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The Chelsea Hicks Foundation was founded in 2009 and inspired by Chelsea Hicks. While undergoing 22 months of treatment for childhood cancer, Chelsea loved playing dress-up with her young cousins and fellow patients – and the joy of play and reminder of childhood was therapeutic for her and everyone around her. When Chelsea passed away at the age […]

The Merchants Exchange has grown and expanded in order to keep pace with the ever-changing maritime trade and advancing technology. Operating 24-hours a day, seven days a week, the Exchange is an integral part of the maritime industry providing the Lower Columbia and Willamette River maritime and harbor communities with valuable information and service. In […]

Our mission is to provide positive, safe, recreational & educational experiences for youth in our community. All of PYAC’s programs are designed to help give youth the tools they will need to successfully navigate through adolescence. We use a very “common sense” approach to youth development. Simply put, we believe the more positive assets youth […]

Our goal is to “create healing spaces and happy faces” for children who are experiencing extended hospital stays. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We support children who are fighting cancer and other life threatening illnesses who require extended hospital stays. Our mission is to make a child’s hospital stay brighter with comforting room décor. […]

At the American Cancer Society, we’re on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we’ll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better.

The Oregon Homicide Investigators Association is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit educational corporation dedicated to improving investigative and prosecution outcomes in murders, serious assaults, and missing persons investigations. OHIA is committed to providing resources, networking and training opportunities to investigators throughout the State of Oregon. 

Our mission is to empower youth to be health leaders through education, mentorship, and community outreach.

Emergency Food Network provides 13.9 million pounds of healthy, nutritious food annually to 76 food pantries, meal sites, and shelters for distribution to families and individuals in need. There are 1.3 million visits to food pantries and meal sites in Pierce County each year – and 56% of these visits are children and seniors! Emergency […]

Bambinos, Oregon is a non-profit ministry that aims to reduce stress in the homes of Polk County, Oregon families by providing essential supplies, extra-curricular scholarships, and emotional support. As we demonstrate the love of Christ our hope is to impact families in such a way that their lives are transformed, contributing to a healthier community.