CASHMERE — The unspoken reality in school districts across North Central Washington is that a growing percentage of kids are not getting their basic human needs met — food, clothing, literacy skills and access...
One of the most powerful community-building efforts in our region is Give NCW, the grass roots fundraising campaign initiated by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington. This ingenious effort builds on the foundation’s...
QUINCY — In the aftermath of our acrimonious presidential election, the North Central Washington Success Summit was a refreshing opportunity to hear stories about efforts that are building community throughout our region.
The more I learn about the Apple STEM Network, a collaborative effort involving schools, businesses, government and nonprofits in our region, the more excited I become about how this effort can positively transform our...
The magic of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer and Math) and project-based learning were abundantly on display last week for a group of educators and civic leaders who took part in the Apple STEM Learning...
The Apple STEM Network, a consortium of local school organizations, public agencies and nonprofits, has landed a $110,000 operating grant from Washington STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) to execute a locally developed business...
One of the most effective North Central Washington organizations in fostering a sense of community is the Initiative for Rural Innovation and Stewardship, a tiny nonprofit run on a shoestring by former Nature Conservancy...
Make A Difference Day epitomizes creative community building and we can all find a way top help out this Saturday, Oct. 22 during our annual day community service. Thousands of individuals coming together to...
Here is a wonderful way that any person or business could make a big difference in a classroom and support one of North Central Washington’s most creative teachers: Sign up to sponsor a grant...
The community-building efforts at the Numerica Performing Arts Center are about to kick into a higher gear with the theater expanding its Every Kid at the PAC program. Every Kid at the PAC is...