Tag: Martha’s House
Martha’s House to Offer Free Workshop on Mentor Training March 9
Martha’s House, a transitional family housing program in Hermiston, is offering a free mentor training workshop on Saturday, March 9 from 9-11 a.m. at...
Hermiston’s Martha’s House to Offer Free Workshop on Mentor Training
Martha’s House, a transitional family housing program in Hermiston, is offering a free mentor training workshop on Saturday, March 9 from 9-11 a.m. at...
Joyce Campbell Passes Away at 86
C. Joyce Campbell of Hermiston died on Nov. 21, 2023 in Hermiston at the age of 86.
She was born on April 27, 1937 in...
Owen Anson Passes Away at 98
Dearly loved by all who knew him, Owen Roy Anson passed quietly at his home in Hermiston on Nov. 15, 2023 at the age...
Nonprofit Run by Local Women Make Big Contributions to Community
One woman with $100 can make a small difference, but 100 or more women each with $100 can make a big difference.
That was the...
Hermiston Nonprofits Make Their Pitch at Inaugural Volunteer Fair
Tuesday afternoon at the Hermiston Community Center was the very picture of connecting and networking as nonprofits, service clubs and would-be volunteers gathered for...
UEC Partners with CoBank to Match Community Giving Contributions
Umatilla Electric Cooperative has joined with lending partner, CoBank, to give matching $5,000 donations to two local organizations, for a combined total of $10,000...
Giving Back: Hermiston Foundation Steps In During Challenging Times
2020 has been a year of challenges and hardships for many, particularly nonprofit organizations in the community.
The pandemic’s impact on the economy has forced...
Mark Gomolski Selected to Lead Eastern Oregon Mission Into 2021
Mark Gomolski, a volunteer and former board member of Eastern Oregon Mission, has been hired as executive director of the organization.
Along with volunteering in...
Dave Bondurant Passes Away at 79
David Andrew “Dave” Bondurant of Hermiston died on Sept. 30, 2020 in Richland, Wash. at the age of 79.
He was born on Oct. 1,...
Greater Hermiston Community Foundation Award Inaugural Grants
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) announced today it would award three area cities and three local nonprofits grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,500...
Dave Hughes, Hermiston’s Agape House Director, Stepping Down
Dave Hughes, director of the Agape House in Hermiston, has announced he will step down after 17 years.
Hughes made the announcement in a newsletter...
Services Set for William Wunduke of Umatilla
William “Bill” Wunduke of Umatilla passed away on Jan. 10, 2015 in Hermiston at the age of 82.
He was born on March 30, 1932...
Annual Lavender Festival Set for June 28
The countdown is on for the annual Purple Ridge Lavender Festival in Hermiston.
Held each year at the Jim and Sheri Konningrud’s lavender farm on...
Stars Prep for Big Night on Dance Floor
Dancers Raising Money for Charity in Desert Arts Event
Bruises, sore muscles and hours of work will pay out for one of Hermiston’s “stars” this...
Need Greater Than Ever for Christmas Express
On Saturday, a little girl pressed her face to the glass door of the Altrusa Room at Agape House. With her arms wrapped tight...
Hermiston Stars to Compete on Dance Floor
Back by popular demand, Dancing with the Hermiston Stars returns to the Hermiston High School Auditorium in January.
From the sultry dances of the tango,...
Council Examines Homelessness in Hermiston
Who are the homeless in Hermiston and what services are available to them?
Those questions were discussed at length Monday night during the Hermiston City...
Lavender Lovers Unite! Festival Set for Saturday
There will be no excuses for boredom on Saturday. After all, there are two all-day festivals taking place in Hermiston.
Local residents and visitors can...
Milk Not Included
Girl Scout Troop Donates 92 Boxes of Cookies to Local Organizations
The people who bought cookies from Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington Troop...