PRESIDENT'S LETTER

October 1, 2024

Please help your community by giving to the Camas-Washougal Community Chest at www.CamasWashougalCommunityChest.org.

The Camas-Washougal Community Chest has kicked off our 2025 Campaign:
• With a goal of raising $146,000 for grants in 2025.
• Funds are granted to local non-profit organizations that serve Camas and Washougal residents in need, focusing on poverty, hunger, homelessness, stewardship, equity, welfare, crisis services, culture, and education.
• We perform the due diligence to ensure your donation has the biggest impact.

2024 Grant Highlights:
• The 2024 campaign raised $134,000 and distributed 34 grants, including:
    o Inter-Faith Treasure House, a local food bank
    o AKIN (formerly Children’s Home Society of WA), family support programs
    o Family Promise, help needy families keep their homes or find a new one
    o Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, teach stewardship to 4th graders
    o IMPACT C-W, fund grocery gift cards for distribution to low-income families
    o Washougal Songcraft Festival, provide funding to participating artists
    o Watershed Alliance of SW WA, Cottonwood beach cleanups funded
    o And many more
• With our fundraising, we help these organizations focus their time and passion to deliver much-needed services to thousands of children, adults, and families in our community.

An easy and efficient way to donate to our local community:
• Over 40,000 instances of local people being helped by your donations last year.
• An all-volunteer organization. 97% of donations are given out as grants each year.
• 501(c)(3) non profit. Your donations are tax-deductible.
• Donate at https://www.CamasWashougalCommunityChest.org
• Or mail a check to PO Box 960 Camas, WA 98607.
• Find a deeper connection to your community by including the Camas-Washougal Community Chest in your lifetime giving and estate plans.

Thank you for your gracious support,

Dave Pinkernell
President Camas-Washougal Community Chest
info@CamasWashougalCommunityChest.org