InvestEd receives support of 100 Women Who Care Clark County

CAMAS — Members of 100 Women Who Care Clark County presented $6,600 to InvestEd during its fourth quarterly meeting of 2024 held Nov. 13 at Salud! Wine Bar in Camas.

David Hartness, operations and programs director of InvestEd; Kelly O’Rourke, Camas High School principal; and Mark Castle, Washougal High School principal, accepted the funds on behalf of the organization. The funds will be divided between the high schools.

100 Women selected InvestEd during its August meeting. NWCAVE and Journey Theater were the other nonprofit nominees.

Helping Washington students since 1963, InvestEd works to bridge the gap between what families can afford, what schools can support and what students urgently need. School coordinators are empowered to identify children who are experiencing financial hardship. No paperwork is required, and the student doesn’t need to receive free or reduced-price lunch to qualify for help.

InvestEd provides additional funding for schools to cover costs for such needs as test fees, performing arts fees, sports equipment and fees, graduation expenses, technology needs, food and clothing. More than 40,000 students and 700 schools statewide were assisted by InvestEd in 2023-24.

Founded in 2018, 100 Women Who Care Clark County is a giving circle that meets four times a year and has donated more than $125,000 to local nonprofits since its inception. Members who attend are eligible to nominate local nonprofits to be considered for the group’s donation. Members commit to a quarterly $100 donation to the charity voted upon by the members during each meeting.