Local Klickitat County substance misuse prevention coalitions join the National Drug Take Back Day on October 29 to help get medications out of the hands of children.
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Domestic violence affects millions of people each year and has far-reaching consequences that directly affect the survivor and their family members. You can be connected with personal advocacy assistance, support groups, and online counseling services by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
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Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) will expand operations of a new Mobile Food Bank into Skamania County in October in addition to routes in Klickitat County.
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In a unique turn of events, the Washington State Community Action Partnership secured $7.3 million of state funding in 2022 as a match to federal Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) funding. This funding helps Washington State’s 30 Community Action Agencies to stabilize and equip families and individuals to exit poverty for good through a network of local organizations.
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After ten years of nonprofit service, Jennifer Pauletto, the new associate director of Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP), sees the people of the Gorge through a lens of equity.
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A new fiesta, El Grito, will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month on the Washington side of the Gorge on Sunday, September 18, from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Rhinegarten Park in White Salmon. Admission is free, and the event is open to all.
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“Over the past few months, several new developments have taken place that positively impacts KCCC’s work to add to the capacity of childcare options in the region,” said Leslie Naramore, executive director for Washington Gorge Action Programs.
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WAGAP will begin operations of a new Mobile Food Bank in Klickitat County in September, with plans to expand to Skamania County in October. Read more for information on the initial route.
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WAGAP received a surprise $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank, and bank officials received an impromptu tour of operations. The funds are part of the bank’s Believe in Local campaign and will support a new Mobile Food Bank set to launch in September.
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In Part 3 of a 3-part series, we learn about how some immigrants live with the uncertainty of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
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In Part 2 of a 3-part series, Patty Gallardo shares more about her experiences. Life was a struggle, even though she had lived in the States since she was eight. She had not finished high school, had difficulty learning English and worked under the table because she did not have a social security number.
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For someone living undocumented, finding work with stable conditions may be impossible. One woman shares the story of her path to becoming documented, which empowered her to build a better life for her family.
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Parents are invited to register for Guiding Good Choices, a free and confidential series designed around promoting healthy development and reducing risky behavior for children as they enter their teenage years.
Photo by Melissa Askew on Unsplash
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Part II of II: June 15 is Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Don’t be a bystander. If you see something, say something. Even if you just suspect abuse, report it. Call local law enforcement and Adult Protective Services. If you need help, contact Programs for Peaceful Living for assistance at 509-773-6100 or 509-493-2662.
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For the past two years, WAGAP’s housing team has been developing services and a drop-in center to support teens and young adults at risk of becoming homeless or who are currently homeless. The team is opening the doors from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022, at this new location in Goldendale at 125 West Main Street. They invite the public to drop in to see what it is all about.
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In Part I of II of a series for Elderly Abuse Awareness Month in June, Teresa Clyne of Programs for Peaceful Living shares warning signs of elder and vulnerable person abuse.
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Over the past two years, community action agencies like Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) have expanded services to help local communities. The continuing demand has led to a need to adjust staffing levels. WAGAP recently announced a new associate director position is open to support the organization.
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As a teen, Allie Mercer lived through homelessness and understands what it means to feel unsafe and not have a support system. She was lucky that a change in her situation brought her to Goldendale, where she could create a new life and build a new family. She now makes it her mission to offer other teens and young adults a support system to help them through tough times.
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Adults can take one simple step to help to keep expired and unwanted medications out of the hands of youth and may prevent tragic overdoses and future addictions to drugs such as opioids.
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