Grays Harbor Community Foundation awards Early Learning grant cycle
Last year, the Grays Harbor Community Foundation created an Early Learning grant cycle to respond to the needs of school districts and nonprofits involved in early learning.
Years ago, the Foundation identified early learning as a priority for the health and prosperity of Grays Harbor and since then, they have invested over $1 million into Grays Harbor and its children.
Maryann Welch, chair of the Early Learning Committee, said, “Since 2016, the Grays Harbor Community Foundation has been all about expanding and enriching early learning opportunities for Grays Harbor families and kids. We believe that our youngest Harborites are the most precious assets we have so we have dedicated over $1 million for various projects focused on children up to 5 years old. Among projects supported and funded have been transitional kindergarten in several school districts and early childhood programs offered through the YMCA as well as support for our local early learning coalition and much more.”
Their Early Learning grant cycle started last year to respond to needs faster since they will be reviewing applications every other month. All school districts and agencies can apply once a year for a grant up to $10,000.
“Providing these kinds of opportunities is a necessity in building strong families and their young children,” she said. “Overall, the Foundation’s goal is to see that every child can have opportunities for quality learning which we believe will lead to a bright future for our County.”
To learn more about their Early Learning grants visit www.gh-cf.org or contact Senior Program Officer, Jessica Hoover at jessica@gh-cf.org.
GGHI to host city administers Business Forum
Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. (GGHI) is set to host a special two-part Business Forum Lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rotary Log Pavilion located at 1401 Sargent Blvd. in Aberdeen.
From 11 to – 11:30 a.m., registrants are encouraged to arrive for the luncheon’s official 30 minutes of networking time with the presenters and fellow attendees. At 11:30 a.m., GGHI will begin the program with their Annual Meeting presentation highlighting the past year’s accomplishments, plans and goals for the coming year to continue supporting the Grays Harbor business community.
The second portion of the luncheon will feature a roundtable discussion from the new County Administrator as well as Grays Harbor’s city administrators. Attendees will also be able to submit their questions to the speakers.
At press time, current confirmed speakers representing their respective cities include:
Sam Kim, Grays Harbor County Administrator
Ruth Clemens, Aberdeen City Administrator
Kerry Barr, City of Cosmopolis Chief Financial Officer
Brian Shay, Hoquiam City Administrator
Gretchen Sagen, Montesano Chief Financial Officer
Scott Andersen, Ocean Shores City Administrator
Tom Cappa, Westport City Administrator
The cost for members of GGHI is $25 per person and $35 for non-members. Registrations will officially close on Feb. 18 at 5 p.m.
A catered lunch from Kit’s Catering Kitchen is included in the cost of the event thanks to GGHI’s lunch sponsor, Timberland Bank. Visit the official event page at https://shorturl.at/6iuM6 for additional details and to purchase your ticket.
Info: communications@graysharbor.org or call the GGHI office at 360-532-7888.
Aberdeen city searching for artists
The city of Aberdeen is seeking an artist, or artist team, to develop a site specific, permanent, sign for display on the Wishkah River Bridge.
The artwork should reflect Aberdeen’s unique identity and may draw from various aspects of the city’s history, culture and natural environment. The city has allocated a budget of $2,500 for the artist’s compensation, with additional funding for fabrication and installation covered separately by the city. This opportunity is open to all artists.
Design proposals and statements of interest are due no later than 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. The city may elect to accept, reject or reopen this Request For Proposals at its sole discretion.
The Request For Proposals can be found on the city of Aberdeen’s website at www.aberdeenwa.gov on the Arts Commission page.
The Moore Wright Group offers training
The Moore Wright Group will be hosting a Warehouse and Logistics orientation on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m. This will take place at their building located at 1401 Simpson Ave. in Aberdeen.
The Moore Wright Group Workforce Development Program focuses on preparing community members for careers in logistics, warehousing and supply chain industries.
The curriculum is from the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council to deliver community members knowledge of material, handling equipment, safety procedures and terminology used within the industry. In addition to becoming an industry-recognized Certified Logistics Associate, community members may also acquire an OSHA-10 hour certifications as well as CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
If you are interested in enrolling in their Warehouse and Logistics Orientation, please contact academy@ tmwg.org.
Renew or apply for the PUD senior and disabled discount
Your Grays Harbor PUD offers discounts of up to 35% through the senior and disabled discount program. The amount of the discount depends on total household income, which means if you are a senior or disabled customer of Grays Harbor PUD with a total household income of $35,567 or less, and meet other eligibility requirements, you may receive a discount on your monthly power bill.
Already receiving a discount through this program? Renewal forms will be mailed out this month. To learn more about the senior and disabled discount program, go to www.ghpud.org, or call PUD Customer Service at 360-532-4220.
