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Kate Budd

Kate Budd, who guided growth at Council for the Homeless, leaving nonprofit

Kate Budd

October 30, 2021, 6:02am Clark County News

The Council for the Homeless’ executive director announced Wednesday she intends on leaving the nonprofit after aiding in its expansive reach to people experiencing houselessness within Clark County. Read story

Sleeping areas are separated by shower curtains for sanitary purposes at the Winter Hospitality Overflows's emergency shelters in 2020. They also require guests to wear masks at all times unless they are eating or sleeping.

Winter Hospitality Overflow provides shelter, food to homeless in Clark County

Sleeping areas are separated by shower curtains for sanitary purposes at the Winter Hospitality Overflows's emergency shelters in 2020. They also require guests to wear masks at all times unless they are eating or sleeping.

October 27, 2021, 6:01am Churches & Religion

John Leinenbach, 55, has been homeless for about 10 years. Read story

In July, the Vancouver City Council held its first in person meeting since going virtual after the pandemic shutdowns in March 2020. The council returned to online meetings soon after.

Stronger Vancouver to get a new approach

In July, the Vancouver City Council held its first in person meeting since going virtual after the pandemic shutdowns in March 2020. The council returned to online meetings soon after.

October 26, 2021, 6:48pm Clark County News

The city’s ambitious proposal for a more sustainable future, Stronger Vancouver, is getting more attention from city councilors as they discuss a new approach to the plan. Read story

Social clubs open for Vancouver seniors

October 23, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Life

Popular social clubs are open again at Vancouver community centers for seniors to connect with others over shared interests. Read story

The urban forestry commission is handing out one tree per household in an effort to make Vancouver more environmentally friendly. Advanced registration is required.

Vancouver Urban Forestry Program helps environmental legacy take root

The urban forestry commission is handing out one tree per household in an effort to make Vancouver more environmentally friendly. Advanced registration is required.

October 22, 2021, 6:03am Clark County News

Vancouver’s Urban Forestry Program is providing an opportunity for city residents to make a multigenerational impact and fight climate change this weekend at an annual tree giveaway. Read story

Jennifer Rhoads, president of the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, speaks during an event. She has announced she will be stepping down from her position.

Community Foundation for Southwest Washington president to leave nonprofit

Jennifer Rhoads, president of the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, speaks during an event. She has announced she will be stepping down from her position.

October 21, 2021, 6:51pm Clark County News

The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington’s president will leave the organization after a nine-year period during which she helped increase its charitable assets more than fivefold. Read story

After-school programs available in Vancouver

October 21, 2021, 6:02am Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is offering a safe, supervised and drug-free after-school program for 11- to 18-year-olds at select community centers. Read story

Vancouver event honors veterans, services for veterans

October 20, 2021, 5:57am Clark County News

CDM Caregiving Services is hosting an event Nov. 8 honoring veterans with guest speaker Command Sgt. Maj. Gretchen Evans, one of the most decorated female veterans in U.S. history. Read story

Ballet group hosts event to remember the dead

October 19, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

A Vancouver ballet group, Folklórico, is hosting a free Day of the Dead event on Oct. 30 to remember, celebrate and honor those who have died. Read story

Crime prevention funds awarded to Vancouver

October 19, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

Vancouver is set to receive $107,942 in federal funding to pay for a crime prevention and domestic violence task force. Read story