Norm Manly, Post Service Officer Post 108
MANSON - In 2019 the Manson Chamber of Commerce presented the Manson American Legion, Post 108 with the “Community Recognition” award at the 5th Annual “Night to Remember Recognition Dinner” acknowledging all they do helping our community. On Nov. 13, the American Legion continued serving our community by presenting checks to Chelan Valley Hope, Manger Mall and Tender Loving Care for Seniors.
Vice Commander Brian Strausbaugh and Chaplain John Swenson made presentations representing members of the Manson American Legion. Michael Gibb, Board President Chelan Valley Hope accepted a check for $1,000. Shannon Leahy received $500 for the Manger Mall and Claudia Swenson, Program Coordinator and Kathy Miller were awarded $500 for Tender Loving Care for Seniors.
Chelan Valley Hope
Chelan Valley Hope provides assistance, advocacy, and referral service to under-resourced families and individuals throughout the Greater Chelan Valley. CVH’s Mission is “Furthering positive changes in people’s lives” and they envision a Chelan Valley where people in need are compassionately connected with timely relief and other relevant resources. Over the past year, over 700 Client visits, representing 400 households were completed. CVH has two Board positions opening up the end of 2020. If you have an interest contact Michael Gibb at mag.gibb51@gmail.com for more information.
Manger Mall program
The Manger Mall program began in 2009 to assist struggling families in the Chelan Valley provide a gift for their children at Christmas. Since toys cannot be delivered safely this year, Manger Mall is relying entirely on monetary donations to carry out their mission. Instead of toys, Chamber Bucks, which are redeemable at over 500 local businesses that are members of the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce will be given out to all preregistered children; families must preregister by 11/30. Manger Mall will be held on Saturday, December 12th at the North Shore Bible Church in Manson as a drive-through event. While not the usual festive affair of previous years, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there to wave and say “hi” to the children, Christmas music will be playing and there will be a lighted Christmas tree.
Tender Loving Care for Seniors
The mission of the Tender Loving Care for Seniors is to improve the care and support of vulnerable seniors (age 60+) in Chelan Valley through personal contact by a trained volunteer “friend”. The goal is to help meet the needs of seniors who wish to have an excellent quality of life, in their own home, by providing assistance with activities i.e. transportation, shopping, access to services and caregiver support when needed.
There are several ways to financially support the caring work done at Chelan Valley Hope and their affiliate programs. Your donations are fully tax deductible. They are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit with Federal Tax ID #80-0403184. You can send your check to; Chelan Valley Hope, P.O. Box 635, Chelan, WA. 98816, or drop checks off at their office Monday or Wednesday at 417 S. Bradley, Chelan. Visit our website and give online https://chelanvalleyhope.org/donate/
Make a stock contribution to Chelan Valley Hope and its mission by calling your broker or Erik Nelson at Edward Jones in Chelan at 509-682-9094. Designate Chelan Valley Hope as your recipient through your estate attorney or through the GIVE10 Planned Giving Program of the Community Foundation of North Central Washington - 509-663-7716.
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