Open Door Health Clinic

11/10/2025

Grateful for the brave. 🇺🇸❤️

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

11/06/2025

“Heroes rarely need capes — they simply choose to care.”

Fred Rogers once gave us a reminder the world is still desperate to remember:
“We must share responsibility. It may be easy to say, ‘That’s not my child, not my neighborhood, not my world, not my problem.’
But there are those who see a need and answer it. To me, those people are the real heroes.”

He wasn’t imagining comic-book legends.
He meant everyday people — the ones who show up when it matters, who give without looking for applause.

The neighbor who checks in just to make sure you’re okay.
The teacher who puts in hours no one sees.
The stranger who steps forward while others step away.

Kindness is a quiet act of courage in a world that can feel cold and divided.

And those who still choose compassion — they are the invisible heroes holding everything together.

11/06/2025

Sign-ups are now open to all for the 2025-2026 Energy Assistance Season in Kittitas County! If you're struggling with utility or heating costs please apply today at https://www.hopesource.us/energy-assistance

11/05/2025

2025 Upper County Holiday Baskets
The season of giving is nearly here, and the Upper County Senior Center is once again spreading holiday cheer by offering Holiday Baskets to local families in need. If your family could use a little extra support this holiday season, please complete the application to request a Holiday Basket. For those interested in donating, a list of requested items is included below as well. Donations can be dropped off at either the Cle Elum-Roslyn District Office or the Upper Kittitas County Senior Center.

- Application Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Z3Mgacw72jDXp1Aycx3u-XwMfqU4814t/view?usp=sharing
- Donation Items Needed: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-iMT-FgSwIW0EEe5e2iYMY6Bsn06BVpL/view?usp=drive_link

Thank you for supporting our community tradition of kindness and generosity!

11/05/2025

11/05/2025

New Consumer Drug Take-Back Program

The Ellensburg Police Department invites you to protect your loved ones, community, and environment by using our free unused medication disposal service.

Dispose of Leftover Meds: Drop them off at the kiosk in the Ellensburg Police Department Lobby — it's free and easy.

Secure and Anonymous: Visit us to safely dispose of your unwanted prescription and OTC meds. No questions asked. *For best practice, it is recommended to remove personal information before using this service.

ACCEPTED ITEMS:
Unused or expired prescription medications
Over-the-counter medications
Pet medications

NOT ACCEPTED:
Illegal drugs

Environmental Safety: Leaving drugs at home can pose risks. Safely dispose of them today at our location.

Look for the Green Box: Find it at the department for secure drug disposal.

Don't Flush Meds: Properly return them to our take-back location to ensure safe disposal.

Join our efforts to stop the opioid epidemic by responsibly disposing of unused medications at the Ellensburg Police Department. Protect your community today!