Up to 29 grants of up to $10,000 each are available to eligible microenterprises operating in the City of Kennewick. Grants are funded by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, as allocated to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Businesses meeting the criteria and operating within the city limits of Kennewick are eligible to apply.
Mercy Corps Northwest, on behalf of the City of Kennewick, will be administering $290,000 in grants to microenterprises (businesses with 5 or fewer employees, including the owner). Application Period: June 9th – 9am to June 11th – 5pm Eligibility Requirements:
For additional information, please contact Alisha Piper, Community Development Coordinator 509-585-4432 or [email protected]
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Lourdes Health is pleased to announce that Joshua Scoville, ARNP, has joined Lourdes Health in our Rheumatology department.
Joshua will practice at Lourdes Rheumatology, located at 520 N. 4th Ave. inside Lourdes Medical Center. Joshua will practice with Sudeep Thapa, MD. “We are pleased to have Joshua join our team and are excited to be growing our rheumatology practice,” said Melda Velasquez, Director of Clinic Operations. “Mr. Scoville will be a wonderful addition and brings great experience to this clinic.” Joshua comes to Lourdes from Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he was a Family Nurse Practitioner at Idaho Falls Arthritis Clinic/Institute of Arthritis Research. He also previously worked there as an Infusion Nurse/Study Coordinator and has also worked as a Cardiovascular Floor Nurse. He earned his Master of Science in Nursing at Walden University and his undergraduate nursing degree at Brigham Young University-Idaho. He is board certified as a Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and Association of Rheumatology Professionals. The Lourdes Rheumatology clinic can be reached at 509.416.8890. Once upon a time, at a library near, the Summer Reading Challenge brought kids and adults hours of cheer. From June 1 to August 14, Mid-Columbia Libraries (MCL) invites readers of all ages to imagine their story by reading or listening for 15 hours, or by playing book bingo, for a chance to win!
Participants can register at midcolumbialibraries.org/summer-reading-challenge, and there are two ways to participate: fill out a challenge log to complete a total of 15 hours reading or listening, or—for teens and adults—play book bingo. Logs and bingo forms in English and Spanish are available on the website to download and print. There is also a bookmark contest going on through June 5. Everyone who completes the challenge will be entered to win a Nintendo Switch, and there are opportunities to win additional Amazon gift card prizes. Kids ages 12 and under who finish the challenge receive a free book; teens and adults get a book bag, while supplies last. All prizes are provided by Friends of Mid-Columbia Libraries. For the health and safety of customers, staff, and guest performers, all Summer Reading Challenge programs will be online this year. There will be new activities posted each week exploring themes like dragons, fairies, Harry Potter, and more. MCL will offer virtual presentations, including concerts with fun, witty singer Eric Herman on July 8 at 11 am and Latin Grammy-winning children's group The Lucky Band on July 24 at 11 am. Details and links will be posted on Facebook. MCL’s 12 branches and Bookmobile remain closed until further notice; however, the library’s digital branch is open 24/7. Cardholders can access to thousands of eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming video, and more anytime, anywhere at midcolumbialibraries.org. Instant digital library cards are available. The Richland Public Library Summer Reading Program may look a little different this year, as the library facility remains closed to the public in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, patrons and program participants will still have access to a variety of digital resources, an online storytime, and fun grab and go activities. In addition, there will also be an opportunity to give back to the community. Richland library staff have been working hard to provide a variety of ways for the public to give back, have fun, and stay engaged.
"Our staff remain committed to providing services to our citizens and are very excited to launch the Summer Reading Program and other virtual activities. Our library staff has always been considered essential in the eyes of our public," said Leslie Campbell Hime, Manager of the Richland Public Library. “Imagine Your Story”, the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program, begins on Monday, June 1, 2020, and is open to all ages, from babies to adults. It is easy to register and track the minutes you spend reading. Participants earn virtual badges as they progress with raffle tickets given to enter for a variety of prizes. An extra incentive this year is the community challenge to read for a collective total of 100,000 minutes. AECOM Richland will donate $1,000 to the Tri-Cities Food Bank if the challenge is met. To enroll in the Summer Reading Program, visit richland.beanstack.org, and follow the instructions. You do not need a library card or be a Richland resident to enroll. There is also a mobile app. available to download for easy updates and tracking. The Richland Library continues to offer temporary digital library cards and will soon provide enhanced access to Ancestry.com. There are also future plans for drive-up or curbside capabilities. Be sure to visit myrichlandlibrary.org or the Richland Library Facebook page (facebook.com/RPLibrary) for updates. Capital Choice Financial Services Announces the Launch of Free Financial Educational Seminar6/1/2020 Capital Choice is excited to announce the launch of a Free
COMPLIMENTARY Financial Educational Seminal. You’ve spent a lifetime accumulating money for your retirement. You’ve saved, invested and taken advantage of workplace retirement plans. Now you have to make important decisions about how to generate a steady income stream and outlive your funds, and these decisions could have lasting repercussions. Need extra money, want extra time with your family, friends or yourself to provide flexibility in your schedule. Be your own boss, start your own team and start living the dream! The official launch date for our Financial Seminar will be on June 23rd from 6pm-730pm at the connect workplace lounge. Located 8350 W Grandridge Blvd Suite 200, Kennewick, WA 99336. Capital Choice Financial Services believes in helping families and our community to build financial stability in their lives. Also creating a business opportunity for those wanting to free up time and flexibility in their lives. Create your own schedule, be your own boss, and spend more time with your loved ones. We offer affordable life insurance, help with debt reductions, and also help with retirement plans. Jerry Ta “I got a couple $500,000 dollars in life insurance with living benefits coverage for less than $100 combined.” Capital Choice Financial Services, Inc is a network of independent business men and women, representing various life and health insurance companies. The Hanford Feeding Families Fundraiser has raised over $50,000 for Second Harvest’s COVID-19 Response Fund. Online donations totaling $51,360 have been received as of 12:00 p.m. today.
