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10/29/2026

Grays Harbor Sports Association receives grant for Hoquiam Health Trail from Grays Harbor Community Foundation

Earlier this year, the Foundation awarded a $7.500 to the Grays Harbor Sports Association for the Hoquiam Health Trail. Their plan was to address the overall health and activity levels in Hoquiam. They wanted to make it easy for Hoquiam residents to go outside and walk or run on a safe, clean, well defined, and easily accessible trail. Before the Hoquiam Health Trail, the only areas available to walk were at the Hoquiam High School track (frequently utilized for school activities) and the Riverside D**e Park/Levee Street trail system.

We recently received this update from Chirs Frye on the project: "Well, first of all, without the grant, there is no trail. Second, this trail has allowed for easily accessible daily opportunities for healthy movement in our community. Additionally, the trail allowed for the revival of the Reynvaan Run (an annual Hoquiam event that existed between 1977 and 2019). After a seven-year hiatus, the Healthy Hoquiam 5K Trail made the revival a reality. On December 5th, the trail will host the HoHoHoquiam 5K. The Color Run (a mental health event) will likely utilize the trail next Spring for their annual run/walk.

The support of GHCF is huge. Without the Foundation's support, this wellness project never gets off the ground. This is the first of many wellness projects identified for the Harbor (Hoquiam/Aberdeen metro area) and has provided us with tremendous momentum. Thank you!"

Our next grant opportunity is our 4th Quarter Impact Grants with a deadline of December 1st at 5PM. Visit our website at www.gh-cf.org or contact Jessic a Hoover at [email protected] with questions.

10/28/2026

Our 3rd annual holiday card contest! Help us spread the word to find our next designer for our 2026 holiday card!

10/27/2026

Grays Harbor Community Foundation awards $513,589.00 in grants during 2nd Cycle Community Building Grants Program

The Grays Harbor Community Foundation is pleased to invest $513,589.00 into our community through our 2nd Cycle Community Building Grants program. Twenty-three organizations were awarded with projects ranging from supporting youth sports as well helping those during times of crisis. Funds utilized for this grant cycle were awarded from the C.H. Clemons Fund, Seattle Foundation, Early Learning Fund, Gladys Phillips Fund, Warren Fund, Raymond Kauders Fund and the Robert Mandich Fund. We also partnered with the Community Foundation of South Puget Sound to award two grants to Ocosta School District and the Ocosta Recreation Association through the Jack and Neddie Rose Farrington Fund.

The organizations that were funded through our 2026 2nd Cycle Community Building Grants program include:

7th Street Theatre- Lobby Restroom Renovation
Aberdeen School District- Twin Harbors - Industry Standards Updates
Beyond Survival- Empowering Survivors Through Community, Culture, and Healing
Chehalis Basin Fisheries Taskforce- Getting School Kids Outside to Learn About Salmon and their Habitat
Childcare Action Council- Grays Harbor Child Care Access Services
City of Ocean Shores- North Bay Park Upgrades
Coastal Community Action Program- Aberdeen VFW Memorial Project
Coastal Interpretive Center- Rotating Exhibits and Digital Technology
Crisis Support Network- Grays Harbor Child Advocacy Center Start Up
Elma High School Softball Boosters- Spectator Accessibility & Safety Project
Elma Baseball Boosters- Field Upgrades
Hands on Children's Museum- Educational Support for Grays Harbor Schools & Afterschool Programs
Hoquiam Food Bank- Food Pallets
Hoquiam Food Bank- Stockings for Soldiers
Hoquiam Youth Baseball- Jump Field Upgrades
Lake Quinault Historical Museum- Archives Storage Room Remodel
Master Gardeners of Grays Harbor and Pacific County- Dig@Shores
Mayday Foundation- Family Support Fund
McCleary School District- Preschool Playground Improvement Project
Ocean Shores Food Bank- Facility Support
Polson Park and Museum- Archive Access Initiative: A Collections Management and Digitization Project
Salvation Army-Hope Market Emergency Backup Generator Project
Saron Lutheran Church- Food Pantry

Grays Harbor Community Foundation Executive Director, Eric Potts commented: "The Foundation is poised to have our largest year to date with awarding close to $4 Million into Grays Harbor nonprofits, schools and students. Today, we are one of the largest community foundations in the state, which is something we are incredibly proud of, because it shows how invested our donors are in the success of Grays Harbor County. We are fortunate to be good stewards of their philanthropic wishes, both now and into the future.

You may find out more about our grants program by checking the Foundation website at
www.gh-cf.org or contacting our office at 360-532-1600 or by contacting Senior Program Officer, Jessica Hoover at [email protected]. Our next quarterly Impact Grants cycle deadline is December 1st at 5PM.

10/02/2026

Grays Harbor Community Foundation awards $24,800 in grants

The Grays Harbor Community Foundation is pleased to invest $24,800 into our community through our 2026 3rd Quarter Impact Grants program. Six organizations were awarded with projects ranging from supporting youth sports as well helping those during times of crisis.

