08/07/2026
Today, United Way of Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties was honored to present a second ceremonial check to representatives of the Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers (AWPPW) and the Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Central Labor Council, recognizing another transfer of donations collected through the Nippon Fund.
This transfer, in the amount of $162,828, brings the total amount of donations received by United Way of Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties through the Nippon Fund to $263,428—all made possible by the extraordinary generosity of community members, businesses, organizations, and donors from across the region and beyond.
United Way of Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties is honored to serve as the pass-through organization for these donations, helping ensure every contribution is transferred to support the families it was intended to help. As part of this commitment, United Way of Cowlitz & Wahkiakum Counties does not charge any administrative overhead for managing these donations.
Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared our posts, and supported this effort. Your compassion and generosity are a powerful reminder of what our community can accomplish when we come together to help our neighbors.