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4-H Youth Development Grant County
4-H is the youth development program of Washington State University Extension. As the largest youth development organization in Washington, 4-H reaches nearly 60,000 young people. The 4-H youth development program helps young people and adults put knowledge into work in all of Washington's 39 counties, cities and towns. 4-H teaches life skills that lead young people to become self-directing, positive, contributing members of our society. These life skills include positive self-esteem, effective communication, a sense of responsibility to oneself and one's community, sound decision making and a strong sense of belonging. These skills give young people the tools necessary for successful adulthood. The 4-H mission is reached through a number of delivery methods that relate to the total concept of youth development.

Big Bend Community College Foundation
The BBCC Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization supporting educational programs and scholarly pursuits for the college and its students. Funds are raised through special events, donations, grants, and partnerships for student scholarships, food provisions, and emergency aid.

Camp Fire FIRST Robotics Teams of ML - ML Robos
The Camp Fire FIRST Robotics of Moses Lake is a Camp Fire Program that has a partnership with US FIRST and the local members. ML Robos for short, we strive to uphold the purpose of both Camp Fire USA to “ help youth become the exceptional people they are destined to be, buoyant with potential to do anything they dream of doing” and US FIRST “ to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.” We accomplish this by making it possible for as many local youth as possible to participate in US FIRST’s robotics competitions at the FIRST Lego League level and FIRST Tech Challenge level. In 2013-2014 we had about 25 participants and in 2014-2015 we have 27 participants. Here are details about each level. FIRST Lego League (FLL) is for kids ages 9-14, however with the stress involved we prefer to start kids out at 10 years old. This is competition Robotics, it is hectic and stressful and very time-consuming. We have strict attendance requirements. Between September 1st and mid- January our FLL kids will put in a minimum of 150 hrs. of team work. This does not include field trips, scrimmages and other activities. In our off-season we spend a lot of time on our fundraising activities. Not to mention we have a lot of fun too! FLL usually meets one night a week from 5:30-8pm, currently it’s on Thursdays. ( however, when a team gets behind we will start meeting twice a week) FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) is our team for High Schoolers – Grades 9-12. This team has a season that starts around Sept 1st and goes until late January. This is competition Robotics, it is hectic and stressful and very time-consuming. We have strict attendance requirements. Between September 1st and mid- January our kids will put in a minimum of 300 hrs. of team work. This does not include field trips, scrimmages and other activities. In our off-season we spend a lot of time on our fundraising activities. Not to mention we have a lot of fun too! ***Remember FTC team members qualify for up to 19 million in extra college scholarships!!*** FTC usually meets twice a week, one week night from 6pm-830pm and on Saturdays 1030am-300pm, currently Tuesdays and Saturdays. On the Camp Fire NCW side we have the opportunities to do some great fundraising, learning life skills and participating at Camp Zanika Lache to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Each year in the spring we participate in the Camp Fire Candy Sales! During the summer the Moses Lake City Movies and Concerts in the park allow us to man our Concessions Truck and learn about money skills, customer service and how hard it is to support ourselves. We have also started to explore running a concessions booth at the Grant County Fair in August; this was a new adventure in 2014. Many of us try to relax in summer with a week at Camp Fire Camp. Camp Zanika Lache offers us so much fun: watersports, nature, arts & crafts, archery and camp food! We so appreciate being a part of two Fabulous Organizations like Camp Fire NCW and US FIRST!

Care Moses Lake
Our mission and purpose is to come together to support other local non-profits fulfill their missions. We do that through solicitation of volunteers, solicitation of funds to purchase needed items for donation or assisting with other needs the non-profits may have. We will also promote local non-profits and promote giving back to our community.

Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center
Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center offers free pregnancy tests, ultrasound confirmation, counseling, parenting classes to first time parents and help with clothing and diapers for needy children newborn to 24 months in Grant County.

" style="color: #2296C7;">Daze of Camelot Animal Sanctuary
"> Daze of Camelot Animal Sanctuary is a 501 c 3 non profit animal sanctuary for ELDERLY, ABUSED AND DISABLED ANIMALS OF ALL TYPES. We have been rescuing these animals in Moses Lake since 1996. As WE DO NOT ADOPT OUT ANIMALS we have no income from the animals that we care for. Because of the type of animals that call this place home, our Veterinary bills run about $20,000 per year. Our small animal Vets are at Pioneer Veterinary Clinic, and our farm animals Vets are at Moses Lake Animal Clinic. We have always asked that all donations go directly to our Veterinarians, as this is where our greatest need is due to the type of animals that we care for.

Moses Lake Public Library Foundation
Our library touches every aspect of life here in Moses Lake. It serves young and old, The Foundation's current focus is remodeling (modernizing) and expanding the existing facility. Our library is well loved and well used. The library averages 500 visits a day. It is probably the most used public facility in Moses Lake. The building itself isn't large enough to meet the community's needs. When it was built in 1964, our population was only 8,000. It is now over 35,000 in greater Moses Lake. The Foundation proposes to remodel the existing facility and attach an additional 20,000 square feet. Due to lack of space collections have been eliminated and almost every event for adults or kids has to be held in the main part of the facility where everything can be heard throughout the library. Additional space is needed to allow for programs and group meetings can take place without disrupting others wishing to use the library and to allow for collection growth. The current library was built LONG before the computer age. It was not designed to supply power and network connections for computers. These factors can be addressed during the remodel and addition to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. Our library has served us well for 50 year, now is the time to make sure it can continue to meet our needs for the next 50. Won't you help us meet these very important goals? We welcome financial donations as well as those who wish to actively become involved in the work of the Foundation as members. Please see our web site for more information.