain a high-quality ski trail system that benefits the entire community and funds barrier-free ski educational programs. Through these programs, we inspire both individual and team achievement.

PVST accomplishes this by subsidizing 85% of our youth ski education programs (the Plain Valley Nordic Team) through ski trail pass sales, adult program registration fees, grants, and community fundraising efforts. By fostering a thriving ski system and offering affordable, fun, and educational opportunities for kids, we aim to shape young athletes into outstanding individuals.

As a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit, PVST relies on the support of the greater community to ensure future generations have the chance to grow, learn, and thrive on the trails.

Enhancing Quality of Life, Building Community
The Pybus Foundation enhances the quality of life in North Central Washington, now and for generations to come, by engaging in charitable activities at Pybus Market that build community, support other nonprofits and are educational in nature.

Inspiring compassion and sustainability

Even our smallest choices begin as ripples that swell into waves of significance. At Ridge 2 River, we inspire people to lead compassionate and sustainable lives for the health of the planet and all living beings. We have created a safe haven for both animals and humans. Animals whose stories would have otherwise ended in sorrow now live in peace at our sanctuary, feeling the warmth of the sun on their fur and feathers. Through educational outreach, we teach people to take a holistic approach to life and honor the interconnectedness of mental, physical, social, and environmental health.

Your donation will help support our animal sanctuary, youth programming and community outreach. Join us in working towards a future where humans, animals, and the planet can thrive in harmony!

A family preservation movement passionate about keeping kids safe and families together.

Safe Families for Children is a family preservation movement passionate about keeping children safe and out of the foster care system. Our goal is to protect vulnerable children from abuse and neglect and partner with families facing crisis in isolation.

Safe Families creates communities of family-like support to help strengthen families in need. Our network of volunteers provide temporary housing for children and mentoring, friendship and relational support for isolated parents.

Safe Families exists to host children and support parents with caring, compassionate community so they can work through their crisis and get back on their feet.

Providing HOPE to struggling people by working to prevent homelessness

At Serve Wenatchee, we believe the best way to address homelessness in our community is by keeping struggling families in their homes before they wind up on the streets.

Through our compassionate intake process we work with clients to identify their real needs. We provide year-round rental, food, and furniture assistance.

Currently 11,000 pounds of food per month is being distributed through our Fresh Hope Market. We distribute thousands of dollars in rental assistance. In addition, we coordinate major community events including Clothes 4 the Classroom where 900 low-income students received a new pair of clothes and shoes, Coats for Kids where another 900 students were provided with a warm jacket, Thanksgiving Baskets of Blessing where 500 struggling families received a fresh meal, and The Glory of Christmas Toy Giveaway with nearly 400 children receiving Christmas Gifts.

Your generosity helps provide HOPE for young working families, individuals, and senior adults on fixed incomes. By helping reduce household expenses we keep families housed.

Thank you for helping bless our valley!

Building Characters, One Child at a Time

This year, Stage Kids is celebrating 10 years of providing powerful performing arts experiences for North Central Washington youth! Through musical theater classes, camps, productions, and after-school programs, Stage Kids equips our local youth with the life skills, character, and relationships for a bright future of positive impact.

As our world becomes increasingly digital, kids need in-person opportunities to engage, connect, and grow more than ever. Research shows that participation in performing arts improves kids' social-emotional well-being, academic outcomes, civic engagement, and appreciation for the arts. However, arts opportunities are decreasing in our schools. Stage Kids is the only organization in NCW providing year-round performing arts opportunities for youth ages 4-19, and in 2024, we served 1,225 participants with our performing arts programs and 1478 students with our school partnerships —more than ever before! Through our classes, shows, and camps, kids develop confidence, humility, responsibility, empathy, teamwork, grit, grace, creativity, problem-solving, and so much more – all while having a blast and building positive relationships with a diversity of peers and staff. In addition to the youth we serve, our productions provide a significant benefit to the broader community. More than 10,000 patrons have enjoyed our 40 family-friendly shows in 2024!

