Refuel Washougal serves free meals to homeless and hungry in our community Join Us for Dinner Join us every Friday from 4:00-6:00 pm for a delicious meal and spend time with others at the Washougal Community Center OUR PURPOSE Serve the physical and emotional needs of the community by providing hope, a "hand up", and a sense of belonging. Work with like-minded organizations, providing an opportunity to improve the lives of our neighbors and volunteers. OUR VALUES Compassion Respect Collaboration Integrity Inclusiveness Anchor 1

Annual Report ReFuel's board of directors generally meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 3:30 pm. Contact Us for more info. 2024 Annual Report

Volunteer Opportunities ReFuel operates entirely on the generosity of volunteers Contact us to get involved! Shelter Volunteer No w seeking volunteer s! Reports to Board of Directors Set up Shelter Check in guests Serve light snacks Supervise sleeping hall

Donate Your donations make our mission possible. "3 for free" Give $3 to provide a free meal to members of our community who could use a hot meal. $5 $25 Custom Click Here For Donation Inquiries

Board Elections 2026 Make your voice be heard in shaping ReFuel Washougal's Board of Directors! There are two seats up for re-election. Ballots will clo s e on 3/01/26. 2026 ReFuel Board Election Ballot

ReFuel Washougal Board Board meetings are generally on the first Tuesday of each month at 3:30 pm. Contact Us for more info. Rose Jewell City of Washougal Community Engagement Manager Rose joined the City in 1997, working in Community Development through 2011, at which time she became the Assistant to the City Administrator and Mayor, then transitioning to her current role as Community Engagement Manager in 2021. She is a graduate of the Sharon Lance School of Business and has certifications through Community Mediation Services (CMS) and the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI). Her mission is to create a cohesive relationship between local government and the community it serves. Michele Gregson Communications Chair Michele is a long-time resident of the Washougal/Camas area where she and her husband raised their younger children. She brings to the board a background in community service. She and her husband lead an outreach that has been providing services to families in Camas and Washougal since 2015. She began volunteering with ReFuel in 2015, first serving meals then joining the board. Michele and her husband Mike are very involved with their church, community outreach, and their large family (7 adult children and 6 grandchildren), when she isn’t at the ball field cheering on her grandchildren, she and Mike enjoy spending as much time as they can traveling, and camping. Matt Blecharz Treasurer As a dedicated data leader within the financial industry, Matt is driven to support organizations giving back to the local community through fiscal accountability and scaled opportunities to continue serving those of greatest need! Additionally, Matt leverages his expertise and leadership in data analytics to empower organizations in making informed decisions. His passion for delivering actionable intelligence contributes to the overall success of strategic initiatives and tactical executions. Fran Whitmeyer President/Volunteer Coordinator Fran began community volunteering as a child alongside of her mother in Richardson, Texas and hasn’t stopped. She has her Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations Management and Cost Accounting. Fran also volunteers her time as a reading buddy at Hathaway Elementary School and as the outreach coordinator for “Backpack Friday” at St Anne’s Episcopal Church. In the summer of 2011, she and her family were transferred to the PNW and in 2014 they settled in Washougal. Fran enjoys learning about the beautiful PNW, her new home, gardening, cooking, cross stitch, sewing, and spending time with family and friends. Ann Stevens Vice-president/Community Engagement Leann Wilkins Secretary Leann, a lifelong resident and graduate of Washougal High School, works at iQ Credit Union. Her educational accomplishments include an Associate degree in Accounting and a diploma from Western CUNA Management School, a powerful development program for credit union professionals. Her purpose for ReFuel is to create a stronger community for her family and friends. She has served the ReFuel leadership since 2018. Tia Billings Board Member, Facilitator Coordinator/Admin Ann has lived in Washougal for over 20 years, coming from California, Washougal is her home. She raised two boys that graduated from Washougal High School and has been married for 30 years. She works for the Washougal School District. She has deep roots within the community through her contributions with Unite! Washougal & ReFuel Washougal. She serves as President on both. She has supported Unite! Since 2014 and ReFuel since 2015. She is on the board of the Camas Washougal Community Chest and W.S.A.F.E. She has also given time to the Washougal Lions Club and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. She was on the board of the Washougal Business Association where she served as the Vice President. She served as an advisor with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Explorers program. There are other organizations she volunteers with when they need it. She wants to help our community by giving as much back as she can. OPEN SEAT Grant Writer Kevan Lokken Fundraising Chair

Give BIG 25 Dates Tuesday, May 6th and Wednesday, May 7th Goal Raise $6,000 to continue serving the hungry in Washougal and Camas Where to give Online at ReFuel Washougal | Donate | Washington Gives (wagives.org) How else you can help Create your fundraising page and spread the word! Visit the website and click on FUNDRAISE to create your own page. Share with your friends! Questions Email us at info@refuelwashougal.org

Volunteer Opportunities ReFuel operates entirely on the generosity of volunteers Contact us to get involved! Friday Meals ReFuel is continually seeking individuals and groups to assist with meal service on Fridays. Click here for more info or contact us ! Check the Calendar Are you part of a group that would like to serve a meal? Check the Open Meal Shift calendar for availability.

Treasurer's Report Board meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month at 3:30 pm. Contact Us for more info. March 2021

ReFuel Documents Board meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month at 3:30 pm. Contact Us for more info. Meeting Minutes Treasurer's Report Volunteer Forms and Job Descriptions Corporate Structure

ReFuel Washougal is a 501(c) non-profit organization that serves the Washougal residents who are experiencing hard times. Friday Meals have been serving guests since 2015.

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