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The Community Foundation for SW Washington partners with donors and nonprofits to inspire a culture of giving and create a more vibrant and engaged community.

Vancouver, WA
Joined May 2009
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Take Root brought together ~600 community members to celebrate the philanthropic heart of southwest Washington. Majora Carter delivered an inspiring keynote on community development, encouraging us to get creative about our talent retention strategies. Let's keep it growing!
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Chances are, you already know the recipients of our #Philanthropists of the Year Award. Mark Matthias and Ali Novinger, the owners of the Beaches Foundation and Beaches Restuarant and Bar, are fiercely dedicated to creating a more equitable, welcoming SWWA.
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You may recognize them from Green Eggs and Ham, Summertime Cruisin', their Holiday Meals program, or one of the many other ways this couple shares their time and generousity. In any case, give us a hand in thanking Mark and Ali for their intention and impact!
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We are thrilled to present Karen Morrison with this year's Community Champion Award. Karen works tirelessly to build and uplift others, especially focusing on healing the generational trauma of BIPOC communities.
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In 2022, she pioneered the first Juneteenth Freedom Celebration in Esther Short Park, uplifting Black and African American culture and honoring the American ideal of "liberty and justice for ALL." All ages are welcome to join the festivities as Esther Short Park this June 17!
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We are thrilled to present Karen Morrison with this year's Community Champion Award. Karen works tirelessly to build and uplift others, especially focusing on healing the generational trauma of BIPOC communities.
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We’re so excited… we just can’t hide it! We finally have our copies of Majora Carter’s book 📚Reclaiming Your Community 📚 We’re looking forward to welcoming Majora to our Luncheon in a few weeks. She is quite an inspiration ✨
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We are honored to present First Pacific Financial with our Friend of the Foundation Award. Todd Engblom-Stryker, principal, fosters a culture of giving in both his personal and professional lives. His team is driven by their want to be a force for positive change, & they are!
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Join us in celebrating our 2023 Friends of the Foundation! 🎉
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Thanks to our incredible 🙌 Gold Sponsors 🙌 for pitching in to make our 2023 Annual Luncheon possible! We know you love that this event is not a fundraiser - these are the folks you have to thank for that 😊
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If you made it to our Annual Luncheon last year, what was your favorite part? If this is your first year, what are you looking forward to most? Let us know in the comments!
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This year, the theme for our Annual Luncheon is "Take Root", which was inspired by our incredible keynote speaker, Majora Carter. Look forward to hearing an incredible message from Majora on June 6. Get your tickets today at buff.ly/3zZF3g1 !
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Majora is an Urban Revitalizer who has spent her career bettering the South Bronx where she grew up. She famously says, "Nobody should have to move out of their neighborhood to live in a better one," reminding us that we have the power to transform our communities from the inside
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Our Annual Luncheon provides an opportunity to learn from inspiring voices, connect with people who are passionate about community causes and celebrate the spirit of giving that adds so much to our region. Tickets are on sale now. Get yours today at buff.ly/3zZF3g1!
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Do you love SWWA? Are you passionate about equity, justice and inclusion? Do you have expereince as an accountant or an office coordinator? Head on over to buff.ly/3M8Yudp to check out our current open positions!
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PS: If you know someone who might be a good fit, share this tweet with them so they don't miss out 😊
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💛 GIVE BIG TODAY & TOMORROW 💛 Check out the nonprofits we're donating to, and choose an org to support today and tomorrow at buff.ly/3UeZFu2 . Giving helps create the community we want to live in, so show what you want for southwest Washington!
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ARE YOU READY TO CHANGE THE WORLD?! GiveBIG kicks off at MIDNIGHT tonight and continues through 11:59PM on Wednesday! Let the generosity flow and show those nonprofits your BIG love for the hard work they do! Make a BIG impact in a few easy clicks at buff.ly/3UeZFu2
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Support nonprofits that make learning opportunities accessible to everyone in our community! When you invest in them, you're helping to create a more educated SWWA. Find local organizations that focus on education at buff.ly/41hyils and choose one to support May 2-3!
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Give SWWA some peace of mind! Find #safety oriented nonprofits to #donate to during GiveBIG at buff.ly/41hyils and don't forget to check out our nonprofit Prizes!
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Want to see a more vibrant, artistic SWWA? Find organizations that work to make that happen and support their missions with your dollars during GiveBIG on May 2-3. Browse nonprofits at buff.ly/41hyils and check out our nonprofit Prizes to decide when you want to give BIG
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Giving is a way of creating the community we want to live in. What do you want to see more of in SWWA? #givewhereyoulive
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🌲 Take Root 🌲 Celebrate the efforts and contributions that transform, grow, and sustain thriving communities at our Annual Luncheon. Join us in uplifting individuals and organizations who are investing in the people and places that make southwest Washington special.
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Be inspired by their journeys and consider ways to nurture your community. We don't have to move away to find a place we belong - we can create it right here! Get tickets today at buff.ly/3zZF3g1
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It’s easy to find an organization whose purpose aligns with your passions! Check out buff.ly/3UeZFu2 to discover local nonprofits that resonate with you. Get your friends on board to see what a BIG difference you can make!
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