Our success has been possible thanks to great partnerships with volunteers, schools, and local businesses. In 2024, 300 volunteers contributed 3,000+ hours to make our shows possible. Our partnership with the Numerica PAC, Wenatchee and Eastmont High Schools, Wenatchee Valley College, and other facilities are supported by our rental agreements and shared resources. Our strong partnerships with local school districts have enabled us to reach kids who face the greatest barriers to participation in performing arts by bringing yearly field trips of 3rd-5th graders to see our spotlight productions. For many, it is their first life theater experience! This year, we were thrilled to partner with Wenatchee CAFE and the local American Sign Language community to provide Spanish-language translation and ASL interpretation at our spring show.

Together, we are building characters, one child at a time!

Promoting a culture of environmental stewardship and social sustainability

Sustainable NCW's mission is to promote a culture of environmental stewardship and social sustainability in North Central Washington through educating and inspiring our community to live more sustainably. We educate, empower and work together for a future in NCW where the environment and everyone can thrive. Our programs provide resources and opportunities for waste diversion and carbon footprint reduction.

We serve as a clearinghouse of sustainability information: blogs, articles, our annual Earth Day Fair and other workshops, and our Waste Wizard online recycling tool. We partner extensively to tackle challenges including waste reduction at events and in schools. We are building the foundation for a bike repair co-op to boost bike repair and safety skills and provide refurbished bikes for our community.

Providing quality early childhood education experiences to all families throughout Chelan and Douglas Counties

The first five years are the most important in everyone's life. The development that occurs during this time provides a foundation for all future growth. With a solid foundation built in these early years, our children will grow to be well-rounded, secure individuals.

Each child is unique with personality and character. At TEAMS we celebrate diversity by creating an environment that facilitates self-confidence, respect, and independence. Children learn through experience in surroundings designed to challenge their minds and enrich their spirit of learning.

Our educational program is fun, involved hands-on learning. It is our ultimate goal to support our children in each stage of life through age appropriate activities focusing on social-emotional, linguistic, cognitive, creative, and physical development.

Bright Futures, Stronger Together

This holiday season, join our Bright Futures, Stronger Together campaign in partnership with Give NCW. We are raising funds to support children and adults with disabilities and chronic medical conditions, providing them with the resources they need to thrive in an inclusive, empowering environment.

Our goal is to expand programs that offer essential services, such as respite care, therapy, social programs, and recreational activities. These programs are designed to improve quality of life, enhance independence, and create a sense of belonging for individuals and their families. With your help, we can meet the growing demand for these services and ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Your donation can make a real difference. Every contribution will help us provide life-changing support, increase access to care, and create opportunities for personal growth and connection. Whether your gift is large or small, your generosity will have a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

Together, we can build a brighter, stronger future where no one is left behind. Please consider making a meaningful contribution this holiday season to support children and adults with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. Every gift counts, and we are deeply grateful for your support.

Hospital Equipment Lending Program

The Knights Community Hospital Equipment Lend Program (KC HELP) is an independent nonprofit that loans durable medical equipment to the community free of charge. Funds will be used to cover the operating costs associated with maintaining our storage facility for our hospital equipment. The hospital equipment is available to our clients, at no cost or obligations, for their use as long as needed.

The cost of maintaining our storage facility includes electricity, phone, computer costs, as well as other maintenance expenses. We also have to purchase parts for our equipment when needed. These cost include mattress covers, hospital bed parts, and parts for walkers and wheelchair maintenance. In 2024 we expect to serve over 2700 new clients. Properly maintained equipment must be available to meet the needs of our clients.

