Member Announcements
In a letter today from Chief Justice Debra Stephens of the Washington State Supreme Court; Mount Vernon City Councilmember Melissa Beaton was notified of her appointment to the Washington State Supreme Court Gender and Justice Commission. The stated mission of the Gender and Justice Commission is to identify concerns and make recommendations regarding the equal…
Hunger is one of the most prominent issues in all of the communities the Alaska USA Foundation serves. With “people helping people” as their core purpose, CUNA Mutual Group Foundation, Inc. partnered with Alaska USA Foundation’s annual Cash for Cans® donation drive by providing a match challenge to encourage member donations. Through this partnership, member donations…
Pinecone Inc., a Mount Vernon-based kitchen and interior finishes firm, opened its showroom doors to the public with a soft opening earlier this month. The brainchild of co-founders Rich Callison and Angela Forson-Nelson, Pinecone Inc. is the result of more than two decades of industry experience and a mission to fulfill a niche in an…
Yes, Christianson’s Nursery is an essential business. Yes, we are open! Fall Hours Open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Beginning November 1, Open until 5:00 p.m. In our great efforts to prepare for spring and the delivery of beautiful and healthy blooming plants, trees and shrubs, Christianson’s Nursery is also using protective measures as…
EDASC on behalf of the City of Mount Vernon is now accepting grant applications worth up to $25,000 each supporting small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak A total of $300,000 in grant funds are available. The grant opportunity is provided by the City of Mount Vernon through CARES Act funding. EDASC is administering the grant. This…
Yes, Skagit Valley College will be open for Winter Quarter! Our key focus is to meet you where you are right now. Your safety and health are our top priority, so we are continuing to adapt our instruction, services, and resources to meet your needs. SVC is a leader in providing great online courses, and…
Skagit Valley College and SVC Foundation are excited to announce that Pat Ruel, recently retired Assistant Offensive Line Coach for the Seattle Seahawks, will be the special speaker at SVC’s 18th Annual SVC Athletic Fundraising Event on Wednesday, October 28. This virtual event starts at 5pm. For event details, visit www.skagitfoundation.org/vae . How about those…
Alaska USA Federal Credit Union members and corporate partners contributed record breaking funds in support of the Alaska USA Foundation’s annual Cash for Cans® donation drive. Alaska USA Federal Credit Union and the Alaska USA Foundation teamed up for the fundraiser, collecting cash donations at Alaska USA branches during the month of September, National Hunger Month. The…
Everyday over 10,000 Americans are retiring from the workforce. Many of those retirees will eventually need assistance with the daily activities of life. As our elderly population grows, who will provide the needed care? Are Skagit and Island Counties prepared to help people age in place, in their own homes? Homecare co-ops offer an alternative to chain…