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Local nonprofits seek city funding for youth programs, movies and senior‑center repairs
Summary
Several Scappoose nonprofit groups asked the council for Community Enhancement Program grants covering holiday light displays, youth summer rec programming, Movies in the Park, senior‑center siding repairs, and United Way early‑literacy book delivery for local children.
Scappoose — Multiple local nonprofits presented requests to the City Council Monday for Community Enhancement Program funding to support recurring events, youth programs and building repairs.
Representatives from the Scappoose Historical Society, Scappoose Kiwanis Youth Recreation Center, Scappoose Public Library, Scappoose Senior Center and United Way of Columbia County described program operations, attendance and funding needs during the council’s work session.
Heather Arness, vice president of the Scappoose Historical Society, asked the city to continue supporting the group’s annual Light Fight holiday event; she said the program’s costs have fallen since its first year because the group can reuse materials. "This is the third year," Arness said, adding the event…
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