Back Issues: January, 2015
Battle Ground Public Works to begin routine flushing of City’s water main system
Friday, January 30, 2015Save the Date: Vancouver’s State of the City Address Mar. 26
Friday, January 30, 2015The City of Vancouver has announced that Mayor Timothy D. Leavitt will give the 2015 State of the City Address Thursday, Mar. 26, at 4 p.m., at the Vancouver City Hall Lobby, 415 W Sixth St.
Council for the Homeless host discussion on Vancouver’s homeless this evening
Friday, January 30, 2015The Council for the Homeless invites Vancouver residents to “A community conversation on Vancouver’s housing crisis” hosted by First United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 401 E 33rd, (corner of 33rd and Main.) Panelists will discuss the Courtyard Village situation, affordable housing issues and solutions. The Council for the Homeless is dedicated to helping everyone in Clark County have the opportunity for safe and affordable housing. Its mission is to lead the community’s efforts to prevent and end homelessness. For more information, visit www.councilforthehomeless.org.
Craig Stein Beverage and The Convenience Group team up for CCFB
Friday, January 30, 2015Craig Stein Beverage (CSB) and The Convenience Group (TCG) have recently joined together to support hungry families in the community through a company-wide food drive. Clark County Food Bank (CCFB) has announced that this joint effort brought in 6,196 pounds of food to be distributed to hungry families. This number is impressive for a single food drive. As a grower, gleaner and supplier of foods to 29 local hunger relief organizations, Clark County Food Bank is the critical link between food and people in need. Partner organizations distribute 10,000 food boxes per month to more than 25,000 homes in Clark County, with children and teenagers making up 40% of those that are fed. In addition, CCFB is fighting hunger at its roots by teaching low-income families how to plan for and prepare nutritional meals. For more information, visit www.clarkcountyfoodbank.org.