Philanthropy

Startup supporter and philanthropist named Tri-Citian of the Year

Sun, 03 May 2026 18:00:00 -0400

One of the Mid-Columbia’s leading boosters for the region’s business community and entrepreneurs, is the 2026 Tri-Citian of the Year.

HAAP awards $230K in scholarships

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

Forty graduating seniors from across the greater Tri-Cities area with career aspirations ranging from business and finance to STEM and law recently received $230,000 in scholarships from a long-running academic program.

Annual breakfast raises $55K to support Kadlec programs

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0400

From specialized medical equipment to scholarships, the March 26 fundraising breakfast for the Kadlec Foundation secured donations to support Kadlec Regional Medical Center and help it serve the region’s health care needs.

Kennewick Man, Woman of the Year celebrated for lifting up youth

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

Both individuals, who have built upon their families’ long-standing Tri-Cities legacies through philanthropy, community involvement and business leadership, were honored at the annual awards ceremony on Feb. 23.

Gesa opens scholarships for prospective, current higher ed students

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Richland-based Gesa Credit Union is putting $150,000 up for grabs as it begins accepting applications for scholarships.

State officials urge consumers to watch out for scams during holiday giving

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Everything from toys and clothes to food and cash makes its way to numerous charitable causes during the holiday season. And that’s why two state agencies are offering resources to make sure Washingtonians’ generosity goes to legitimate causes.

Gesa asks community join in holiday gift drive

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Gesa Credit Union is kicking off its annual Holiday Gift Drive and is hoping the community will help it meet its goal of providing 500 gifts to several nonprofits.

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.

Hanford contractors donate $25.5K to food bank

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

The six primary companies cleaning up the Hanford site came together to donate to the Tri-Cities Food Bank at a time when food assistance nonprofits are struggling to meet demands.

Mid-Columbia Duck Race winner named

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 21:00:00 -0400

The grand prize winner of the 37th annual Rotary Mid-Columbia Duck Race will receive a new car for having the first duck over the finish line.

McCurley kicks off annual food drive

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

McCurley Dealerships is launching its 23rd annual Hometown Food Drive, set to run through the month of October. In its 23 years, the program has provided 1.7 million pounds of food.

Dedication ceremony set for reconstructed Vietnam veteran monument

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400

A monument honoring the first servicemember from Kennewick killed in the Vietnam War will be rededicated following a community-led restoration effort.

Gesa launches branded cards for Pasco’s newest high schools

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400

New high schools mean new branded debit cards from Gesa Credit Union that can raise money for student activities.

She witnessed SIGN’s impact firsthand, now she’ll lead the nonprofit

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400

A Tri-City nonprofit focused on helping the injured poor in need of orthopedic surgery has named a new CEO who embraces the heart of the organization’s mission – helping those most in need.

Nonprofits face headwinds but remain committed to their mission

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400

“I definitely encourage people to continue giving, to continue going to the events organizations are putting together. I know we’re all creating opportunities to make your dollars go far.”

Nonprofit raises more than $30,000 during 48-hour fundraiser

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Columbia Ability Alliance raised tens of thousands of dollars from 80 donors during its second annual 48-hour fundraiser, though it fell short of its goal.

Grants available for Tri-City emergency food, shelter efforts

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:58:18 -0500

Nearly $150,000 in grants are available for Tri-City nonprofits providing food and shelter, as well as rent or mortgage assistance, to community members in need.

Second Harvest seeks volunteers for sorting, packing foods

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:14:22 -0500

In the three years she’s been a volunteer at 2nd Harvest Tri-Cities in Pasco, tons of food have passed through Kathy Mitchell’s hands. Mitchell is a retired Kennewick School District teacher, who spent decades teaching first graders the fundamentals of reading, writing and arithmetic.[blockquote quote="We need about 1,000 volunteer hours...

Corvettes on the Columbia revs up to raise money for Make-A-Wish

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:10:15 -0500

Eight years ago, McCurley Integrity Dealerships was looking for a way to reach out to Corvette enthusiasts.[blockquote quote="The proceeds from our event stay in Eastern Washington. From Spokane to Walla Walla, that’s where the money goes." source="Matthew Price, commercial accounts manager for McCurley Integrity Dealerships" align="right" max_width="300px"]“We’ve always sold Corvettes,...

Three Rivers Community Foundation promotes philanthropy and planned giving

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 20:06:59 -0500

Behind the success of every great nonprofit is a passionate community leader fighting for a worthwhile cause. And behind every nonprofit leader is an organization helping to make that happen. In the Tri-Cities, that organization is the Three Rivers Community Foundation.[blockquote quote="We don’t only support them with funds, but we...

Mustangs for Mustangs helps families by tackling immediate needs head-on

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:58:30 -0500

[blockquote quote="It doesn’t take a massive commitment by any one person, just some awareness and watching what gets posted." source="Brett Dillahunt, organizer of Mustangs for Mustangs" align="right" max_width="300px"]Mustangs for Mustangs is a philanthropic organization born almost two years ago and somewhat by accident, said organizer Brett Dillahunt. The mission, however,...

Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation leads expansion capital campaign

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 19:49:08 -0500

It’s been more than two decades since the Tri-Cities Cancer Center first opened its doors.[blockquote quote="Volunteers are a big issue. We can’t do what we do without them." source="Phil Gallagher, Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation board president" align="right" max_width="300px"]The Cancer Center started as a partnership between three local hospitals, Kadlec Regional...

Getting the biggest bang for your charity buck

Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:59:46 -0500

By Beau Ruff for TCAJOBAs this issue is devoted, in part, to the issue of philanthropy, I thought it prudent to review some basic charitable gifting techniques and how those techniques can be employed in a sophisticated manner to help get the biggest bang for your buck. Beau Ruff,Cornerstone Wealth...