News Releases & Media Coverage
Share’s program and events are often in the headlines of the local media, as well as articles addressing issues of hunger, poverty and homelessness.
Below are links to recent Share news releases, as well as news articles that featured Share or issues of hunger and homelessness.
News Releases
4th Annual CrossFit Fort Vancouver Fundraiser on May 4 to Benefit Share
Volunteers Donate Time, Resources to Share in Honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week
Mayor Tim Leavitt, Marcia Fromhold to Speak at Share Fromhold Service Center Open House on March 22
Fabulous Auction Items at ‘Casino Royale’ Share’s Gala, 9th Annual Fundraising Event for the Hungry & Homeless
Rep. Moeller and Rep. Stonier Join in 24-Hour ‘Fast for the Children’ Organized by Local Church
Share Welcomes New Board Leadership and Members
Columbia Credit Union Issues Challenge to Local Financial Institutions to Match Donation to Share’s Brick Campaign
Co-Chairs Mayor Leavitt, Former Mayor Pollard and Kim Capeloto to Accept $50,000 Check in Support of Share’s ‘One Brick at a Time’ Campaign
Share Launches First Annual ‘Gifts of Hope’ Catalog
Local Families Move into New Townhomes Thanks to Generosity of Local Philanthropists
Click here to watch ‘Townhomes for women in need in Vancouver’ a KPTV Fox 12 news story
Local Businessman ‘Walks in the Shoes’ of Homeless Man as Part of National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Share Hosts Community Events for National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, Nov. 8-18; Whole Foods Taste of Thanksgiving on Nov. 8; Hungry & Homeless in Clark County: Get the Facts on Nov. 15.
For more information on news releases, contact:
• Jessica Lightheart, Community Relations Director, commreldir@sharevancouver.org or 360-896-2130
• Diane McWithey, Executive Director, execdire@sharevancouver.org or 360-952-8216
News Articles & Media Coverage
Gov. Inslee encourages support for nonprofits; He made visit to Clark County Food Bank this morning
The Columbian • May 6, 2013
Girl Scouts Share Cookie Money
The Columbian • April 17, 2013
Share Backpack Program provides food for growing minds; The effort helps hungry school children in a variety of ways
The Columbian • April 4, 2013
Plenty of optimism at Share’s grand opening; Late state Rep. Fromhold’s attitude and legacy are invoked as agency unveils new home, promises more will come
The Columbian • March 22, 2013
Local Homeless Getting More Help
The Columbian • March 17, 2013
Sharing in the American Dream
The Columbian • March 3, 2013
Letter: Services can teach financial skills
The Columbian • February 28, 2013
Share staff savors spacious new digs; Nonprofit that aids local homeless moves offices, services under one roof
The Columbian • February 20, 2013
Church will fast for sake of children; Lawmakers invited to join in effort to fund food programs
The Columbian • February 9, 2013
Local nonprofits find volunteers scarce after holiday rush; They seek more people who can help year-round
The Columbian • January 13, 2013
Homeless men get shelter from the cold; Winter Hospitality Overflow program offers warm welcome, food
The Columbian • January 13, 2013
Cornerstone Christian students gather for PB & Joy; Collect Peanut Butter for Share’s Backpack Program
The Columbian • January 9, 2013
SHARE volunteer says conversations are key;
Talking, listening helps her help those in need
The Columbian • January 2, 2013
Fundraising goal closer for Share; McClaskey Foundation gives $50,000 to program
The Columbian • December 1, 2012
Stepping up to combat hunger, homelessness; Outreach groups share information at ‘Get the Facts’ meet
The Columbian • November 15, 2012
Townhomes for women in need in Vancouver – KPTV Fox 12 News Story
KPTV Fox 12 News
Clark County Food Bank staff try living on food stamps; Challenge being held in observance of Homeless Awareness Week
The Columbian • November 12, 2012
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