Garfield County Forever - Raise The Blues

07/04/2025

Well done, Garflield County!!

POMEROY–A volunteer committee of Garfield County residents has announced the distribution of $20,500 in its 2025 spring funding cycle. The awards include $14,450 in grants to local organizations and $6,550 in scholarships for area students pursuing higher education. The funding is directed by the ...

11/27/2024

Get ready to 'Raise the Blues' this holiday season! Join us on Sat, Dec 7, 4-6 PM at Spinners Maple Hall for food, drinks, and fellowship. Hear the latest about the Garfield County Forever Fund and LaunchNW Scholarships. See you there!

09/11/2024

Join your Garfield County Forever - Raise the Blues team at the Fair! Stop by our booth on Saturday, September 14 to ask questions, hear updates, and learn how YOU can help make a difference.

Can't make the Fair? Learn more here: https://www.bluemountainfoundation.org/raise-the-blues/garfield-county-forever/

08/29/2024

Are you passionate about making a difference in our community? Do you want to help support local nonprofits or empower students with scholarships? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We're looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Grant and Scholarship Committees. As a committee member, you'll have the chance to:

🔹 Review and evaluate grant or scholarship applications 🔹 Help shape the future of our community by supporting impactful projects 🔹 Work alongside a team of passionate and community-minded individuals 🔹 Gain valuable insights into the nonprofit and educational landscape of our region

Whether you're an experienced professional or just looking to get more involved, your voice matters, and we want you to be part of our mission to create positive change.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and be part of something truly special!

https://www.bluemountainfoundation.org/forms/application-for-grant-or-scholarship-committee/

05/22/2024

POMEROY–Sarah Meyers is a lifelong resident here, except for my college years. Growing up, her sights were set anywhere but back in Garfield County because she didn't see career opportunities. Post–college graduation, she returned to Pomeroy only for a short lay-over, however, her dad, Tom Meyer...

03/13/2024

The LaunchNW scholarship program has officially been kicked off in Garfield County! Last week at the Community Scholarship Dinner, Nolan Glueckert from the Innovia Foundation presented the LaunchNW Promise Scholarship to Pomeroy's Class of 2024. Students graduating from PHS and attending an eligible trade school, apprenticeship, certification program, community college or university can qualify to receive up to $5,000 per year for 4 years towards their post high school plans.

See below for full eligibility information and visit https://launchnw.my.site.com/scholarship/s/ to apply. This scholarship is open to any student who meets all criteria, and the application only takes only 5 minutes!

Thank you to the wonderful donors and volunteers in Garfield County who have made this launch possible. The LaunchNW Promise Scholarship is an important part of the fundraising for the Garfield County Forever Fund and Raise The Blues campaign.

If you would like to learn more about this initiative, please join us on March 27th at the Elevated Seating Area for an informational session. More details to come.

03/07/2024

Nominations are open for Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce community awards! Visit surveymonkey.com/r/PomAwards23 to submit

12/22/2023

UPDATE!: Only 3 days left! Another $32,000 has been pledged bringing our total up to $$84,500 and leaving $15,500 before maximizing our $100,000 match. Please remember, pledges can be spread out over 10 years and get the full match now! Download the LaunchNW Commitment Form, complete it, and return the to Aaron McMurray ([email protected]), Nolan Glueckert ([email protected]) or any member of the Launch NW Fundraising Committee (Bob Cox (509-566-7038) or Larry Ledgerwood (509-780-7231) locally).

Thank you!!!


Original Post:
EXCITING NEWS FOR GARFIELD COUNTY!

Raise the Blues:
https://www.bluemountainfoundation.org/raise-the-blues/
Innovia Foundation:
https://innovia.org/
Blue Mountain Community Foundation:
https://www.bluemountainfoundation.org/
Launch NW Commitment Form:
https://launchnw.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/LNW-Sponsor-a-Student-Pledge-Card-Updated-1-12-23-1-3.pdf

11/30/2023

Thanks to all who came out last night to learn more at the Holiday Happy Hour. If you missed it, we'd be happy to share what we're up to creating for the future of our community - just message us.