We have a daunting task this year with the Neighbors Care fund. Topping last year's outstanding effort, where nearly $50,000 was raised, will not be easy. We believe North Central Washington residents have it in their heart to help us not only match last year's total, but better it by a good margin.
With the economy continuing to struggle, we know the need is greater than ever.
Literacy opens doors: Language capabilities translate into better jobs
WENATCHEE — Alfonso Flores credits the Wenatchee Valley Literacy Council for helping him become a citizen of the United States last month. English may be a difficult second language to learn for Flores, who immigrated here from Mexico 10 years ago, but he knows his chances of keeping and advancing in his job will improve along with his skill to speak, read and write. READ MORE »
2011 NEIGHBORS CARE FUND PROJECTS
- AZ's Cafe
- AmeriCorps tutoring program
- YMCA After School program
- Wenatchee Valley Literacy Council
DONATE ONLINE
Click here to donate online to the Neighbors Care Fund through the Community Foundation of North Central Washington. Be sure to choose the Neighbors Care Fund campaign option at the top of the donation form.
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"The biggest factor in the drive's success was the caring, compassion and generosity of the World's readers." —Cal FitzSimmons, Managing Editor, The Wenatchee World