Supporting, Empowering and Removing Barriers for Chelan Valley Youth
Thrive Chelan Valley is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to ensuring that all youth in the Lake Chelan valley have everything they need to reach their full potential. We work to remove barriers through three very special programs: Cares, Mentoring, and Teen Center. The first program, Cares, addresses tangible and immediate needs. Through this program, we can purchase clothing, food, shoes, school supplies, and more, so that all students have what they need. We also supply weekend meal bags (enough food for one student for the weekend) through our Cares Program. We are currently supplying over 150 bags per week in the Chelan Valley. The second program is Mentoring. This program empowers youth by connecting them with healthy adults to form positive, caring relationships and cultivate resilience. This program is currently open to middle and high school students. The mentoring pairs meet one time per week, and we create monthly events/opportunities for them to help strengthen their bond and/or experience something new together. The third program is the Thrive Teen Center. Our flagship program, which has been around since 1999, provides a safe and welcoming space for teens to relax, enjoy a meal, socialize, obtain resources (coats, clothing, hygiene food, etc.), and connect with peers & positive adults. Thrive just opened a Manson Teen Center this fall! The Manson Teen Center will include all the same resources as the Chelan Teen Center. We are excited to have this new space available to support our students! The funds we are blessed with through GiveNCW will go towards helping us continue these three programs. Between the number of weekend meal bag requests going up, and adding in another teen center, our overall costs have gone up exponentially. Please help us continue to support Chelan Valley youth, to make sure they can not only survive, but thrive in our communities.

Providing life-changing services for people with developmental disabilities in a collaborative and inclusive community setting.

Tierra Learning Center provides services for people with developmental disabilities in a collaborative and integrated community in which people of all abilities live as equal citizens with full respect for their human rights, freedom, and dignity.

Tierra provides three pillars of support for adults with Developmental Disabilities: Adult Family Housing (Coyote House), Employment Services and Recreational Programs (Trails).

Coyote House, an adult family home, provides a person-centered, financially sustainable home for six adults nested in a vibrant learning community. Our Employment Services program supports individuals with IDD to find employment and provides on the job support and training. Trails seeks to empower individuals to learn and practice life skills while maintaining social well-being in an educational and recreational program. The program provides much needed respite to the participant's family and is the only program of its kind in all of Chelan/Douglas County.

Advancing the Health and Safety of Our Youth through Prevention

Together for Youth engages and mobilizes families, schools, and the community to advance the health safety and success of our youth through substance, suicide, and violence prevention programs.

TFY provides substance (drugs, alcohol, tobacco), suicide, and violence prevention programs to the youth and families based on needs identified through community coalitions. These English and Spanish classes aim to provide youth and parents pro-socials skills and tools to live healthy happy lives, while avoiding risky behavior.

Enhancing and protecting sustainable outdoor recreation in North Central Washington.

It's no secret that access to outdoor recreation makes North Central Washington an attractive place to live, work, and play. But the increasing popularity of the region is putting a strain on available infrastructure, management capacity and natural resources. Addressing these challenges and building a more sustainable future cannot be achieved by one organization alone. Like many outdoor pursuits, it requires assembling a team committed to working together to reach a common goal. That's where TREAD comes in.

We formed in 2017 with the desire to become NCW's trusted partner in outdoor recreation. We regularly convene and collaborate with over 50+ partners to foster a more unified approach to outdoor recreation planning and management in the region. Through these relationships we identify obstacles and use our flexibility, expertise and network to help when and where we are needed.

We've made some notable achievements in 2024 and now we need your help to carry the momentum forward. If you value outdoor recreation, we would like to invite you to make a donation.

Your support has the power to (1) turn the recently completed Douglas County Outdoor Recreation Plan into the improved access, trail connections, and amenities residents want, (2) help carry the Chelan-Douglas Transportation Council's Pathways Master Planning process another step closer to developing an expanded network of non-motorized pathways between the region's cities and towns, and (3) fuel our ongoing efforts to protect and enhance sustainable outdoor recreation initiatives that respect our community values and sense of place.

Join our team and help keep outdoor recreation, and the communities that depend on it, thriving for years to come.

Enriching the lives of our special needs community
For over 23 years, Upper Valley Connection has empowered individuals with special needs to connect with one another and the greater community through inclusive arts, theater, sports, and social activities. Your support helps sustain these vital programs, giving our special needs community the opportunity to thrive, create lasting friendships, and experience the joy of belonging. Thank you for making a lasting difference!

We envision an empowered community with equitable access to food, housing, wellness and economic security.

Susan had been to Leavenworth before, to visit her daughter, son-in-law, and two grandsons, who live here. Though she loved her visits, she never imagined she would move to the Upper Valley.

She was settled on four acres in rural Pennsylvania, with a husband and two shih-tzus, Rex and Ralph.

