A Tri-Cities nonprofit dedicated to serving people in the region with significant vision challenges is closing at the end of August after nearly three decades in operation.

Second Harvest's mission is made possible by the hard work and dedication of the good people in the agriculture and food industry, who generously donate 90% – yes, 90% – of the 35 million pounds of food we distribute each year. 

A Kennewick-based nonprofit with a long history in the Tri-Cities has changed its name to better reflect its mission.

A new program aimed at offering training to local nonprofit board members is available through Three Rivers Community Foundation.

Two executive directors of nonprofits — one to support refugees and immigrants, and the other kids — received Kennewick’s highest honors.

"I know what it’s like, what the families are going through. (Helping them get the grant) is something that I’m very proud I was able to accomplish."

The mission’s existing shelter for women and children is on North Second Avenue in Pasco. It’s in a building that’s more than 100 years old, with aging electrical, plumbing and heating systems.

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy and Horse Heaven Hills Pet Urgent Care are offering a pet loss grief support group on Dec. 13.

The 3 Rivers Community Foundation distributed the grants to several nonprofits Nov. 30 during its Celebration of Philanthropy event at the Red Lion Columbia Center in Kennewick.