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Treehouse, a Washington nonprofit that supports foster youth in Clark County, is launching its annual Back-to-School Campaign, to help collect enough supplies for foster youth.

Washington nonprofit gears up to help Clark County foster youth with school supples

Treehouse, a Washington nonprofit that supports foster youth in Clark County, is launching its annual Back-to-School Campaign, to help collect enough supplies for foster youth.

July 19, 2024, 6:02am Clark County News

For many students immersed in summer fun, the first day of school is the furthest thing from their minds. But Washington nonprofit Treehouse is gearing up for another academic year of supporting foster youth. Read story

The Chase family &mdash; clockwise from bottom left, Otis, 9, Jason, 14, Nate, 11, and Lisa &mdash; eat together on Tuesday during a Share Vancouver Summer Meals Program service at Cascade Park Community Library in east Vancouver. The program provides daily free lunches to youth 18 and younger between June 24 and Aug. 9.

Share’s Summer Meal Program moves into apartment complexes to feed more Clark County children

The Chase family &mdash; clockwise from bottom left, Otis, 9, Jason, 14, Nate, 11, and Lisa &mdash; eat together on Tuesday during a Share Vancouver Summer Meals Program service at Cascade Park Community Library in east Vancouver. The program provides daily free lunches to youth 18 and younger between June 24 and Aug. 9.

July 17, 2024, 6:06am Clark County News Subscriber Exclusive

Nine-year-old Otis Chase was excited to reread one of his favorite books, Pablo Cartaya’s “The Last Beekeeper.” But he needed to wolf down his lunch first. Read story

Kids of all ages took to the driver&rsquo;s seat in bulldozers, loaders and excavators during Dozer Day in May 2019.

Popular Clark County program Dozer Day expands nationally

Kids of all ages took to the driver&rsquo;s seat in bulldozers, loaders and excavators during Dozer Day in May 2019.

July 16, 2024, 6:07am Business

Dozer Day is growing up. Read story

Defense attorney Christie Emrich, center, speaks during a July 1 ceremony at Recovery Cafe as staff prepare to move the court farther east on Fourth Plain Boulevard.

Clark County’s Community Court ‘way different from regular court’, sees success in helping the homeless

Defense attorney Christie Emrich, center, speaks during a July 1 ceremony at Recovery Cafe as staff prepare to move the court farther east on Fourth Plain Boulevard.

July 13, 2024, 6:14am Clark County News

Jacob Anderson isn’t sure when he lost hope. He had big dreams of being an artist and a therapist like the one who helped him through hard times in junior high. But somewhere along the way, the plan fell apart. Read story

Dr. Kayla Harris, left, offers a treat to Mia, 5, an adoptable cat from the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, while the kitty pays a visit to the crew including vet assistant Isabel Chavez in the mobile veterinary clinic.

Humane Society for Southwest Washington launches mobile veterinary clinic for people who struggle to access care for their animals

Dr. Kayla Harris, left, offers a treat to Mia, 5, an adoptable cat from the Humane Society for Southwest Washington, while the kitty pays a visit to the crew including vet assistant Isabel Chavez in the mobile veterinary clinic.

July 13, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Life

Veterinary care just got a fresh set of wheels through the Humane Society for Southwest Washington’s new mobile clinic. Read story

Lighthouse Financial Foundation receives donation from Riverview Bank

July 12, 2024, 5:57am Business

The Lighthouse Financial Foundation received a $10,000 donation from Riverview Bank. Read story

Robertson &amp; Olson Construction Superintendent Robert Baird, right, and Open House Ministries donor relations officer Jean Lacrosse stand in an unfinished apartment at OHM West, 1212 Jefferson St., expected to open this fall. At top, a rendering of OHM West, an affordable housing building for families in downtown Vancouver.

Open House Ministries plans new apartments for fall in downtown Vancouver

Robertson &amp; Olson Construction Superintendent Robert Baird, right, and Open House Ministries donor relations officer Jean Lacrosse stand in an unfinished apartment at OHM West, 1212 Jefferson St., expected to open this fall. At top, a rendering of OHM West, an affordable housing building for families in downtown Vancouver.

July 11, 2024, 6:08am Churches & Religion

Children’s laughter and squeals drifted from a courtyard at the Open House Ministries campus in Vancouver’s Esther Short neighborhood Wednesday. Read story

Clark County chapter of HomeShare to host info meetings

July 11, 2024, 5:58am Clark County News Free

The Clark County chapter of HomeShare will host meetings July 18 and Aug. 15 for residents interested in learning more about home sharing, taking in boarders or volunteering. Read story

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton speaks at a Nov. 29, 2022, groundbreaking ceremony for the Clark County Food Bank&rsquo;s new Vision Center.

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton will retire this fall

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton speaks at a Nov. 29, 2022, groundbreaking ceremony for the Clark County Food Bank&rsquo;s new Vision Center.

July 10, 2024, 3:52pm Clark County News

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton announced Wednesday he will leave the nonprofit this fall. Read story

Kuni Foundation awards grants to Clark County nonprofits

July 9, 2024, 6:14pm Clark County News

Vancouver-based Kuni Foundation has awarded 20 grants to nonprofit groups across Southwest Washington and Oregon serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the foundation announced Monday. Read story