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 November - Hospice at The Chaplaincy
November is National Hospice Month. Hospice enhances the quality of life for patients and family by providing spiritual, emotional, and physical care. Live with Life, Comfort and dignity. Call Hospice at The Chaplaincy at (509) 783-7416.
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October - Ready By Five
Ready by Five is a program that encourages parent involvement with their children at an early age. Parents by modeling for your children and demonstrating by example, your child can achieve success and be ready by five. For more information you can contact Elizabeth Mendoza, Community Liason or Helen Marieskind, Executive Director for Ready by Five at (509) 853-1107 or send an email to elizabethm@readybyfive.org.
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October - Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. Both Benton-Franklin Counties have domestic violence services. Show your support by coming to our Candlelight Vigil on Thursday October 29th at 6pm at the John Dam Plaza. It is a chance to educate yourself on the agency, awareness, and help find the power in volunteering. For more information call 582-9841 or 1-800-648-1277. Together we can make a difference in our community.
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September - "Cuisine De Vin"
Come and enjoy fine wine, gourmet food and beautiful atmosphere for the "Cuisine De Vin" at the Terra Blanca Estate Winery on October 3rd. This fantastic event will benefit the Childrens Development Center who provides intervention services for infants and toddlers with devlopmental delays and challenges. For more information please call 735-1062.
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July - BMAC Long Term Care of SE Washington
We are here to educate about the Ombudsman Program which is designed to promote the interests, well- being and rights of residents living in assisted or nursing facilities. What is elder abuse/neglect and how to report it. Also, if you are interested in making a positive impact in your community become a volunteer and call 1-800-562-6028.
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August - Benton Franklin Volunteer Center
The Benton Franklin Volunteer Center engages volunteers to build a better community. Over 6,000 volunteers provides leadership, direction, organization, management and resouces. Meeting the needs of our community. For more information call 582-0631.
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June - Lourdes Health Network
Lourdes Network Provides Free Mammograms To Uninsured Women in Benton and Franklin Counties.
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May - Walla Walla Community College "Impact" Life Transitions Program
Impact Life Transitions Program provides solutions to those who face barriers to employment and training.
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April - Boys and Girls Club of Benton and Franklin County
Boys and Girls Club of Benton and Franklin County promotes ways that children can become active in the community. The "Raise the Raquet" Event on April 24-25 which will include a silent auction. Come to this event and all proceeds will go towards the Boys and Girls Club.
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March - Sales Outlet Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery and Thrift Store
Shopping at Sales Outlet Safew Harbor Crisis Nursery and Thrift Store protects children from abuse/neglect by funding the vital services.
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February - Children's Home Society
Childrens home Society want do develop healthy children create strong families and speak for children.
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November - Ombudsman Program
We are here to educate about the Ombudsman Program which is designed to promote the interests, well- being and rights of residents living in assisted or nursing facilities. What is elder abuse/neglect and how to report it. Also, if you are interested in making a positive impact in your community become a volunteer and call 1-800-562-6028.
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October - Ready By Five
Ready by Five is a program that encourages parent involvement with their children at an early age. Parents by modeling for your children and demonstrating by example, your child can achieve success and be ready by five. For more information you can contact Elizabeth Mendoza, Community Liason or Helen Marieskind, Executive Director for Ready by Five at (509) 853-1107 or send an email to elizabethm@readybyfive.org.
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August - Yakima Chapter Make A Wish Foundation
Since 1986 the local chapter of the Make a Wish Foundation has granted 170 wishes for children in the Yakima Valley. Help bring hope, strength and joy to local kids. Visit northwestwishes.org to find out how to refer a child, become volunteer or donate today.
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July - Yakima Valley Habitat For Humanity Celebrates 25 Years
Yakima Valley Habitat for Humanity ic celebrating 25 years. We are have built 126 homes decent housing for many families in the Yakima Area. If you would like to donate and volunteer please call us at (509) 453-8077.
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June 17- July 20 - Sunnyside Lower Valley Hospice
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May 17-June 16 - Yakima Youth and Soccer Association
Yakima Youth and Soccer Association wants to build a Central Washington Soccer Center and a better future for youth soccer players.
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February 23 - March 16 - Catholic Charities Housing Services
Catholic Charities Housing Services offers 3-4 Bedroom homes to low-income families and individuals. You must attend classes and work 250 sweat hours.
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March - Yakima Youth Awards Nominations
Its time to nominate a child that has made a difference in the Yakima community. The Deadline is March 9, 2009
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