Thriving Together NCW

12/15/2025

Our 2026 Sponsorship & Event Assistance Application is now live!

Community events bring people together to celebrate, learn, and connect Each year, we support events that help remove barriers and create opportunities for everyone in our region to to thrive.
If you’re planning a community-wide, public event in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, or Okanogan counties, or the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, this funding may be for you.

This funding opportunity is designed to support one-time or limited series events that go beyond your regular programming and are open and accessible to all.

Ready to bring your community together?
👉 Apply now and help create spaces where people can connect, learn, and thrive.

We are dedicated to a simple, measurable goal: All people and places in North Central Washington thriving together - no exceptions.

12/03/2025

The Power of Providers team at the Washington State Department of Health is developing a Long COVID training module and needs the help of Community Health Workers (CHWs).

If you're a CHW in Washington, share your knowledge, experiences, and needs in this 5-minute survey. Those who prefer Spanish can select the “Espanol” button at the top of the form to change the survey’s language.

12/01/2025

As we honor Native American Heritage month, we want to shine a spotlight on two of our network members whose Indigenous-led programs are strengthening culture, connection, and community wellbeing across North Central Washington.

The Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation (IRRF) is dedicated to preserving Indigenous history, traditions, language, and relationships with the natural world. With support from our 2025 Vital Conditions Grant, IRRF will launch its 2026 Culture Camp—providing land-based education, cultural connection, and traditional practices that foster belonging and intergenerational healing.

The Nature Immersion Program is expanding land-based, culturally responsive education for Tribal and BIPOC youth who was also selected to receive funds from the Vital Conditions Grant. These funds will help launch a new Social Emotional Learning curriculum that will blend emotional wellbeing, leadership, and cultural teachings through a summer culture camp and classroom program, with the long-term goal of sharing it across the Upper Columbia Plateau.

Learn more about their work and explore other resources, including a Tribal Data Sovereignty report, in our latest newsletter using the link below.

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the cultures, traditions, histories, and ongoing contributions of Native peoples. It is also an opportunity for all of us to learn, reflect, and deepen our understanding of the Indigenous nations whose stewardship and stories continue to sh...

11/20/2025

Join us in celebrating National Rural Health Day and all of the dedicated individuals and organizations across our region whose efforts are strengthening the health and wellbeing of our rural communities.

Today, we want to give a special shoutout to Ramona Hicks, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at Coulee Medical Center, and Lindsey Tanaka, DO, at Columbia Valley Community Health's East Wenatchee Medical & Dental Clinic. Both were recognized as 2025 Rural Health Heroes of Washington by the Washington State Department of Health.

Read more about their contributions using the link below.

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11/17/2025

Honoring our 2025 Heart of Belonging Award Recipient!

This award acknowledges an individual whose unwavering dedication uplifts rural communities by creating spaces of connection, dignity, and opportunity for those most often left at the margins.

This year, we’re excited to shine a spotlight on Dr. Sue Kane, CEO of NCW Tech Alliance, whose work goes beyond access to technology—it fosters belonging. By providing the tools, knowledge, and opportunities people need to thrive, she strengthens the Vital Conditions for Health and Wellbeing, from lifelong learning to meaningful work and civic engagement.

Join us in celebrating Dr. Kane’s visionary leadership and her deep commitment to building a more inclusive North Central Washington! 🎉

11/14/2025

Our partners at Grant County CHI are working to expand access to reliable transportation, a vital condition that shapes access to jobs, education, healthcare, social connection, and overall wellbeing.

Paving the Way: Community Solutions for Transportation Access, held on November 18th, will be an opportunity for community members and transit providers to come together to better understand current issues and inspire solutions through community dialogue.

Join in on the conversation by registering for the event using the link at the end of this article.
https://columbiabasinherald.com/news/2025/nov/13/grant-co-chi-to-host-transportation-access-event/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcjdxSFN2YklMUTZ6WEJVNXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR584psZg5JnoJIcg8CTGfCkZWVN5U5Ch5nGlUA-6guqrHLCkIKFSgEbqxnnMg_aem_glDY4RC4Ct0dCd9LekP0QQ

EPHRATA — The Grant County Coalition for Health Improvement is set to host an event, “Paving the Way: Community Solutions for Transportation Access,” on November 18. This initiative is part of the CHI series, aimed at addressing pressing community issues through public engagement and collabora...

11/13/2025

Celebrating our 2025 Weaving Impact Award Recipient!

Thriving Together NCW’s annual Weaving Impact Award honors a leader who skillfully interweaves vision, diverse voices, and data into a resilient fabric of shared measurement and lasting impact for our region’s health and wellbeing.

This year, we are proud to recognize Maria Hines, Founder & Director of Blue Sky Minds Nonprofit for her ongoing efforts to increase access to the food system in Okanogan County, bringing a multitude of stakeholders’ voices to a single table, and facilitating the gathering of data; putting what was learned into meaningful action that is community centered and a Vital Conditions Multisolver.

Join us in celebrating Maria’s leadership, collaborative spirt, and lasting impact across North Central Washington! 👏🏼

11/12/2025

We’re honored to partner with NCW Libraries on this video, celebrating the many ways they foster connection and belonging across our region.

Libraries are cornerstones of thriving communities, creating spaces where everyone is welcome and has the opportunity to learn, share resources, and build meaningful connections. Thank you, NCW Libraries, for championing community and connection in North Central Washington.

11/04/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our 2025 Summit!

Your energy, insights, and commitment to building a thriving North Central Washington make days like this so inspiring.

We’re working on a full post-summit report but in the meantime you can catch up on highlights from this incredible day on our website using the link below.

https://www.thrivingtogether.org/data-reports

Stay tuned as we continue to share more photos and bright spots from the event in the coming weeks!

10/02/2025

Last year’s Thriving Together NCW Summit was just the beginning—and we can’t wait to keep the momentum going!

Join us for the 2025 event on October 22nd where we will once again bring our region together to imagine new possibilities, build connections, and co-create a thriving future for North Central Washington.

If you’re passionate about shaping what’s next for our communities, this day is for you! We welcome:

🌟 Community leaders & advocates
🌟 Grassroots & nonprofit organizations
🌟 Youth champions, educators & policy makers
🌟 Business & civic leaders
🌟 Faith leaders & volunteers
🌟 Healthcare & wellness
🌟 Anyone passionate about creating a thriving future for NCW!

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-thriving-together-toward-tomorrow-summit-tickets-1591980830519?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/30/2025

We’re thrilled to announce our keynote speaker for the 2025 Thriving Together Toward Tomorrow Summit: Becky Payne, CEO of the Ripple Foundation!

Becky will guide us in looking at our past, present, and our reimagined future—inviting us to co-create a shared narrative for where we are headed as a region.

Learn more and register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-thriving-together-toward-tomorrow-summit-tickets-1591980830519?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/22/2025

Join us this Wednesday as we're accompanied by Meghan Francis, a dedicated member of the Colville Business Council and Thriving Together NCW Board Member, as we learn about local tribes, their history, and current context.

We'll also be joined by North Sound ACH who will provide insight on their tribal engagement work and relationship building with tribal communities and partners.

Click the link below to reserve your spot!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DzhrxBsST8-v5WNpzlehBA #/registration