Mason Matters

11/27/2025

Hola amigos, vecinos y familia del condado de Mason. Aquí les traemos otro nuevo taller, muy divertido y delicioso. Acompáñennos a aprender cómo enlatar, puré de manzana y peras, y venga a probar una muestra tradicional del salmón ahumado. Traiga toda la familia y su frasquito de vidrio con tapa para que se lleve el puré a su casa. Diciembre 5, de 12 a 4 pm.

11/23/2025

As we continue our focus on childcare in Mason County, this is what CBS Sunday Morning reports.

For some, the high cost of child care in the U.S. is a higher expense than rents and mortgages, or even in-state college tuition, and has pushed tens of thou...

11/21/2025

"Passionate collaboration" was the highest-ranking coalition strength noted in the Childcare Coalition SWOT analysis.

11/19/2025

Good information about what's happening with Mason County's Early Learning Coalition

Check out this US Letter designed by Justin Messenger.

11/18/2025

11/15/2025

Support local families tomorrow!

11/14/2025

Your input matters for future planning and funding for local childcare access.

11/12/2025

Tuesday Tips and Tricks

Ever wonder how to get containers clean for storing emergency water?

Check out the tips below and start saving a stash!

11/12/2025

Here's an easy link for us all to work together to feed 400+ Mason County families!

Every month, Hope Plaza/ Plaza Esperanza serves more than 400 Mason County families who depend on access to their food bank and food security initiatives each month. And more than 150 Mason County families visit Plaza Esperanza's Resource+ Fairs for diapers and other essential supplies. In these uncertain times with the recent instability of SNAP, WIC, and the federal government shutdown, those numbers keep increasing as more and more local hardworking families are in need of support.

Join Mason County Climate Justice and Hope Plaza in supporting our neighbors by contributing to our Give Local Campaign, donating to the upcoming diaper and formula drive, or by giving your time through volunteering at the upcoming food bank.

Learn more, see pictures, and donate here: https://www.spsgives.org/story/hopeplaza

Please help spread the word and share our campaign!

Cada mes, Plaza Esperanza (Hope Plaza) atiende a más de 400 familias del condado de Mason que dependen del acceso a su banco de alimentos e iniciativas de seguridad alimentaria cada mes. Y más de 150 familias del condado de Mason visitan las ferias Resource+ de Plaza Esperanza para comprar pañales y otros suministros esenciales. En estos tiempos inciertos con la reciente inestabilidad de SNAP, WIC y el cierre del gobierno federal, esos números siguen aumentando a medida que más y más familias locales trabajadoras necesitan apoyo.

Únase a Mason County Climate Justice y Plaza Esperanza para apoyar a nuestros vecinos contribuyendo a nuestra campaña Give Local, donando a la próxima campaña de pañales y fórmula, o donando su tiempo a través del voluntariado en el próximo banco de alimentos.

Obtenga más información, vea fotos y done aquí: https://www.spsgives.org/story/hopeplaza

¡Por favor, ayuda a correr la voz y comparte nuestra campaña!

11/06/2025

Mason County community, please take a few minutes to fill out this childcare needs survey so we can move forward with solutions together.

11/04/2025

Food banks need donations now more than ever. Here's a list of suggested donations.

Disruptions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits will affect food security for more than 12,000 Mason County residents. Here is a list of our local food banks if you need assistance or are interested in making a donation: https://www.healthymasoncounty.com/community_health/community_resources/other_support_resources/food_banks.php