But when her home situation became unsafe, Susan needed to get away, quickly. She packed her car, loaded up Rex and Ralph, and left her home and the remnants of a twenty-year marriage.

With nowhere else to go, she drove across the country to our valley, where her daughter's family made room for her.

Susan found work quickly, filling a sorely needed role as a caregiver at Mountain Meadows. But her daughter's home wasn't meant to handle two adult households. "I needed some independence. I was sharing a bathroom with my two grandsons," she says.

She found a studio apartment that worked for her, Rex, and Ralph. Unfortunately, the initial deposits she needed to move into her new apartment ate into her monthly budget. The financial hit took a toll.

One day, she saw a flyer at work about Upper Valley MEND. Susan called to speak with our social worker, Liz.

"First, she just listened," Susan recalled. "We talked a couple times. Then, she figured out how MEND could help."

With MEND's assistance covering one month of rent, Susan was able to build stability moving forward.

"I have a roof over my head, and I can do it on my own," Susan said, "I'm a stubborn Pole, and I'm not going to let anything get me down."

She continues to make a difference in her job as a caregiver, a job she loves. Susan is grateful that she has found stability and independence.

"I traveled 2,500 miles to start this new chapter," she reflected. "I'm sorry I waited so long."

Your gift provides stability to hundreds of community members who are working hard to make ends meet—like Susan.

Promoting the Development of Life Skills Through the Sport of Swimming

Velocity Swimming is a year-round competitive swim team offering high-quality professional coaching in the Wenatchee Valley for all ages and abilities. Our mission is to promote the development of life skills through the sport of swimming.

Velocity Swimming is a member team of the national governing body of USA Swimming. USA Swimming serves 3,100 clubs and 400,000 swimmers nationwide.

Velocity Swimming has existed in the Wenatchee Valley since the 1970s. It was originally under the name Barracuda Swimming. In the 2010 Barracuda Swimming and the Wenatchee Racquet and Athletic Club Swimming merged to form Velocity Swimming.

Each year Velocity Swimming hosts two very large swim meets at the Wenatchee City Pool. This past June we had 900 swimmers attend our Apple Capital Meet and 400 swimmers attend our Starlight meet. Our team generally has about 80 swimmers in these meets which means the remaining swimmers travel from out of the area. These meets have a positive economic impact on tourism in the valley. While this is not our primary focus to bring tourism to the valley, it is a very nice additional benefit.

Currently, we provide swimming instruction to swimmers from ages 5 to 18. We have had swimmers at the novice level up to Olympic Trials qualifiers and Special Olympics swimmers. We hope to expand our programming to offer more opportunities for instruction to more families and to have a greater reach in our community.

Funding resources we receive from this program will support the purchase of additional equipment for our swimmers, additional pool space rental as needed, training for our coaches, and the ability to hire additional swim coaches as we grow and continue the long tradition of swimming in the valley.

Building a Resilient and Sustainable Community Through Waste Reduction

Waste Loop provides resources, education, and services that empower individuals and communities to reduce waste, conserve resources, and contribute to a sustainable future.

Waste Loop is dedicated to building a resilient and sustainable community in the Wenatchee Valley through innovative waste reduction and resource recovery programs. With a mission to bridge local waste systems and empower communities, Waste Loop provides services that educate, engage, and create practical solutions for managing 'waste' & resources more effectively. Waste Loop's initiatives address environmental needs while building a culture of resourcefulness, ultimately reducing waste and conserving natural resources. By fostering partnerships with local governments, businesses, schools and residents, Waste Loop creates a collaborative network for sustainability in the area.

Funds from Give NCW will support Waste Loop's expanding programs, such as Eastside Rebuild, which provides economically and environmentally sustainable building materials, along with the tools and knowledge needed to empower all communities to rebuild and repair the world around them. This funding will also help develop outreach programs to further educate the community on waste reduction, reuse and repair practices and environmental stewardship. The support from Give NCW will ensure Waste Loop's programs grow sustainably, allowing Waste Loop to reach more people, offer more resources, and create an even greater impact on the Wenatchee Valley.

