Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools Melinda Cannell, Author at Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools

Donors Making a Difference: Craig Stein Beverage

Craig Stein Beverage is matching donations through the end of the year, up to $2,000! Over the last 10 years, CSB has...

MAKING AN IMPACT…Mentors making a positive connection

(Pictured, Lunch Buddy Samuel and his Buddy at Harney Elementary School) “I am incredibly grateful for the VPS Lunch Buddy program,” said...

“Write from the Start” sends students back to school ready to learn

Thank you to the many individuals and businesses who participated in the Write from the Start School Supply Drive this summer. Together,...

DONORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE…iQ Credit Union

iQ Credit Union started much like the Foundation for VPS, with a school teacher’s shoe box and a handwritten ledger. Since 1940...

DONORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE…Heathman Lodge

The Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) received a $8,000 donation from the Heathman Lodge Helping Hands Golf Fundraiser. This is the...

INSPIRING STUDENTS…School-wide reading project builds unity at Minnehaha Elementary

Creating a greater sense of unity is often difficult to achieve in a larger school, but that was the mission of Minnehaha...

MAKING AN IMPACT…Student success starts with stability at home

(Watch video on youTube.) Stable housing has a profound impact on a child’s life. Without it, children are exposed to conditions that...

Dick Hannah Dealerships – Donors Making a Difference

For the third year, Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools “Community Champion” Dick Hannah Dealerships is the lead sponsor of the Write from...

$100,000 in Engagement Grants Awarded in 2018-19 School Year

Learning to play traditional drums from Ghana, flying through zero-gravity space, reading one book as a school and giving back to the...

Making an Impact: Alaia’s Story

Image: High school senior, Alaia with Foundation Executive Director Nada Wheelock and Family-Community Resource Coordinator, Chelsea Unger. Transforming a Student’s Life For...