The online fundraiser was held May 18-27 in response to an urgent increase in demand for basic food needs throughout the Columbia Basin due to the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognizing the growing demand for food, the Hanford Prime Contractors and their labor union partners, HAMTC and the Central Washington Building Trades, joined to raise money for Second Harvest through the Hanford Feeding Families Fundraiser. “The generous and immediate response of Hanford contractor employees and union members will help meet the increased need for food in communities throughout the Columbia Basin and Yakima Valley,” said Jason Clark, president and CEO of Second Harvest. “Amidst the uncertainty that the COVID-19 crisis has brought to our community, the One Hanford team stepped up to help ensure that access to healthy food remains stable for those most affected during these difficult times. Our thanks for giving the gift of food and hope to our neighbors in need.” “I am extremely grateful to all the contributors and to the Hanford team of contractors for supporting the fundraiser to help feed those in need,” said Peter Bengtson, representative for the team. “Partnering with Second Harvest, especially during these unprecedented times caused by the pandemic, shows us what can be done when we work together to tackle a tangible need in our community.” The One Hanford organizers set a goal of raising $50,000. Those organizations involved in the fundraising included Amentum, Bechtel, CH2M Hill Plateau Remediation Company, HPMC Occupational Medical Services, Mission Support Alliance, Washington River Protection Solutions, HAMTC and Central Washington Building Trades. Those interested in supporting the Hanford Feeding Families Fundraiser can donate at 2-harvest.org/onehanford through June 2. After considering numerous options to host Independence Day events that would adhere to state and health department guidelines amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, it has been determined to postpone events that had been scheduled for July 4th.
The Carousel Foundation Board of Directors, its sponsors and City of Kennewick officials have elected to postpone the River of Fire Fireworks display until 2021. The City of Pasco has cancelled the Grand Old 4th Parade and is postponing the Fireworks show at the GESA Stadium to a later date in 2020, date to be determined. Each city has different restrictions on the use of personal fireworks. The use of personal fireworks are banned in the City of Kennewick and while some personal fireworks are permitted within the cities of Pasco, Richland, and West Richland, there are restrictions on the types of fireworks authorized.
On Tuesday, June 9th, the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation will host its 20th Annual Cancer Crushing Breakfast virtually starting at 8:00AM. The entire community is invited to attend.
The virtual breakfast will give the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation an opportunity to share the progress of the Cancer Center and to raise funds in support of cancer patients and their families. Participants will enjoy a can’t miss presentation as the Foundation shares exciting updates in cancer care for our region. Make an Investment. Make an Impact. If interested in attending as an individual or being a table host, please call our Foundation office at (509) 737-3373. Reservations are required by Tuesday, June 2nd. Participants will also be able to pick-up a breakfast at one of five convenient Tri-Cities locations prior to joining the virtual event. The Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation Breakfast is generously sponsored by Leidos and Centerra, parent companies of Mission Support Alliance. All funds raised stay local and provide valuable non-reimbursed cancer programs and services for patients, their families, and the community. The Foundation provides Support Services for individuals in our community, which are instrumental in helping patients and their families deal with the diagnosis of cancer. We offer assistance in understanding treatment options; dealing with the side effects of treatment; coping with the feelings and questions of family and friends; and understanding how to talk to a child about the diagnosis of cancer. Our desire is to address the needs of patients and their families not covered by insurance. In addition, we offer the Ralph R. Peterson Library (cancer resource library), free community cancer screenings, rehabilitation, our Palliative Care and Survivorship programs, a Resource Center to address the unique needs of cancer patients and so much more. We offer numerous non-reimbursed services and education, which are available to those affected by cancer in our region no matter where they are receiving their treatment. These offerings are funded through the generous community support of the Tri-Cities Cancer Center Foundation. Three Rivers Community Foundations COVID-19 Response Fund continues to grow, and to date 16 grants have been made to support critical nonprofit services. Earlier this month Three Rivers Community Foundation (3RCF) launched the fund to provide a quick-turnaround grant opportunity for 501c3 nonprofits who are responding to the various needs in our community due to the impact of COVID-19. The fund was seeded with $50,000 from anonymous fundholders and has grown with additional donations to almost $74,000. 3RCF is pleased to announce that with two rounds of funding totaling over $45,000 has been distributed in Benton and Franklin counties. At least one more round of funding is available. The fund is open for contributions and additional grants will be made on a rolling basis as long as funds are available and 100% of funds raised will be used locally.
“As we receive applications it is clear that in Benton and Franklin counties nonprofits are responding with creativity and resourcefulness during this difficult time. Many more individuals and families need help than ever before, and organizations are adapting and going above and beyond to meet the growing needs. We thank our donors and fundholders for their gifts and their trust in Three Rivers Community Foundation. We are proud to support these organizations, who support us all” says Abbey Cameron, Executive Director. Grants Totaling $45,310 from Three Rivers Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Response Fund:
Do you know an administrative assistant that has handled the chaos of COVID-19 brilliantly? Nominate them for the “Handling Crisis Brilliantly” award.
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