Members of the Ashland County Community Foundation recognized those who donate their time and resources to the organization during their annual Donor Appreciation Dinner Tuesday evening.

Foundation President Dr. Lucille Ford says the organization serves as a vehicle by connecting people who care to causes that matter.

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Larry Mattson of the Yakima Youth Soccer Association knows nonprofit groups and foundations are hurting. So when he received a $46,000 grant on Wednesday, he was blown away.

"I was ecstatic," said Mattson, project manager for the Central Washington Soccer Center. "This is a fantastic shot in the arm."

The soccer association was one of 24 groups that received a grant from the Yakima Valley Community Foundation during a Wednesday luncheon. The foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life for Yakima County residents, in such areas as health care, the arts and education.

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