Charitable Giving & Nonprofits

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.

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.

Grace Clinic receives grant to expand mental health services

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:00:00 -0500

The Tri-Cities' fully free health care provider has received a big lift to expand its ability to serve the mental health needs of its hundreds of clients.

Strategic giving starts with strategic planning

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Strategic and forward-looking planning can improve the balance between charitable contributions and the amount of taxes to be paid.

A retirement strategy in which charity wins and heirs save

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

With thoughtful planning, you can significantly reduce the tax burden on your heirs while maximizing your charitable impact.

Cash-strapped symphony launches effort to stay afloat

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

The Mid-Columbia Symphony has an abbreviated slate of concerts this year as it works to build up its resources amid financial instability.

Nonprofit serving youth in crisis plans move into bigger office

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

A nonprofit serving youth in crisis in Benton and Franklin counties is consolidating its two Kennewick offices into a new, larger space to better support its staff and the community.

Automation boosts manufacturing efficiency at SIGN

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0400

A local nonprofit is using automation to increase its manufacturing capacity, priming the organization to help serve more patients in need of orthopedic surgery around the world.

Church with Hanford-era roots turns final act into blessing

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400

A 76-year-old Richland church has come to the end of its life, but its generous congregation’s final act is continuing to help the community.

Holiday Bazaars 2025

nathan@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Here’s our annual roundup of Tri-Cities area bazaars.

Benton County, fair association reach deal for fairgrounds lease

ty@tcjournal.biz — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 23:00:00 -0400

Benton County commissioners and the Benton-Franklin Fair Association have agreed to a new lease that will keep the Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo at the Benton County Fairgrounds for the next five years.

Community shares words of hope during Hospice House remodel

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0400

The Tri-Cities Chaplaincy invited the community to stop by the facility to see the progress on the renovation and to leave their mark by writing positive notes, verses, quotes, blessings or cherished memories on the bones of the building.

Catholic Charities buys $1.4 million building in downtown Kennewick

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

Catholic Charities Central Washington recently bought the former Esprit building at 110 N. Cascade St., at the corner of Cascade Street and Canal Drive, for $1.4 million, according to Benton County property records.

First Dream Court in state to debut in Prosser

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:00:00 -0400

Basketball and pickleball fans, rejoice: A basketball Hall-of-Famer and Olympian will attend this week’s ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the state’s first Dream Court.

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.

Salvation Army buys Pasco property for expansion

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

The Salvation Army Tri-Cities is moving several of its services to a new, larger building as it works to expand and enhance its community offerings.

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.”

Pasco horse therapy nonprofit closes amid financial hardships

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

A Tri-Cities nonprofit offering horse therapy services to veterans, first responders and others with disabilities and private lessons is closing after 19 years.

Goodwill moves forward with plans for new Pasco store

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Goodwill Industries of the Columbia bought the 5-acre undeveloped property next door to Walmart five years ago with plans to build a store.

Man impersonating WA state agency charged with stealing $90K in fraud scheme

jgoldsteinstreet@washingtonstatestandard.com — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400

Thousands of businesses and charities received bills last fall that appeared to be from the state of Washington, but they were part of a fraud scheme.

Group helps lift women out of poverty and into workforce

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400

The Pasco-based nonprofit has been providing impoverished and exploited women with a second chance and a safe place for them to gain experience through work and training to attain living-wage jobs in the community, and its offerings are expanding to help more women.

AmeriCorps cuts disrupt services to hundreds of Tri-Cities kids

ty@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400

The Trump administration’s recent decision to strip $400 million in funding for AmeriCorps won’t directly affect many paychecks in the Tri-Cities, but it will hit multiple services for hundreds of children in the region.

Nonprofit aims to build homes for those in recovery

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

A nonprofit focused on providing stable housing for those in recovery is poised to build its first residential community for up to six families while they work toward self-sufficiency.

Nonprofits thrive thanks to support from Hanford’s contractors

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

One Hanford contractor estimated that collectively, the Hanford prime contractors donate more than $1 million to nonprofits each year in both financial donations and volunteered time.

Volunteers step up to serve nearly 1,500 people each week

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:43:00 -0400

A team of volunteers – many of them seniors – help to serve those seeking assistance and more are always needed.

Get your S’mores fix before they’re gone

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:25:00 -0400

As the weather warms up, Girl Scout cookie sales are coming soon to booths around the Tri-Cities, and this year will be the last season for one of the cookie flavors.

Grant powers key kitchen improvements to support meals for seniors

rachel@tcjournal.biz — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Mid-Columbia Meals on Wheels gets assist from Lamb Weston to upgrade critical kitchen equipment.

Habitat, DNR explore affordable housing project in Pasco

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

Tri-County Partners Habitat for Humanity is doing its part to provide affordable housing – and a potential agreement with the state Department of Natural Resources may be a way to offer more of it.

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.

Tri-Citian to share how MLK Jr.’s most famous speech almost didn’t happen

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:16:39 -0500

Two showings of “The Dream…We Almost Never Heard” are planned Jan. 18 in Richland.