2021 News
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North Beach Senior Center | May 2021
The North Beach Senior Center was able to purchase a refrigerator truck due to the $20,000 donation from the Seabrook Community Foundation.
They have partnered with The Chapel By The Sea to ensure local residents with food insecurities have fresh food available, delivering to Pacific Beach, Copalis, and Humptulips.
2019 News
In the first quarter of 2019, the Seabrook Community Foundation says that they allocated over $57,000 in grants to local nonprofits.
In a release, foundation Board President, Helen Gilbert said , “We are pleased to begin 2019 by awarding funds to organizations that benefit the lives of so many in our local community!”
Grants were awarded to the following organizations:Catholic Community Services: Feed the Hungry program has operated in Grays Harbor County since 1982, under the management of Catholic Community Services. The program provides a nutritious meal to men, women, families, veterans, people with disabilities, seniors, and the homeless; no one is turned away. In 2018, over 29,000 meals were provided in a safe and welcoming environment.
Downtown Aberdeen Sunday Farmers’ Market: As part of the Aberdeen Revitalization Movement, this new program, beginning May 19, 2019, aims to provide wholesome, local options for food, whether enjoyed at home or right there at the market. The market will also act as a community event and gathering space, featuring local musicians, artists and practitioners of wellness educational activities. This grant will help jump start this community effort.
Grays Harbor CERT: CERT is a federal program that prepares local communities for action immediately after a disaster should occur. The Department of Homeland Security provides the readiness and training curriculum; however, there are no federal funds available for implementation or training. Grays Harbor CERT is the organization with the task of preparedness training for all other CERTs and members of communities in Grays Harbor county. Funds from this grant will help procure supplies necessary for this training.
Grays Harbor Youth Works: Career Pathway Day: Taking place at Grays Harbor College, the Career Pathway Program provides is a day long program that brings approximately 220 Grays Harbor high school students per year to Grays Harbor College with the opportunity to engage in activities that will help prepare them for future education and jobs. This includes screening for industries that are interesting to the student, attending appropriate classes related to those industries, and meeting mentors for the Grays Harbor Youth Works internship program. This grant will help pay for transportation and other logistic expenses for these students.
Green Lantern Lunch: Summer Lunch Program: The Green Lantern Summer Lunch Program provides meals for North Beach students who receive free or reduced-price lunch at school during the summer months and holidays. This program is run 100% by volunteers who are responsible for procuring food and supplies, assembling thousands of bags of meals and delivering to each child’s location.
Ocean Shores Woof- a-Thon: This one-day Ocean Shores community festival raises funds and awareness for organizations that benefit 4 legged pals. Aside from being a fun event, the Woof-a-Thon donates all funds to local organizations that support these animals. Past recipients of these funds include West Coast Search Dogs of Washington, Harbor Rescue, and North Beach PAWS that provide funds to pay vet bills, provide supplies for homeless animals, service animals, and animals otherwise in distress. These funds will support the logistical expenses of the Woof-a-Thon.PAWS of Grays Harbor: PAWS Grays Harbor is a no-kill shelter that protects dogs and cats until an adopting family is found. They serve the community through education for pet owners, providing shelter and find homes for homeless animals. This grant will help fund their project to add fencing for the dog play area, preventing expert fence jumpers from escaping.
Saint Mary School: In an effort to keep students and staff safe, St. Mary School has worked with consultants to develop a multi-phase approach to safety. This program starts with protocols and procedures regarding various situations that may occur during the school day. This grant provides funds to support their prioritized strategic goals: install an intercom system throughout the school, install exterior security camera and remote door lock systems, add fencing and lockable gates to the property, and install interior locking door knobs mandated by the State Fire Marshal for all classroom doors.
The Seabrook Community Foundation says that they appreciate all that these organizations do to make positive contributions towards helping those in need in Grays Harbor County.Gilbert reminded residents that these grants are provided quarterly “to support the lives, health, safety, and welfare of the local population”.The Seabrook Community Foundation accepts grant applications throughout the year and processes applications at their quarterly meetings.
2018 News
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The Seabrook Community Foundation announced $70,000 in grants for the first quarter of 2018.
In a release, the foundation said that at their first quarterly meeting they elected new officers and awarded the first round of grant funding which benefits the North Beach and Grays Harbor communities.
Grants awarded included 10 local groups.
Bishop Center for the Performing Arts – Bishop Center, located on Grays Harbor College campus has been presenting innovative, cross cultural and family friendly entertainment for 38 years. This grant will provide operating funds for the upcoming theatrical season.
Coastal Community Action Program – CCAP assists individuals in need with programs such as weatherizing homes to provide greater comfort at less cost for utilities, job training and placement, housing, energy assistance and transportation. These funds will help continue this work and help to remove barriers that prevent these people from achieving economic stability.
Catholic Community Services of Western Washington – The Feed the Hungry program provides hot meals six days a week for men, women and families in Grays Harbor County. This program provides hot, nourishing meals Sunday through Friday to any and all that need it, without any qualifications. Over 50 volunteers plan, prepare and serve 80-100+ meals per day.
Grays Harbor LaCrosse Club – Teaching the skills and play of LaCrosse is the primary objective of the Grays Harbor LaCrosse Club. But there is more involved as the Club focuses on positive personal, team and community interaction. These grant funds will help fund the upcoming season with the purchase of equipment and payment of team and individual fees as necessary.
Grays Harbor College Emergency Operations Center – As part of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) across the county, Grays Harbor College has been designated as an evacuation zone for the areas south of the Chehalis RiverBridge. In case of an emergency local residents will be asked to go to the college. The College plans to enhance their role as an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by providing a command post on the south side of the Chehalis for first responders. These funds will assist in the purchase and relation of a generator to provide power for this valuable community service.
Grays Harbor Youth Works – The mission of Grays Harbor Youth Works is to engage and transform 15-19-year-old high school youth through internship programs with business and encourage them to pursue college, vocational training, or military for higher education. Funds for the Transportation Program will help solve the greatest barrier to many students wanting to participate in the internship program: Transportation to shuttle students who live far from locations to their employers and make sure the students get home safely afterwards.
Green Lantern Lunch Program – Since 2015 Green Lantern Lunch has provided lunches to North Beach Children during times when they do not receive lunches at school. Lantern Lunch has two programs: the Summer Lunch Program which operates June through August and the Backpack Program which operates September through May. These funds will provide operating expenses for the more than 25,000 meals they expect to provide.
Ocean Shores Firefighter Association – Fitness for firefighters is a critical aspect of their job. Ocean Shores Fire Department is focusing on fitness by replacing and improving fitness facilities and undergoing fitness evaluations to note current status and improvement for these men and women. This grant provides funds to replace existing old and not necessarily functional equipment with new.
Ocean Shores Food Bank – This Food Bank originated over 30 years ago to ensure that no one in the OS community goes hungry. The demand for these services has increased over the years. In order to facilitate growth for the food bank, this grant will allow the purchase of new refrigerators and freezers to replace older malfunctioning units as well as new units to increase capacity.
Grays Harbor CERT – The Community Emergency Response Team program is ramping up across Grays Harbor County to provide a safe spot for shelter, food and an emergency team to deal with whatever catastrophe may occur. This CERT, located at Seabrook will provide access for individuals living south of Joe Creek and north of Iron Springs. This will augment the CERT located at Pacific Beach. These funds will help to provide the necessary equipment, food and other supplies to assist people in case of an emergency.