On Monday, April 28th, the Community Foundation of Washington County (CFWC) distributed over $46,145 in funds to 23 Washington County non-profits at a reception held at the Washington Country Club. These organizations currently have endowment funds invested with the CFWC and their lead organization, the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. Since its beginning in 2006, the Community Foundation of Washington County has distributed over $540,000 to non-profit causes here in Washington County.

The CFWC was formed in 2006 and seeks to strengthen the communities of Washington County by promoting philanthropy, supporting non-profits and helping donors fulfill their charitable goals. The foundation is overseen by a volunteer board of local citizens and permanently endows most of its assets, ensuring that gifts given will last forever. For more information about the CFWC and how to set up a fund, contact Millie Youngquist, Executive Director at cfwashingtoncounty@gmail.com or visit their website at: www.cfwashingtoncounty.org.

Organizations receiving distributions are: Latinos for Washington, St. James Foundation, Washington Music Boosters, Washington County Hospital Foundation, Washington County Fair Association, Friends of Lake Darling State Park, HACAP, Washington Community School Foundation, Crooked Creek Christian Camp, Wellman Rotary, Wellman YMCA Fund, Wellman Goodwin Sr. Dining Fund, Lime Creek Cemetery, Wellman Ambulance Service & Fire Department, Mid-Prairie Foundation, United Way of Johnson/Washington County, Hospice of Washington County, Kalona Historical Society, Kalona Public Library Foundation, Washington Free Public Library Foundation, Highland Community School District, Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center, Washington Iowa Betterment Foundation.