Nonprofits

Pasco Aviation Museum plans to expand into former Navy hangar

ty@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

It took close to six years and $600,000 to transform the former control tower of Naval Air Station Pasco into the Pasco Aviation Museum before it opened in 2018.

Arts group finds new space with enough room for theater of its own

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

After years without a permanent stage, this arts group has found a place to call home that includes room for a theater.

Richland Public Facilities District taps veteran community leader as director

ty@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

The Richland Public Facilities District has named a new executive director with more than two decades of experience in community development and public policy.

Grad student’s work supports plans for a Black history museum in Pasco

ty@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A WSU graduate student's research into east Pasco’s Black-owned businesses is helping support plans for a future museum preserving the region’s Black history.

Mid-Columbia arts leader to take his final bow with upcoming season

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:00:00 -0400

The longtime director of one of the Tri-Cities’ longest running performing arts groups is stepping down.

Anonymous donor launches $1 million match challenge for youth mental health

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

An anonymous donor has given a local nonprofit $500,000 toward its expansion into a new Kennewick facility – and committed to matching community donations dollar for dollar up to $1 million

Anonymous donor issues $75,000 matching challenge to support local nonprofits

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:00:00 -0400

3 Rivers Community Foundation has announced the launch of its 2026 Meet the Moment Campaign, a community fundraising effort supporting nonprofits serving Benton and Franklin counties.

New youth center aims to provide safe space for kids

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

A nonprofit dedicated to mentoring youth ages 8 to 17 recently opened a new youth center to “offer a safe haven” for kids.

Longtime nursery faces uncertain future as lease ends

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

For more than 40 years, a local couple have been selling a wide variety of plants, with plenty of wisdom and tips to grow them served up right along with them. Now, their Kennewick plant shop Flower Farm will be replaced by a gas station, causing uncertainty about the future of their business.

Tri-Cities business leaders, retirees form unlikely music group

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400

This unlikely rock band – made up of local business leaders and retirees – has grown beyond a one-time gig for a fundraiser into an unexpected outlet for connection, collaboration and community involvement.

Senior-focused agency parts ways with top leader

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:30:00 -0400

After several months of changes, from adding programs to a major name change and rebrand, the leader of one of the largest social-service nonprofits in the Tri-Cities has parted ways as the agency works to “align” with its “long-term vision.”

Housing authority executive is no longer with agency

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

The suspended executive director of the Housing Authority of the City of Pasco & Franklin County is no longer with the agency.

Tri-City groups receive $8.4M for affordable housing

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500

The state Department of Commerce has awarded funds to support 56 affordable housing units in the Tri-Cities.

Diversity nonprofit receives $1.1 million for affordable housing initiative

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500

A Tri-City nonprofit will receive $1.1 million from the state Department of Commerce to support affordable housing in the Mid-Columbia.

Q&A with VJ Meadows

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Q&A with VJ Meadows, executive director, Tri-Cities Food Bank.

Grant helps Tri-Cities nonprofit meet growing demand for survivor services

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:00:00 -0500

A Tri-Cities nonprofit serving survivors of sex trafficking is making upgrades to its new outreach center in Kennewick after receiving a $15,000 grant.

77 local nonprofits receive $372K during record grant year

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

The 3 Rivers Community Foundation distributed a record $372,501 in grants to 77 local nonprofits during its annual Celebration of Philanthropy luncheon on Dec. 10 in Kennewick.

Toys for Tots seeks volunteers

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Toys for Tots Tri-Cities, a nonprofit that distributes thousands of toys to families in need throughout the Tri-Cities, is seeking volunteers this December as it sorts and prepares toys donated by the community.

Legal Aid honors attorneys for championing access to justice

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Benton Franklin Legal Aid honored several attorneys at its annual attorney appreciation luncheon and celebrated some milestones.

Disability-focused nonprofit sells off commercial ventures

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

A Kennewick-based nonprofit is divesting some of its for-profit businesses to better concentrate resources on its mission of breaking down barriers to help empower individuals.

Numbers, neighbors and notion of goodwill define bingo hall’s winning formula

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

This Kennewick bingo hall is a place for connections, where friends and family share laughs while vying for a win. It’s also a place that supports a longtime nonprofit’s mission to make the Tri-Cities a better place.

Push a button, change a life with these unique vending machines

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

For three weeks, Tri-Citians can donate to five local and two international nonprofits in a unique way – via a vending machine.

$1.2M renovation consolidates Red Cross services under one roof

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0500

The Red Cross has consolidated its services into an already familiar space.

Largest Social-Service Nonprofits

nathan@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400