The Club, at 528 W. Cameron St. in Dayton, is a favorite for young people active in its programs, from after-school programs to spring break and summer recreation programs to regular evening events exclusively for middle schoolers. and high school students.
Entities in Columbia and Walla Walla counties contribute to its success.
Count Walla Walla Community Hospice as another supporter. The non-profit organization, the most frequent recipient of charitable donations, turned things around to donate a check for $1,905.76 to the Club.
Through the “One for the Least of These” campaign administered by Origins Pharmacy Solutions, Walla Walla Community Hospice became a benefactor. The program allows a portion of WWCH’s pharmacy expenses to be donated by Origins to a charity that serves homeless or displaced children.
“WWCH staff have selected the Dayton Club as this year’s donation recipient,” said Brad McMasters, WWCH Community Outreach and Marketing.
Verification will help with future programming.
The Club recently co-sponsored a free family performance by magician Jeff Evans at the Liberty Theater in Dayton.
The kids at the club also immersed themselves in the first of a three-part ceramic clay art activity. He was a fan favorite on the summer schedule, according to the club’s Facebook post. Host Fred Crowe had volunteer help from Genie Crowe and Kris Takemura.
The club receives various grants and contributions from other organizations to keep its summer program engaged, such as opportunities from Blue Mountain Station, Chesed Farm, Columbia County Public Health, Columbia County Fire District 3, and The Liberty Theater.
The club also took a Facebook message to Columbia County Health System and Columbia County Public Transportation for feeding them and transporting them from place to place.
Jaren and Corina Reyna, co-founders of Idaho-based Origins Pharmacy Solutions, visited WWCH Executive Director Julie Reynolds in Walla Walla and presented the check to Club Board Member Shellie McLeod. said McMasters.
“WWCH’s service area encompasses Dayton and Columbia County, and they know that supporting people of all ages contributes to the overall health and vitality of the entire population,” he said.
The Club’s stated mission “is to enable all young people, especially those most in need, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. It is a safe and fun place where youth in the community can gather, socialize and learn in an environment that promotes self-discovery, social and emotional learning, personal responsibility and positive relationships with peers and friends. adults.
For more details about the Club, check out theclubdayton.org or find them on Facebook at @theclubdayton.
Walla Walla Community Hospice annually selects a worthy organization to receive a donation through the program.
“I think this is a great example of nonprofits helping nonprofits, even though they’re totally different sectors,” McMasters said.
Annie Charnley Eveland is retired from the Union-Bulletin as editor, columnist and reporter for 42 years. A freelance writer, she runs the Etcetera section at UB. Send news with contact name and daytime phone number to [email protected] or call 509-386-7369.
Annie Charnley Eveland is retired from the Union-Bulletin as editor, columnist and reporter for 42 years. A freelance writer, she runs the Etcetera section at UB. Send news with contact name and daytime phone number to [email protected] or call 509-386-7369.