The organizations that were funded through our 2026 3rd Quarter Impact Grants program include:

McCleary School District- Ramp Replacements
Cty of Hoquiam- Olympic Stadium Safety Upgrades
McCleary Civic Renewal Council- Holiday Display at Beerbower Park
Childcare Action Council- Free Playgroups in Grays Harbor County
South Beach Christian Outreach- Food Pantry
Bluebridge Alliance- Hoquiam Police Department

Grays Harbor Community Foundation Senior Program Officer, Jessica Hoover, commented: "We are so fortunate to be a small part in the great work our schools and nonprofits are doing to better serve our kids and residents. Through our Impact Grants cycles, we are able to provide support for both necessary, and also fun projects that generate community pride throughout Grays Harbor County."

You may find out more about our grants program by checking the Foundation website at www.gh-cf.org or contacting our office at 360-532-1600 or by contacting Senior Program Officer, Jessica Hoover at [email protected]. Our next quarterly Impact Grants cycle deadline is December 1st at 5PM.

09/28/2026

Bobcat Booster Club Receives Grant for Aberdeen High School Sports Medicine Trailer from Grays Harbor Community Foundation

Recently, the Aberdeen High School Football was in need of a cargo trailer to transport medical and other equipment to games. They had been using the back of a borrowed maintenance van since 2001 and needed something more accessible and updated to better serve their athletes.

Trinity Parris, Sports Medicine Provider for AHS, commented: “It has been so much easier to load and unload our equipment from the trailer safely. Also, the athletes on the team really think that it looks cool and think that it’s awesome that the community has made the effort to support AHS Athletics and foster school spirit. As they put it, it looks sick. Thank you again to the Grays Harbor Community Foundation."

Supporting our local student athletes is something we enjoy doing through our granting programs at the Foundation and are happy to hear the trailer is a source of helping spread school spirit!

Our next Impact Grants deadline is December 1st at 5PM. Visit our website to learn more or contact Jessica Hoover at [email protected].

09/14/2026

IMPORTANT! If you plan on applying for a Community Building Grant for the October 1st deadline, you must get your Letter of Intent submitted by this Friday to be considered!

Contact Jessica at [email protected] with questions or visit our website at www.gh-cf.org.

09/10/2026

Grays Harbor Community Foundation Helps Restore Elma Softball Field

Late last year, Elma High School received a grant for some much-needed repairs to their softball infield. Through this grant, they were able to complete the infield resurfacing and regrading, resulting in a significantly safer and more consistent playing surface for Elma student-athletes.

Stefanie Vaughn commented: "One of the clearest examples of impact was seen immediately after the first rainfall following completion of the project. Where the infield previously held standing water and created unsafe, uneven conditions, it now drains properly and provides a consistent playing surface without interruption. More importantly, the players immediately recognized and appreciated the improvement. They take pride in their field, and this project reinforced that their community is invested in them and their success."

Our next grants deadline for our Community Building Grants is October 1st at 5PM. A Letter of Intent is due by September 18th if you plan on submitting an application. For more information contact Senior Program Officer, Jessica Hoover at [email protected] or visit our website at www.gh-cf.org.

09/09/2026

In the spirit of sharing our stories of our legacy board members, we thought it would be fun to look at how far we have come in 32 years thanks to the people that had the vision to bring a Community Foundation to Grays Harbor.

We are fortunate to have wonderful donors who make a big impact and great people and organizations that have helped us become one of the leading Community Foundations in Washington State and make such a big impact in Grays Harbor!

08/26/2026

Looking back on 32 years serving Grays Harbor and the people that got us to where we are today- Jimmy Stewart

James (Jimmy to many) Stewart was born and raised in Aberdeen. His grandparents were among Aberdeen's first settlers. After graduating from Aberdeen High School, Class of 1933, Jim worked in mills, plants and the woods to put himself through Grays Harbor College, the University of Washington followed by the University of Washington School of Law.

He was a decorated U.S. Navy officer and ship captain in both World War II and the Korean War. Jim eventually made his way back home to start his law practice and a family. He served as Montesano School Board Chairman, a St. Joseph's Hospital board member, Grays Harbor Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, and Troop 16 Boy Scout leader. Jim practiced law in Montesano from 1945 into the next century and had interests in the Cedar shake and shingle business and Posey Manufacturing Co. Jim grew and harvested timber and Christmas trees on the family tree farm.

Jim was one of the original Foundation Board members that helped grow and nurture our success. We are lucky enough now to have his son, Bill continue in the family legacy of giving back to Grays Harbor. Bill said his dad would often say that he wanted to give back to the Community from which any success in his life grew.

He added: "In its thirty-two years of overwhelmingly successful philanthropy, his words and hope for the Grays Harbor Community Foundation have proven true."

Long lasting success starts from having the right people In place in the beginning to bring a vision to life. We are grateful to both Jimmy and Bill for helping make Grays Harbor Community Foundation one of the top community foundations in the region.

For more information about the Foundation, visit www.gh-cf.org or contact Executive Director, Eric Potts, at [email protected].

08/24/2026

We are a little over halfway through the year with three more granting cycles to go! Here are some examples of projects that have been funded through our grant programs in 2026. We anticipate awarding another $500,000 plus to deserving Grays Harbor nonprofits and schools before the end of the year!

Apply at www.gh-cf.org and contact Jessica Hoover with questions at www.gh-cf.org.

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