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Columbian Social Services, Demographics, Faith

Volunteer Cindy Johnson sorts bread and other items in a crowded supply room at Clark County Adventist Community Services Monday morning.

Clark County Adventist raises funds for bigger building

Volunteer Cindy Johnson sorts bread and other items in a crowded supply room at Clark County Adventist Community Services Monday morning.

July 19, 2017, 8:36pm Clark County News

On the floor at Clark County Adventist Community Services arrows direct clients which way to go. Stay in this lane to get used clothing. This way to pick out food from the pantry. The worn out arrows are a way to try to create some order in the social service… Read story

Lunch is served to the homeless at Share house in Vancouver in 2015. The city of Vancouver is taking a look Human Services Facilities ordinance which says how close services can be located to each other.

Vancouver may repeal rule that restricts locations of human services

Lunch is served to the homeless at Share house in Vancouver in 2015. The city of Vancouver is taking a look Human Services Facilities ordinance which says how close services can be located to each other.

July 17, 2017, 6:01am Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is considering repealing an ordinance that its attorneys say discriminates against poor people. Read story

Fire that displaced two likely caused by smoking materials

July 7, 2017, 10:45pm Clark County News

A fire that damaged two mobile homes and left two women displaced in east Orchards on Tuesday was likely caused by improperly discarded smoking materials. Read story

Man gets 6½ years in attack on officers, K-9

July 7, 2017, 7:13pm Clark County News

A Vancouver man who punched and kicked law enforcement officers and a police dog was sentenced to 6½ years in prison Friday morning in Clark County Superior Court. Read story

Bill to boost aid for homeless failed in Olympia

July 7, 2017, 6:01am Clark County News

A bill aimed at increasing funding for homeless services did not survive Washington’s budget negotiations last week. Read story

Vancouver Deputy Fire Marshal Cristian Ganea, left, and Sgt. Ryan Wilson of Metro Watch approach a home in Northeast Vancouver where fireworks were being used Sunday in violation of the city’s ban. Photo by Randy L.

‘Quieter’ Fourth still kept responders busy in Vancouver

Vancouver Deputy Fire Marshal Cristian Ganea, left, and Sgt. Ryan Wilson of Metro Watch approach a home in Northeast Vancouver where fireworks were being used Sunday in violation of the city’s ban. Photo by Randy L.

July 5, 2017, 9:10pm Clark County News

The Fourth of July is always a busy day for emergency responders. Fireworks complaints and fires of varying significance are mainstays for the holiday, but this year was different due to the blanket ban on fireworks in Vancouver city limits. Read story

Eva Hoffman holds a rainbow flag at a Pride event at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver in 2016. The annual Vancouver USA Pride event celebrates the local LGBTQ community.

Pride event returns to downtown Vancouver this weekend

Eva Hoffman holds a rainbow flag at a Pride event at Esther Short Park in downtown Vancouver in 2016. The annual Vancouver USA Pride event celebrates the local LGBTQ community.

July 5, 2017, 6:00am Clark County News

One way Vancouver USA Pride differs from other celebrations, such as last month’s Portland Pride Festival, is that there are no fences, which can be a good and bad thing. Read story

Michael Piper, then-executive director of The Arc of Southwest Washington, opens a donation bin in January 2016. The Arc has extended its relationship with Savers and may have another deal in the works to help it continue its efforts to aid people with developmental disabilities.

The Arc works to establish ties with thrift-store organization

Michael Piper, then-executive director of The Arc of Southwest Washington, opens a donation bin in January 2016. The Arc has extended its relationship with Savers and may have another deal in the works to help it continue its efforts to aid people with developmental disabilities.

July 4, 2017, 6:05am Clark County News

When Jamie Ivers told people he got a job at The Arc of Southwest Washington, they assumed he worked at a thrift store. No, he’d say, and explain how he works with adults who have developmental and intellectual disabilities. Read story

Vancouver homeless day center needs site

July 2, 2017, 6:01am Clark County News

The city of Vancouver is still exploring potential locations for a facility where homeless people can spend time during the day and access services. Read story

Ginger Meggison of Salmon Creek, center, hugs Lacey Acklin, facing, of Meals on Wheels at the nonprofit’s final lunch Friday at the Firstenburg Community Center. “I’m really going to miss it,” Meggison said.

One last Meals on Wheels lunch

Ginger Meggison of Salmon Creek, center, hugs Lacey Acklin, facing, of Meals on Wheels at the nonprofit’s final lunch Friday at the Firstenburg Community Center. “I’m really going to miss it,” Meggison said.

June 30, 2017, 10:14pm Clark County News

After Marie Tilley’s husband died in 2001, she started coming to the Firstenburg Community Center’s senior lounge and eating lunch at Meals on Wheels People’s dining room. Read story