Support Our Cancer Warriors in North Central Washington

Over 40,000 new cases of cancer are diagnosed every year in Washington. The cost can be devastating, both financially and emotionally, as patients fight for their lives.

Imagine a neighbor silently struggling to get to treatments because he can't afford the gas; A young woman struggling to keep up with hospital bills dreams of having a wig to match the long hair she's about to lose; A husband finding reprieve in a support group while caring for his wife who is battling terminal cancer.

At Wellness Place, we don't have to imagine - we see it every day. Your donation directly touches the lives of these cancer patients and their families: comfort care kits to remind them they aren't alone, gas cards to get to appointments, head coverings and wigs that restore dignity, plant-based protein shakes when it's a struggle to eat due to treatment, support groups and wellness classes that empower patients to find strength and connection, meaningful Joy Fund experiences for patients in palliative care, and more.

It's more than just meeting basic needs for our clients living in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties. Donors like you bring hope, dignity, and comfort to someone facing one of the most challenging battles of their life. Together, we're making sure no one in our community faces cancer alone.

WAGS Connects, Collects and Protects Family Histories

WAGS (Wenatchee Area Genealogical Society) loves to collaborate on North Central Washington history to keep it alive in our community! We recently received two intriguing research requests from aspiring writers: 1) What do we know about a ski hill in #2 Canyon? and 2) When did the Liberty Bell stop in Wenatchee? We responded by activating our library research team and exploring our library holdings; we also reached out, inviting our members to dig into their memories! Through this team effort many pieces of the two puzzles came into focus: we learned about six early-day ski hills in the area; and not only did the Liberty Bell appear in Wenatchee (June of 1915), but also the Constitution, Bill of Rights, General Wainwright (hero of Corregidor) and of course President Roosevelt on his way to the Grand Coulee Dam dedication. Our investigation continues!

You can help WAGS continue to collect and preserve our community's heritage, and encourage links between our members and the community. To continue these connections, our website and our library need to "graduate" to a faster internet capability for our patrons and our volunteers as we digitize the history we have and make it available to researchers around the world.

Education, Training, Competition - and Community!

We are a fast-growing community of dog sport enthusiasts in NCW. Our mission is to promote responsible pet ownership and to engage handlers and dogs in learning activities that exercise the brains and muscles of both. We aim to help solve dog behavior problems, build participation in dog sports and be a gathering place for the area's dog lovers. Well-trained dogs benefit us all!

WKC is an all-volunteer organization that offers a variety of positive-method dog training and sport classes from its experienced cadre of instructors 7 days a week, year-round. Our indoor/outdoor training center is located in East Wenatchee. We also hold an All Breed Dog show, an Obedience/Fast Cat/Rally trial, Agility and Scentwork trials and Tracking and Hunt tests where dog and handler teams can test their skills.

The Wenatchee Kennel Club promotes healthy activities and communities with well behaved and happy dogs - your support helps keep our class fees affordable and helps create more options for planned future growth. Thank you for joining us in helping to enrich the lives of people, their dogs and our community!

Connecting People to Nature and Building Community

Everyone should experience the joy of nature, with hikes for every family and ability. Your donation to Wenatchee Outdoors supports family-friendly outings, adds new trail guides, and strengthens connections to nature. Join us to make a difference!

At Wenatchee Outdoors, we believe that the joy of exploring nature should be accessible to everyone. Whether it's a family-friendly hike, a wheelchair-accessible route, or a dog-friendly path, our mission is to ensure that the outdoors is open to all. For 19 years, we've inspired our community to explore, appreciate, and protect the beautiful wild spaces in our backyard.

With over 700 guidebook posts on our website, you can easily filter trails by family-friendly, handicap-accessible, ability level, location, dog-friendly, and more. Plus, our outdoor calendar showcases local events to help you connect with the community. Every guide is curated to help families, individuals with mobility challenges, and outdoor enthusiasts find the perfect adventure.

Your support makes all this possible. When you donate to Wenatchee Outdoors, you're not just funding a website; you're opening the door to nature for countless families and individuals. Your gift helps us keep trail guides updated, add new routes, and host WenOut team-led outings that make the outdoors welcoming for all. Imagine a child experiencing their first mountain view or a family bonding over a shared adventure. You can make those moments happen.

