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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

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. OPEN SEAT Board Member ReFuel Washougal is searching for a new board member to fill this seat. Ideally this seat will be filled by a volunteer with experience in grant writing and an interest in becoming a grant writer for our board. 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 and 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 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, Volunteer Coordinator 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. Rhonda Ackman Board Member, Fund Raising Chair Rhonda is a long-time resident of the Washougal/Camas area where her and her husband raised their three children. She has a business background including two businesses they had in the area throughout the years. She began volunteering with ReFuel in 2018 after a mission trip to Guatemala moved her to come back and get involved locally to help those in need in her community. Her hobbies include biking, hiking, kayaking and anything outdoors in the Gorge. She also enjoys spending time with her three grown children that live nearby. 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.

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ReFuel In the News March 16, 2023 ReFuel Washougal adjusting to 'new normal' September 23, 2019 ReFuel Washougal Feeds the Hungry and Expands Reach for 2020 February 7, 2019 Camas-Washougal Community Chest provides money for 20 cots December 13, 2018 Homeless flock to shelter in Washougal December 5, 2018 Severe weather shelter opens tonight March 12, 2018 Unite! Washougal Featured Partner: ReFuel Washougal February 7, 2018 Lutherans help Washougal Community Center become a shelter January 11, 2018 Homeless advocate named Washougal’s volunteer of the year November 15, 2018 Woman organizes free Thanksgiving dinner November 29, 2017 Students learn how to Be the Change September 17, 2017 Clark County collects blankets, outer wear for Refuel Washougal in October May 20, 2016 ReFuel Washougal receives WASA Community Leadership Award

Refuel Washougal serves free meals to homeless and hungry in our community Join Us for Dinner ReFuel serves weekly dinners! WE ARE BACK TO SERVING DINNER AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER! JOIN US THERE MARCH 14TH! Every Friday 4-6 p.m. 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

Open Meal Shifts ReFuel is looking for Groups to serve a Friday meal ! Click here to sign up ReFuel Friday Meal Schedule 2025 Or contact us for more information

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Meeting Minutes January 2018 January 2019 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 December 2018 Treasurer's Report January 2018 February 2018 January 2019 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 Forms Documents December 2018 Reimbursement Bylaws Reimb. policy History of Social Media Policy Items provided by ReFuel

Volunteer Opportunities ReFuel operates entirely on the generosity of volunteers Contact us to get involved! Kitchen Facilitator Now seeking volun teers! Reports to Kitchen Coordinator Assist Group's PIC at weekly meals Answer questions for PIC Provide guidance at meals Ensure compliance with health regulations Meal stats Group PIC No w seeking volunteers ! Reports to Kitchen Coordinator Possess food handler's card Recruit volunteers to serve as a Group Lead volunteers to serve and prep meal Comply with ReFuel guidelines Submit for meal reimbursement Clean up kitchen and secure building Meal Volunteer No w seeking volunte ers! Reports to Group PIC Serve meals with a Group ♦ Clean up ♦ Interested in being a Meal Volunteer without a group? Contact us for information Are you part of a Group that would like to serve a meal? Contact us to get on the schedule

Meeting Minutes Board meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month at 3:30 pm. Contact Us for more info. January 2021 February 2021 Emergency Meeting February 2021 March 2021 April 2021 January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 November 2019 December 2019 December 2020

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. The Severe Weather Shelter was added in 2017 to protect those living on the streets during inclement weather.