Pope's Place

09/01/2026

To infinity and beyond... and straight into September! 🚀✨

As students head back to school today, we're smiling about the wonderful memories we made ending summer with a magical Toy Story 5 movie night under the stars. 🌙🍿

Residents, parents, and staff gathered together for an evening full of fun and movie magic. It was the perfect grand finale to an amazing August!

🎒 Happy First Day of School! 🍂 Hello September! 🍁 Welcome Fall!

08/21/2026

😁 Dental Days at Pope's Place!

A special thank you to Paula Nguyen of Everlasting Smiles 4 U for her regular visits to provide dental hygiene services to our residents. For many of our residents, traveling to a traditional dental appointment can be challenging, and Paula's on-site care helps make dental health more accessible.

We're grateful for your commitment to keeping our residents healthy, comfortable, and smiling! 🦷💙

08/13/2026

⏰ Last Chance!

Today is the final day to nominate your favorites for Best of Lewis County 2026!

We would greatly appreciate your nomination for Best Nonprofit. Thank you for supporting Pope's Place and the work we do for our community.

Nominate today at chronline.com before nominations close!

❤️ Thank you for your support!

08/06/2026

💉 August is National Immunization Awareness Month! 💉

Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect yourself, your family, and your community from serious illnesses. Staying up to date on recommended immunizations helps prevent diseases and keeps everyone healthier year-round.

Whether you're preparing for back-to-school season, a new job, or simply staying on top of your health, now is a great time to review your vaccination records and talk with your healthcare provider about any vaccines you may need.

At Pope's Place, we encourage everyone to take proactive steps toward better health. 😊

07/31/2026

❤️ It's that time of year again! ❤️

The Chronicle's Best of Lewis County 2026 nominations are now open, and we're asking for your support by considering Pope's Place for Best Nonprofit.

Every nomination counts and helps raise awareness of the vital work Pope's Place does to provide individualized care for children and young adults with exceptional medical needs. Your support helps strengthen not only these incredible children and young adults, but also their families and our community.

🗳️ Visit chronline.com and complete the nomination form at the top of the page.

📅 Nominations are open through August 13.

If you believe in our mission, we'd be honored to receive your nomination. Thank you for helping us continue to make a difference in Lewis County.

07/23/2026

🎉 Look who had a birthday, Miss Jenny! 🎉
To make her day even more special, the Riverside Fire Authority stopped by to help celebrate! 🚒❤️
Jenny absolutely loves fire trucks, and nothing makes her smile bigger than seeing one drive by. When the firefighters surprised her on her birthday, it truly made her day unforgettable.
A huge thank you to the Riverside Fire Authority for going above and beyond to make Jenny feel so special. Your kindness, time, and generosity brought so much joy and created memories she’ll treasure forever! 🎂🎈🎁
FireTruckFan 🚒🎉❤️

07/17/2026

We’re excited and honored to share that Pope’s Place was chosen by KMNT listeners as the Best Nonprofit!
Thank you for the nominations, the votes, and the love.
Our community is everything, and we’re grateful beyond words.

07/14/2026

🌟 Hope everyone is having a great start to their week! 🌟

We had an absolute blast at our Annual Pope’s Place Block Party on Friday! A big thank you to our furry friends from Old McDebbie’s Farm / Jim’s U-Fish, Pacific Pressurized Systems and Repair for their continued support and donations each year, and our Board Member Courtney and her family for generously providing the amazing water slide.

We loved seeing the smiles on our residents, staff, families, and community members throughout the day. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event so special! ❤️☀️🎉

07/05/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from Pope’s Place! 🇺🇸

Today we’re wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July! We had an incredible time participating in the annual Centralia Downtown Association Fourth of July Parade. We’re proud to share that Pope’s Place won FIRST PLACE in the Youth Division!

Moments like these are truly one‑in‑a‑million for our residents. The joy, the community spirit, the cheers from the crowd… it all means more than words can say.

Thank you to everyone who supported us, waved, clapped, and celebrated alongside us. We had an absolute blast and check out these photos from today’s adventure!

❤️💙 Happy Fourth, from our family to yours.

06/24/2026

🌟 Pope's Place 2025 Impact Report: “This Place Changes Everything” 🌟

We’re proud to reflect on a year of meaningful growth and impact at Pope’s Place. Thanks to our incredible community, here are just a few of our 2025 major milestones:
✨ Opened Jim’s House, a specialized pediatric respite home
✨ Strengthened our commitment to becoming a Highly Reliable Organization
✨ Provided over 7,000 resident days of care
Every day, we provide compassionate care and support for medically complex children and young adults through:
💙 Residential Care
💙 Transitional Services
💙 Physical Therapy
💙 Respite Care
Together, we are creating a place where families feel supported and lives are truly transformed.
📊 See the full 2025 Impact Report here:
👉 https://canva.link/brv34fvudgquh9o

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