Friends of the Foundation

Friends of the Foundation is a group of local community members—businesses, individuals, families, groups, and others—who champion the Community Foundation's mission and ongoing work. Friends believe that when we invest in our community, we make more possible for our neighbors, our nonprofits, and the places we call home.

As a Friend, your annual support strengthens the Community Foundation’s work across Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties. Your generosity powers programs and activities that bring people together to learn, collaborate, and take meaningful action, including:

• Community Conversations that spark connection and shared understanding
• Nonprofit trainings that equip boards and staff with new tools and insights to strengthen and sustain their important work
• Annual Grants and Scholarships that expand opportunity and meet local needs

Your support also ensures the Community Foundation can respond quickly when new challenges or opportunities arise. It allows our team to promote local generosity, connect partners, and support collaborative solutions that help our communities thrive.

Friends are recognized on our Virtual Friends Wall and celebrated at Community Foundation events throughout the year—because your leadership and generosity make a meaningful difference.

We imagine a future where everyone in our region has the opportunity to thrive in communities that are sustainable, equitable, and resilient.

Reaching that future requires all of us. Our region is full of people who care deeply and act generously. When we combine our strengths and work together, we unlock new opportunities, strengthen community bonds, and make real progress—especially as our communities navigate rising housing costs, economic pressures, disparate education outcomes, and increasing mental health needs. By coming together in shared purpose, we make more possible for everyone who calls this place home.

By becoming a Friend, you help make more possible today and for the generations who will call this place home tomorrow. Your support strengthens the community you care about—and helps build the future we imagine, together.

CHOOSE YOUR ROLE

Discover how you can engage with our community impact by exploring our two giving roles:

• Friend of the Foundation: Simple, impactful giving at any level with annual recognition and an invitation to annual Gratitude Gathering.  
• Foundational Friend: Deeper connection through gifts of $500+ with added access to insider donor briefings and bi-annual partner newsletters.