Yakima Valley Community Foundation Awards Local Housing Nonprofit $25,000

Catholic Charities Housing Services (CCHS) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Yakima Valley Community Foundation (YVCF). The grant provides funding for the Mabton Community Park (MCP), a collaborative community-effort to create a gathering space with the residents of the City of Mabton and the surrounding community.

“We are thrilled to receive this important contribution from the YVCF. These funds will help the community of Mabton see tangible progress towards their vision for the park,” says Bryan Ketcham, Director for CCHS. “The MCP has been directed by the community of Mabton every step of the way. It is an excellent example of a collaborative process that inspires people to contribute to their local communities. Energized by local youth and community members, CCHS has organized several community ‘clean-up’ days at the site. Local residents have reached out to the business community to provide financial or in-kind support for the MCP. This new Tobacco-Free park will positively impact Mabton families and others in the surrounding community; it will serve as a location for healthy community activities for years to come.”