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VANCOUVER: From left is Eric Anderson, director of the National Women&#039;s Coalition Against Violence &amp; Exploitation&#039;s Missing Children&#039;s Division; Robin Helm, NWCAVE&#039;s Director of Gift of Lift Bra program; Jacilyn Margeson, president of Soroptimist International of Camas-Washougal; and Kay Vail, NWCAVE&#039;s director of Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness programs and services.

Soroptimist International of Camas-Washougal donates $2,000 to fight human trafficking

VANCOUVER: From left is Eric Anderson, director of the National Women&#039;s Coalition Against Violence &amp; Exploitation&#039;s Missing Children&#039;s Division; Robin Helm, NWCAVE&#039;s Director of Gift of Lift Bra program; Jacilyn Margeson, president of Soroptimist International of Camas-Washougal; and Kay Vail, NWCAVE&#039;s director of Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness programs and services.

January 4, 2020, 6:00am Community

The National Women’s Coalition Against Violence & Exploitation was presented with a $2,000 donation from Soroptimist International of Camas-Washougal. The funds will help provide services through NWCAVE’s Missing Children’s Division and its efforts to fight human trafficking. Camas-based Soroptimist is a nonprofit organization that “improves the lives of women and… Read story

Camas-Washougal communities rally food for needy families

January 4, 2020, 6:00am Community

The Camas and Washougal communities helped collect more than 47,000 pounds of food for families in need during the Stuff the Bus effort, an annual drive by the Camas-Washougal Business Alliance. Camas brought in 25,180 pounds of food and Washougal brought in 21,900 pounds. According to a news release, the… Read story

Homeless families in Vancouver get visit from therapy pups

January 4, 2020, 6:00am Community

Volunteers from the DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital pet therapy team — called Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams — visited Share Homestead, 4921 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., on Christmas Eve to “raise the spirits of children and families in need with the joy of animal-assisted therapy,” according to a news release. Read story

Cindy Hovind hugs Eugene Sakai during Sakai&#039;s coat drive in honor of his retirement from a 47-year dentistry career at Mount Vista Family Dental in Salmon Creek on Dec. 14. &quot;He&#039;s real giving and a happy person that is wonderful to have in the family,&quot; said Hovind. Many patients feel like friends to Sakai.

Vancouver dentist marks a life of service

Cindy Hovind hugs Eugene Sakai during Sakai&#039;s coat drive in honor of his retirement from a 47-year dentistry career at Mount Vista Family Dental in Salmon Creek on Dec. 14. &quot;He&#039;s real giving and a happy person that is wonderful to have in the family,&quot; said Hovind. Many patients feel like friends to Sakai.

December 28, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Health

Piled against a wall in a tiny office in Mount Vista Family Dental is the evidence, even if Eugene Sakai isn’t ready to make a ruling yet. Read story

Volunteer opportunities

December 28, 2019, 6:02am Community

Volunteer Connections/RSVP promotes volunteer opportunities. To see all the available opportunities, visit hsc-wa.org/volunteer-connections or call 360-735-3683. Read story

Everybody Has a Story: ‘Farm kid’ survived to tell the tale

December 28, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Life

Cows are domesticated animals with friendly personalities and soft, large bovine eyes that look at you trustingly. The luckiest ones are accustomed to being pampered in air-conditioned milking areas with soft classical music in the background (it really does help them “let down” their milk). Bessie is provided with soft… Read story

ESTHER SHORT: Open House Ministries&#039; Christmas adoption program was a success again this year.

Open House Ministries helps families

ESTHER SHORT: Open House Ministries&#039; Christmas adoption program was a success again this year.

December 28, 2019, 5:10am Community

A couple of former residents at Open House Ministries were involved in the shelter’s Christmas adoption this year — this time as adopters. Read story

WASHOUGAL: First-graders at Cape Horn-Skye Elementary recently created toys and blankets for dogs and cats at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society.

Students make toys and blankets for pets

WASHOUGAL: First-graders at Cape Horn-Skye Elementary recently created toys and blankets for dogs and cats at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society.

December 28, 2019, 5:09am Community

First-graders at Cape Horn-Skye Elementary recently made toys and blankets for dogs and cats at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society. Read story

RIDGEFIELD: Cedar Tree Classical Christian School students Elise Florence, Maddy Blake, Micah Stewart, Luke Cochran, and Sara Bradshaw served at the Gathering Together Fundraiser as musicians and check-in help.

Cedar Tree gets gifts

RIDGEFIELD: Cedar Tree Classical Christian School students Elise Florence, Maddy Blake, Micah Stewart, Luke Cochran, and Sara Bradshaw served at the Gathering Together Fundraiser as musicians and check-in help.

December 28, 2019, 5:08am Community

At the end of a two-year capital campaign, Cedar Tree Classical Christian School held a Gathering Together Fundraiser Dinner and Gala at the Hilton Vancouver Washington on Nov. 15. Read story

BATTLE GROUND: Students sort items for its Winter Wishes week of giving. Each December, Battle Ground schools host a variety of activities and events that support and engage families and inspire students to focus on community.

Holiday spirit takes hold in Battle Ground

BATTLE GROUND: Students sort items for its Winter Wishes week of giving. Each December, Battle Ground schools host a variety of activities and events that support and engage families and inspire students to focus on community.

December 28, 2019, 5:08am Community

Holiday spirit took hold at Battle Ground Public Schools this year. Each December, Battle Ground schools host a variety of activities and events that support and engage families and inspire students to focus on community. Read story