PRESIDENT'S LETTER

Thank you for helping us help local charities thrive!

With a goal of raising $126,000 for grants in 2026.
Funds are granted to local non-profit organizations that serve Camas and Washougal residents in need, focusing on poverty, education, health and welfare, natural resource conservation, culture, and crisis and emergency services.
We perform the due diligence to ensure your donation has the biggest impact.

The 2025 campaign raised $154,550 and distributed 39 grants, including:
- Inter-Faith Treasure House, replacement cargo van for the local food bank
- AKIN (formerly Children’s Home Society of WA), family support programs
- Family Promise, helping needy families keep their homes or find a new one
- Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, teaching stewardship to 4th graders
- IMPACT C-W, funding grocery gift cards for distribution to low-income families
- Enspire Arts, providing funding to staff bi-monthly Community Arts Night
- Journey Theater, providing ASL interpretation for five show runs this year
- And much more
With our fundraising, we help these organizations focus their time and passion to deliver much-needed services to thousands of children, adults, and families in our community.

Over 75,000 instances of local people being helped by your donations last year.
An all-volunteer organization. 97% of donations are given out as grants each year.
501(c)(3) non profit. Your donations are tax-deductible.
Donate at https://www.CamasWashougalCommunityChest.org
Or mail a check to PO Box 960 Camas, WA 98607.
Find a deeper connection to your community by including the Camas-Washougal Community Chest in your lifetime giving and estate plans.

Thank you for your gracious support,

Andrew Gustely
President Camas-Washougal Community Chest
info@CamasWashougalCommunityChest.org