Fund Catalog

APIC-YAKIMA FUND

Asian Pacific Islander Coalition of Yakima Valley brings together Asian and Asian Pacific Islanders (including immigrants, refugees, & citizens) to use our collective strength to empower & advance our community. We fully support coalition diversity building within our BIPOC Community to ensure equal representation and civic empowerment in issues that matter to our AAPI community. AAPI immigrant families should transition to calling Yakima Valley home through civic engagement, education, and access to transitional state and federal programs.

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AQUATIC CENTER AT MLK JR PARK FUND

We invite you to support the Aquatic Center at Martin Luther King Jr. Park at 8th Street and Beech (adjacent to Adams Elementary and Washington Middle schools). We need $3M more to push this project over the finish line! This project engages every age group, welcomes the entire community, and improves health and water safety. The total project cost is $11 million ($3M from the City, $3M from the County, $2M from the State, and $3M from Community Support). Our timeline projects groundbreaking in Spring 2024, with doors open for Summer 2025.

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COMMUNITY JOURNALISM YAKIMA FREE PRESS FUND

Supporting and advancing trusted, local journalism because our free press plays a vital role in informing, educating, and raising awareness on issues important to residents. Communities need accessible, trusted news and in-depth research and reporting to hold government accountable and to build collaboration, community pride, and cohesion with regionally relevant and timely news and stories.

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HARMAN SENIOR CENTER FUND

SUPPORT THE HEART OF SENIOR COMMUNITY – THE HARMAN CENTER Since 2004, the Harman Center has been more than just a building—it's where Yakima's seniors thrive. Every day, this vital hub buzzes with life as neighbors reconnect over line dancing, stay strong through Forever Fitness classes, create beautiful quilts, and share meals together. It's where seniors access affordable lunches, receive health screenings, learn to protect themselves from scams, and navigate Medicare with confidence. It's where loneliness is replaced by laughter, and isolation gives way to friendship. The Harman Foundation's generous gift gave our community this treasure. Now, it's our turn to protect it. Budget constraints threaten the programs that keep our seniors healthy, engaged, and connected. Your donation ensures that the quilting circles continue, the fitness classes keep moving, the educational seminars remain accessible, and beloved traditions like the Strawberry Social and Holiday Bazaar endure. When you give to the Harman Center, you're investing in the dignity, health, and joy of the seniors who built this community. They deserve a place to gather, grow, and belong—and with your help, they'll have it.

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KEEP ARTS ALIVE FUND

A fund designated to assist arts and culture organizations adapt and recover from the pandemic's economic impact.

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LATINX OUTREACH FUND

LatinX LLC stands within our local community to provide support in navigating institutions, sharing information in public programs, building people power, and heightening their voice to shape a new, more equitable community.

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Lions Pool Fund

HELP KEEP LIONS POOL AFLOAT – A COMMUNITY TREASURE SINCE 1973 For over 50 years, Lions Pool has been where Yakima learns to swim, heals, competes, and connects. It's where children conquer their fear of water, seniors find relief through gentle exercise, injured community members rebuild strength, and young athletes train for state championships. This isn't just about keeping a pool open—it's about preserving a lifeline that touches every generation in our community. In 1984, our community came together through donations and a voter-approved bond to make Lions Pool the year-round facility it is today. Now, we're asking you to carry that legacy forward. Your donation will ensure children continue learning life-saving swimming skills, provide accessible rehabilitation space for those in recovery, support our high school swim teams, and maintain a safe gathering place where families create lasting memories. Lions Pool has been here for us for half a century. Today, it needs us. Every dollar you give keeps the doors open, the water warm, and the opportunity alive.

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MILLER PARK IMPROVEMENT FUND

Miller Park is one of Yakima's largest community parks, located in one of the City's poorest and most diverse neighborhoods. Community supporters are leading a campaign with the mission of "Revitalizing Miller Park as the heart of the community." Their goals are to improve safety, encourage health and recreation, and create a community gathering place for education, outreach, and collaboration. This campaign is a partnership between the community and Yakima Parks & Recreation. Donations will help restore the basketball courts, add ADA-accessible paths and play equipment, and help implement other necessary improvements.

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RANDALL PARK FUND

Help fund two side-by-side pump tracks at Randall Park: a smaller one for expert bikers featuring several jumps and a larger track with a beginner section and an ADA component so it’s accessible for everyone. The tracks are for any non-motorized vehicles on wheels, including scooters, skateboards, and wheelchairs.