Join us in our mission to connect people to nature, build community, and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts. With your donation, we can ensure that everyone has the chance to explore, learn, and thrive in the great outdoors. Together, we can keep these experiences alive for years to come.

Support Connecting People, Communities and the Natural World!

Do you love the mountains, rivers, and lakes that make this a magical place to live? Do you ever wish others cared as much as you do about taking care of this place? Now is the time to show that care by investing in environmental education. And better yet, your donation will go twice as far with a matching grant up to $30,000!

The Wenatchee River Institute (WRI) provides environmental education for youth and adults on our campus in Leavenworth and across North Central Washington. Whether it is searching for salmon in the Wenatchee River, spotting a white-headed woodpecker on a nearby Ponderosa Pine, or finding the perfect chanterelle mushroom in the forest, these interactions with nature will create a ripple of care for the natural world. With our Pay What You Can fee structure and our hybrid offerings, these natural experiences and opportunities are open to people of all backgrounds and walks of life. Your support makes this possible!

Supporting Basic Needs of Low-Income Children for a Successful Future

Our mission is to support basic needs of low-income children within the Wenatchee Valley to help them rise above adversity and grow towards a successful future.

Founded in 1948, the Wenatchee Valley Children's Guild (WVCG) is dedicated to making our community a better place to live and grow. Through the years we have embodied this ideal in many ways - staffing hospitals, supporting our schools, and helping families in need, just to name a few, all with money raised through our famous Follies shows and other fundraisers. We put every donated cent right back into the community, over one million dollars and counting. Today, we focus on enhancing the health and welfare of Wenatchee's most precious assets - our children. We provide basic needs as well as enrichment opportunities for underprivileged children.

We believe that students can fully focus on school when they have their basic needs met. Requests may be submitted for items such as clothing, shoes, backpacks, hygiene products, etc. Our School Connections Program provides specifically requested items and/or gift cards for gas, food, etc.

We believe that extracurricular activities build confidence and relationships that help students develop to their full potential. Requests may be submitted for funds to meet the needs of individual students, for either supplies or activity fees for local club and/or school sponsored programs. Supplies include items like calculators, musical instruments, uniforms, sporting equipment, etc. Activity fees include expenses for participating in sports, after-school clubs, theater, etc.

Our Outreach Programs are small gestures that can have big impacts. We provide Christmas portraits for Grace House, ring bells for Salvation Army, stuff backpacks for kids, help with toy drives and so much more.

Support Student Success at Wenatchee Valley College

The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation provides equitable access to education and invests in student success through philanthropy.

Your generous donation to our annual fund plays a crucial role in the success of students, providing the ability to be flexible in funding. This donation will support educational scholarships, student programs on campus, and emergency financial grants that are a lifeline for those struggling through unplanned hardships during their studies.

Resolving Conflicts with Respect, Equity, and Peace

Imagine a family, workplace, and community able to successfully resolve conflict in a respectful, equitable, and peaceful way!

When conflict is difficult and stressful, Wenatchee Valley DRC offers hope and a path forward. Whether through low-cost mediation services, conflict resolution training, restorative practices, or community education, Wenatchee Valley DRC helps develop positive solutions to complex problems and fosters improved communication. Over 90% of clients are extremely satisfied with mediation services and conflict resolution training.

A donation to Wenatchee Valley DRC sustains and grows low-cost mediation services, restorative practices, and community education. Thank you for supporting our mission of changing relationships through peaceful conflict resolution!

Improving the lives of pets and people.

The WVHS mission is to build a community of responsible pet owners by providing education and outreach, animal care and control for protection, and rescue and adoption services. We are committed to improving the lives of pets and people and have been serving Chelan and Douglas Counties for 56 years. WVHS provides affordable veterinary care, a free pet pantry to help keep families together through hard times, behavior support, investigations of animal cruelty, adoption services for homeless pets, a rehoming service, and foster care. We are committed to providing the best care possible for the vulnerable pets in our care.

