Nearly 75 percent of children in Washington under age five are cared for by parents, family, friends, and neighbors who may be eligible to apply for subsidies. This type of child care is considered licensed-exempt by the State of Washington. Providers still need to navigate forms and receive some training to qualify for the current $4.50-per-hour subsidy rate.
Read MoreEvery dollar counts. That is the message being shared as nonprofits like Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) prepare for what is traditionally a joyful period of the year.
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Read MoreFood banks, churches and community organizations across the Gorge stepped up quickly to help families who have been affected by the recent loss or delay of federal support to buy food.
Read MoreMid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC) and Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) today issued a warning that critical programs serving thousands of low-income residents across the Mid-Columbia region could be delayed because of the extended government shutdown that ended November 12th, 2025.
Read MoreKlickitat County Childcare Committee (KCCC) has supported the development of a new childcare business in the White Salmon area. It is part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen local infrastructure, providing families with more options.
Read MoreThe 2024 Annual Report for Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) is now available to the public following approval by the board of directors during a recent meeting. The Community Action Agency has served Skamania and Klickitat counties since 1966, supporting low-income families to improve their quality of life.
Read MoreThe Tree of Joy holiday program for low-income families in Klickitat and Skamania counties has grown over the past few years. It is now available throughout both counties through offices in Bingen, Stevenson, and Goldendale, as well as the WAGAP Food Bank Network, including the Mobile Food Bank.
Read MoreSince 1981, the United States has recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. That’s 44 years of uniting people from all walks of life to end domestic violence. This year’s theme, promoted by the Domestic Violence Awareness Project, “With survivors, ALWAYS,” showcases that survivors deserve safety, support, and solidarity.
Read MoreBeginning Monday, November 3, at 8:00 a.m., Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) will begin taking calls to schedule appointments for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for low-income residents in Skamania and Klickitat counties who need assistance paying their heating bills. Low-income senior events in Skamania and Klickitat counties start October 23
Read MoreThe Klickitat County Department of Emergency Management is collecting information from survivors and business owners affected by the Burdoin wildfire this summer.
Read MoreWhite Salmon’s free Zumba class, held weekly on Fridays at the Mt. View Grange hall at 6:00 p.m., is celebrating its first anniversary in September.
Read MorePrevention organizations in Klickitat County are coming together to host free events for parents, focusing on creating tech-healthy families.
Read MoreFor the fourth year in a row, the Washington side of the Gorge will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with El Grito, a cultural celebration open to all community members. Admission is free and the event will be held on Sunday, September 14, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Rheingarten Park in White Salmon.
Read More$1.4 million equals the combined annual full-time minimum-wage earnings of 42 people who could join the workforce if they had access to affordable childcare.
by Emily Harris and Documenter Amy Spring of Uplift Local The Gorge | Jul 22, 2025 | Klickitat County Film still courtesy Washington Gorge Action Programs and Laughing Deva Productions.
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Read MoreIt is the end of an era for Second Hand Rose, the community thrift store in Bingen operated by Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP). The store, which was already undergoing a remodel to downsize, has officially received notice from the WAGAP Board of Directors, which voted unanimously in June to permanently close the space.
Read MoreAniChe Cellars is hosting the 2025 Food For All fundraiser in support of the Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) Food Bank Network, which serves Skamania and Klickitat counties. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, the event will be held at the winery in Underwood.
Read MoreWAGAP has connected with the Weatherization Assistance Program through the Northwest Community Action Center (NCAC), a division of the Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, to help households improve energy efficiency.
Read MoreMembers involved in a volunteer group of service providers called the Gorge Health Equity Collaborative have written this letter to help explain what cuts to Medicaid in Oregon and Washington may mean to us.
Read MoreCurt Gray is ending his working career on a high note, after stepping down this month from his role as the Skamania County Housing Department Coordinator for Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP).
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