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THE HARVEST HOPE FUND

Food insecurity is reaching crisis levels in our region. The recent government shutdown and suspension of SNAP benefits have created a perfect storm of need in Yakima and Kittitas Counties. 70% of these federal benefits support working families—people who labor in our fields and orchards, stock our stores, and care for our neighbors, yet still struggle to put food on their tables. Our agricultural region faces unique challenges that compound food insecurity. While we grow food for the nation, many of our farm workers and their families earn wages that don't stretch far enough, especially when paired with the geographic isolation of rural communities. When federal support disappears, our local food banks become the last line of defense against hunger. The Harvest Hope Fund will provide immediate, flexible resources to food banks serving our communities, helping ensure no family goes hungry while they weather this crisis. These are our neighbors—the families who make our agricultural economy possible. Philanthropic support allows us to respond with the speed and compassion this moment demands, filling the gap until federal assistance is restored while strengthening our community's resilience for the future. Every dollar donated directly supports emergency food assistance for families in Yakima and Kittitas Counties.

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Valley Routes Coalition Fund

Support efforts and initiatives dedicated to improve the health & safety of citizens of Yakima through collaboration with all running, walking & rolling recreation groups to improve the non-motorized trails & paths in Yakima County.

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WASHINGTON FRUIT COMMUNITY CENTER

HELP US KEEP OUR COMMUNITY'S HEART BEATING For decades, the Washington Fruit Community Center has been a vital gathering place in northeast Yakima, serving seniors, children, and families across generations. Every day, we provide seniors with affordable lunches and activities, offer safe after-school care and summer programs for children, and host community events like salsa dancing, Taekwondo, and family nights. Thanks to the generosity of Washington Fruit & Produce Corporation and dedicated community donors, we've been able to enrich countless lives—but now we need your help to continue this important work. Without immediate support, we face closure. Your donation directly impacts real people in our community—helping a child attend summer camp, providing a senior with a hot meal and companionship, or ensuring families have a welcoming place to gather and grow together. Join us in keeping this treasured resource alive. Together, we can ensure the Washington Fruit Community Center continues serving Yakima for generations to come.

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YAKIMA PARK MAINTENANCE FUND

KEEP YAKIMA'S GREEN SPACES THRIVING Nearly 400 acres of parkland. 42 parks. 7.3 miles of pathways. Countless memories made under open skies. This is where Yakima comes alive—where toddlers take their first swing, teens practice layups until sunset, families picnic under shade trees, and neighbors discover the joy of simply being outside together. Our parks are the backyard we all share, and they deserve to be spaces we're proud of. Behind every mowed field, every safe playground, every welcoming trail stands our dedicated Parks and Recreation maintenance team working to keep these treasured spaces clean, safe, and beautiful. But budget shortfalls are making it harder to maintain the standard our community deserves. That's where you come in. The Yakima Park Maintenance Fund gives you the power to directly impact the places you love—ensuring the tennis courts stay smooth, the playgrounds remain safe, the picnic shelters stand ready for your family gatherings, and the green spaces stay vibrant. Every dollar you give goes straight to the ground beneath our feet and the spaces where our community grows. When you support this fund, you're not just maintaining parks—you're preserving the places where childhood happens, where health improves, and where Yakima feels like home. Together, we can keep our shared backyard beautiful.

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YAKIMA PARKS & RECREATION COMMUNITY RECREATION FUND

Keep the Magic Alive in Yakima's Parks! For generations, families across Yakima have gathered under the stars at Chesterley Park for movies, and filled Franklin and Miller Parks with music and laughter. Free summer events aren't just entertainment—they're where neighbors become friends, kids make memories, and our community comes together. Rising costs and budget cuts threaten these beloved traditions. These events make Yakima more vibrant, connected, and alive. They give our local artists a stage and our families a reason to gather. Every dollar you give keeps the music playing, the movies rolling, and our community thriving. Help us ensure every family in Yakima can enjoy these cherished summer traditions. Give today.

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YVCF FOUNDERS FUNDS (Sustaining)

What are you passionate about? Education? Healthy Communities? Ending cycles of poverty? The Arts? Neighborhoods and parks? The Founders' Fund is a Board-directed, permanent fund that does not designate a particular charity, but distributes money to areas where the needs are greatest.

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