“Communities of Care” Spring Workshop Series to Launch in Klickitat County
May 23, 2023
WHITE SALMON, WA. -This spring, Klickitat County residents and professionals alike are invited to attend a 5-week Lunch N’ Learn workshop series for Klickitat County residents or those who provide services in the County. Presented by facilitators from The Next Door, Inc., and sponsored by the White Salmon Valley Education Foundation (WSVEF) and Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health (SWACH), this free workshop series focuses on the unique needs of communities living in Southwest Washington.
The workshop series, “Communities of Care in Klickitat County”, has been specifically designed to help professionals connect and share resources, tips, and techniques for serving different communities all around the county. Anyone working with youth, parents, caregivers, families, elders, or folks living in rural areas across Klickitat County is welcome to attend one or all five sessions.
This workshop series is also open to Klickitat County residents who would like to share their experiences – for better or for worse- when accessing resources in rural communities, like food or transportation.
Weekly discussions will explore topics such as:
What “Communities of Care” looks like in practice
Building relationships and finding resources in rural communities
Understanding how the needs of various communities across Klickitat County are different
How we can help our neighbors connect to the tools and resources we need in our communities
And so much more!
Space is limited, so If you live or work in Klickitat County and would like to attend one or more sessions, please register in advance! You can sign up at this link or reach out to Eve Elderwell at evee@nextdoorinc.org or (808) 769-8061 and Carolyn Rhett at kma7280@outlook.com for more information.
Sessions will be held from 11am to 1pm on five consecutive Wednesdays: May 31st , June 7th, June 14th, June 21st, and June 28th at the White Salmon Grange on 1085 N Main Ave in White Salmon. Lunch will be provided!
Series Details:
May 31 - Session 1: Introduction to "Communities of Care" in Klickitat County -- we'll talk about what to expect in this series and why this matters
June 7 - Session 2: Creating Communities of Care in Klickitat County - what does this mean? What current resources do you tap into? What is missing?
June 14 - Session 3: Equitable Outreach in Klickitat County - how do you connect with different communities across the county?
June 21 - Session 4: Building Trust in Rural Communities - what tips, techniques, and best practices would you like to share and practice?
June 28 - Session 5: Community Roundtable - an open forum to discuss additional ideas around building or sustaining "Communities of Care" in Klickitat
About the WSVEF
The mission of the WSVEF is to enrich the education of PK–12 students in the White Salmon Valley public schools. The WSVEF has contributed more than $5.3 million to the White Salmon School District through community raised funds and grant writing. An additional $2 million in outside grants has been secured through 2027.