An anonymous local donor has offered up to $15,000 for others to match to support the work of Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) in Skamania and Klickitat counties. The offer is open through April and can support any of the agencies’ programs.
Read MoreDuring routine outreach for the Energy Assistance Program at local In-Lieu and Treaty Fishing Access Sites along the north side of the Columbia River this fall, Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) staff confirmed there was a need to assist Native families that are not connected to traditional heating sources.
Read MoreOur Klickitat Prevention Coalition is on a mission with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help communities prevent suicides. In a joint effort, the two organizations are pairing up with prevention programs, schools, and community groups to offer Suicide Prevention Training from March through May.
Read MoreWashington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) has launched a comprehensive new initiative offering support and resources to strengthen communication, collaboration, and connections within the community.
Its new Community Connections program is kicking off by offering interpreter best practices training, an interpreter headset rental program, and immigration resources.
Read MoreEffective February 22, 2025, Second Hand Rose WAGAP’s community thrift store will close for renovations. The reopening date is undetermined, but staff is hopeful the renovations will cause minimal disruptions.
Read MoreKlickitat County Childcare Committee (KCCC) is conducting a short survey for local employers and businesses to determine if the lack of childcare affects business operations and profitability in rural Klickitat County.
Read MoreLast September, she helped WAGAP start a free Zumba class on Fridays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Mt. View Grange in White Salmon and hoped people would come. The first night, WAGAP offered a $10 gift card promotion. What started with six people at that original session has grown to 16 regular weekly participants and occasionally is as high as 20.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce the relocation of the Washington Gorge Action Programs Community Youth Center to a new space at Rheingarten Park connected to the White Salmon Valley School District Office. This is often called the “Park Building” and is located at 170 NW Washington St. in White Salmon.
Read MoreWashington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) is adjusting routes for its Mobile Food Bank to work within its budget for 2025. As a result, stops in Mill A and Lyle will be ending soon.
Read MoreA letter from WAGAP Executive Director Jennifer Pauletto. Reflecting on 2024 at Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP), I am filled with immense gratitude and pride for all the WAGAP team has accomplished this year. Our collective strength, commitment, and collaboration have ensured that our agency evolves to meet the ever-changing needs of our community, even in the face of challenges.
Read MoreThis year, the Tree of Joy is reaching 108 children in Eastern Klickitat County, 194 in Western Klickitat County, and six in Skamania County. “It’s such an amazing thing to see the community come together to help support families in need,” said Kristi Packer, a WAGAP housing program coordinator from Goldendale.
Read MoreThere will be no Stevenson emergency warming shelter this winter due to minimal use over the past few years. Skamania County Homeless Housing Task Force and Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) have adjusted the units near the Hegewald Center to serve instead as temporary housing for families.
The WAGAP housing team is working on an alternative.
Read MoreArticle by Trisha Walker, Columbia Gorge News
WAGAP and the White Salmon Valley School District are also finalizing details of the lease agreement that will bring WAGAP’s free Community Youth Center to the district’s Park Center Building. The topic was one of the reports heard by the school board at its Nov. 20 meeting.
Read MoreArticle by Nathan Wilson, Columbia Gorge News
THE DALLES — The Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative hosted its third annual Housing Stabilization Summit Nov. 13. The first of two days focused on empathizing with houseless folks and how member organizations, like the Mid-Columbia Community Action Council (MCCAC), Washington Gorge Action Programs (WAGAP) and others, can more effectively meet their needs.
Read MoreWAGAP was pleasantly surprised by $35,000 in early annual fundraising donations this month presented by two local banks, helping the Community Action Agency jump-start its end-of-year fundraising campaign.
Read MoreSpanish-speaking individuals and families are invited to Henkle Middle School in White Salmon on Monday, November 18, at 5:30 p.m. for a Financial Wellness Fair conducted entirely in Spanish.
Read MoreWAGAP hopes to reach 300 children from families in need this holiday season through the Tree of Joy program that provides essential winter items like cold weather coats, clothing, hats, gloves, and boots, with a special gift item or toy that brightens a child’s holiday season. Won’t you join us?!
Read MoreCommunity members and leaders will have an opportunity to experience what it may be like to be houseless as part of this year’s Housing Stabilization Summit put on by Mid-Columbia Houseless Collaborative (MCHC). The two-day event, held November 13 and 14 at the Civic Auditorium in The Dalles, will include training for local partners who support the houseless community and a chance for local and regional leaders to immerse themselves in the Day in the Life experience.
Read MoreFour new childcare providers have opened their doors in Klickitat County in the past two years, and one more is nearing approval with the help of the Klickitat County Childcare Committee (KCCC). These small businesses operate out of the homes of newly licensed providers, providing parents with an essential service. Photo submitted by Sharon Mason of Daisy Daycare
Read MoreJoanna Turner is inspired to help young people. Turner reflected on the impact CultureSeed has had on her family and youth involved with Our Klickitat. "CultureSeed has cultivated a sense of community for the youth that they haven’t been able to find anywhere else. It's given them a sense of belonging that they need to be successful and to feel hope. It’s really beautiful.”
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