Richland studio owner seeking 88 ‘key’ partners for projectPainted pianos transformed into public works of art and gathering places have begun popping up in Richland with more planned around the Tri-Cities.The grass-roots arts project, spearheaded by Cynthia Vaughn, owner of Richland’s Magnolia Music Studios and director of Opera on the...
Tri-Cities Pregnancy Network is now called You MedicalThe Tri-Cities Pregnancy Network decided to shed its name of 29 years and embrace a new one as it plans to expand its program offerings.The pro-life, Christian-based agency known around the region for offering women free pregnancy testing and support became You Medical...
By Beau RuffThe concept of gifting is simply that you give something to someone or something for no value in return. That is, the donor gives something worth value to the donee (or the recipient). The concept is simple but it is one of the most powerful tools utilized as...
By Robin WojtanikThe Tri-City community benefits from both grass-roots and professional efforts to spread awareness of STEM concepts, projects and ideas in the region.[blockquote quote="It’s vital to get kids interested in STEM topics early in their education journey if they are to continue on that path into adulthood." source="Jillian Cadwell"...
A cancer diagnosis can make patients and their loved ones question their faith.But a new program at a Kennewick church is reminding those affected by the disease that God plays a larger role.“A person needs to be reminded of that — that God is bigger than their cancer,” said Marilou...
New $1.2 million facility doubles space for Support, Advocacy & Resource CenterMoving into a building twice the size of its previous facility has served as a catalyst for the Support, Advocacy & Resource Center to expand its on-site counseling services and increase its services for sex trafficking victims.The move to...
By Timothy WarrenThe culture of most nonprofits is based on trust, honesty and a commitment to public interest. But a noble mission and sparkling public image are not bullet-proof protection against fraud. Timothy Warron,CliftonLarsonAllenAccording to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ 2016 Report to the Nations, while only 2.4 percent of...
Having just completed work on a five-year, $2.6 million grant for Washington State University in June, LoAnn Ayers started as president and chief executive officer of the United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties July 1, succeeding Beverly Weber upon her retirement.[blockquote quote="It’s all in an effort to help connect...
The organization once known as Tri-Cities Chaplaincy has been given a new name and image that better reflects the evolution and expansion of its care.The rebranding project has been two years in the making, said Leslie Streeter, director of communications of the non-profit organization now called Chaplaincy Health Care.“We started...
By Jeff Morrow for TCAJOBEveryone at Dun Roamin Ranch has his or her stories.And every one of those stories can bring tears to a listener’s eyes. Happy tears.[blockquote quote="In each lesson you can usually expect a little miracle." source="Jill McCary, owner of Strides Therapeutic Horsemanship Center" align="right" max_width="300px"]So this is...