Help Us Empower Tomorrow's Innovators Today!

The Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center is expanding its support for STEAM education in the Wenatchee Valley.

Through our MakerSpace programs, Spring Break Camp, and Super Summer Adventures camp series, young innovators are gaining hands-on experience that will shape their futures. With the guidance of our robotics experts and STEAM teachers, these students are learning to build code, program robots, solve complex problems, and work as a team. Not only are they developing technical skills, but they are also learning essential collaboration and creativity skills.

But we can't do it without your support!

Your donation will provide the resources our educators and students need to succeed, from cutting-edge technology and supplies to expert instruction. Together, we can ensure they have the tools, mentorship, and opportunities to become the problem-solvers and innovators of tomorrow.

Join us in making a difference—support our local young engineers today!

Uniting, inspiring, and enriching community life through the power of live music.

The Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra, under the leadership of Dr. Nikolas Caoile, is a volunteer community orchestra in its 78th season! Each year, we present four exhilarating core concerts with guest artists and beautifully curated programs.

In addition to our four core concerts, we are excited to present special performances that inspire and engage our community. This season, our Veterans Day concert, a collaboration with our Youth Orchestra and the Columbia Chorale, honored those who have served and showcased the incredible talent within our ranks.

We are also thrilled to bring you the beloved Nutcracker Ballet—an annual holiday tradition in North Central Washington. Featuring local youth dancers performing to live symphonic music, this cherished event brings families together and fills the season with magic.

Our commitment to the next generation shines through our youth programs, including the Wenatchee Valley Youth Orchestra, which offers aspiring musicians in grades 6-12 high-level coaching and performance opportunities, and the Young Musicians Soloist Competition, a celebration of the extraordinary talent among our region's brightest young artists.

By supporting WVSO, you help sustain these enriching cultural experiences and nurture the future of music in our community. Together, we can keep live music thriving in the valley and continue bringing the joy and inspiration of music to all!

Serving youth in our valley for 114 years!

Our guarantee: No child is denied access due to an inability to pay. Your gift supports direct scholarships for equal access to all youth programs and subsidizes every YMCA youth program and service.

We welcome your support towards scholarships and subsidies of:

• -CAMP: Over 300 youth annually have formative experiences at Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp
• -WATER SAFETY: Over 900 swim lessons and water safety trainings annually
• -CHILD CARE: Over 400 children served daily across two school districts
• -GANG PREVENTION: Direct program support for Wenatchee & Eastmont school districts, and law enforcement
• -TEEN CENTER: Free Teen Center Memberships for EVERY middle school student in the valley

Providing families experiencing poverty and homelessness with house and supportive services.

The Bruce Hotel in downtown Wenatchee, is home to families transitioning out of homelessness. It accommodates up to 90 residents at any given time, most arriving with very few belongings or resources.

The community donations generated by Give NCW supports Women's Resource Center in providing the necessities that most of us take for granted: shelter, warmth, and a clean, safe environment. The gifts of the Give NCW campaign also allows the WRC to better serve these families by offering case management focused on self-sufficiency as well as securing and maintaining safe, stable, permanent housing.

Eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all

YWCA NCW has served the Greater Wenatchee Valley for over 65 years providing a robust and unique blend of services.

The Thrift Store gives out over $40,000 of inventory every year through the voucher program with over 2 dozen community partners. It is an accessible and welcoming environment for all community members and shoppers; a safe location for folks who need community service hours, job training and experience, or just looking for a place to shop.

YWCA NCW Housing Programs use a hyper-individual approach to guide folks toward safe and stable housing solutions, whatever that means for each person. We meet folks where they are, and provide financial assistance to reduce barriers, peer support to walk alongside each person as they navigate complicated systems, and direct housing in a safe, trauma-informed environment. Over 175 people are served each year, and that number is consistently growing.

Steered by our mission, YWCA NCW facilitates inclusive and welcoming spaces to foster learning and community building through various events, classes and community based presentations every year. From anti-racism events like Juneteenth to enrichment classes that aim to provide life-skills, over 1,000 people are served annually through our various programs.

Your donation will assist YWCA NCW to increase the critical impact in our community!