DREAM/DREAMS COME TRUE....... The ultimate in Resource Centers
from every aspect of the community.... 1992 - a year to begin
the Foundation, the vehicle to assist non profit organizations
and other public agencies to inform the public about their products,
services, events, calendars.
Richard T. Lincoln left me $11,000+ to form a non profit that
would assist seniors the way that I had assisted Mr. Lincoln with
estate administration. With these funds the RECA Foundation was
formed as a Washington non profit as of 9/30/92. The RECA Foundation
began working with the Senior Centers to install modems, train
staff to use the Tri-Cities On- Line Information Service, and
to administer the on-line checklists and other information to
area senior citizens.
JUST THE BEGINNINGS......... The RECA Foundation continues to
explore community information needs. Community calendars, association
outreach, economic development, educational institutions, the
health and medical community, and support groups are but some
of the sources for partnership. We will continue to identify
funding sources with an emphasis on joint grant writing and other
cooperative efforts in order to maximize resources, minimize expenses
and provide the best possible service to the community.
Ronda Evans
President
Senior Citizens. Extensive checklists and questionnaires
on wills, powers of attorney, home safety, alternative living
arrangements, finances, etc. are available on-line and are being
supplied to seniors through the senior centers and other social
service providers.
Community Calendars. The General TriCities Calendars of
Events, Senior's activities, Singles events, and the Arts Council
for the Mid Columbia Region are sponsored by the Foundation.
Workshops/Seminars/Lectures. The Kennewick Community Education
programs are listed and sponsored by the Foundation.
Support Groups and Clubs. The local Auto clubs are listed,
several of which worked together on a highly successful "Wheels
for Meals" effort to build up the local food bank.
Multiple programs with the school districts (Kennewick programs
are in progress), public FORUMs on a wide variety of subjects,
expansion of the calendar section and a broad range of social
programs and projects.
To seek partnerships with other grant seeking organizations in
the areas of enhancing public dialogue about regional issues,
education, health and human services, cultural programs, the environment,
employment, small business, senior's projects and programs, youth
projects and programs, and any others that promote peace, harmony
and well being within our community.
Board Approved March 15, 1993
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ronda Evans, President & Treasurer
Darwin Perkins, Vice President
Bruce McComb, Secretary
Mary Williams
Sharon Grant