Sustainable Community
Equity & Diversity / Social Sustainability
CAFE - Community for the Advancement of Family Education
CAFÉ is a nonprofit that advances family and community growth through education. They serve our culturally diverse community providing opportunities in leadership, civic and social engagement, literacy development, and academic advancement. CAFÉ's alliance with regional partners creates a unified community that seeks to empower all of its members.​
The Indigenous Roots and Reparation Foundation (IRRF) is an Indigenous-led nonprofit established in 2021 to preserve history, culture, traditions and language through education and advocacy. Their goal is to provide a space on ancestral homelands for members of all tribes to practice cultural traditions, ceremony, and fellowship. It also serves as a hub for tribal members displaced by wildfire. IRRF strives to build relationships within our community for the purpose of Earth preservation, recognition of the intrinsic value of all species and ecosystems, ensuring clean water and air, and returning human activity to a balanced, sustainable level.
IRIS - Initiative for Rural Innovation and Stewardship
IRIS fosters sustainable rural communities in North Central Washington by gathering and sharing success stories that enhance a sense of belonging, inspire action, and build community. They believe that thriving communities in a healthy environment create success.
NCW Equity Alliance champions education, advocacy and reconciliation through collaborative efforts. The NCW Equity Alliance supports diversity and inclusion initiatives across all layers of government, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in Chelan and Douglas counties.
Rural People's Voice's mission is to listen and share the stories of what it means to be from NCW. They are committed to building a future through advocacy for rural residents.
Tierra Learning Center provides homes and services for people with developmental disabilities in a collaborative and integrated community. They run an adult family home, a TRAILS day program and employment services and are connected with Tierra's organic garden, pottery studio and more.
Thriving Together works in the region that includes Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan and Grant counties to unify stakeholders, support collaboration and drive systemic change, with particular attention to the social determinants of health.
Triple Point NCW, through Akin, is a local program for LGBTQA+ youth, ages 12-18 years old, who like in Chelan, Douglas, Grant and Okanogan counties. Interested youth can be a part of the in-person or virtual community.
Wenatchee Pride's mission is to empower and connect NCW LGBTQIA2S+ community and its allies toward creating and maintaining a safe, anti-racist, inclusive and equitable environment for all. They host an annual Pride Festival every June as well as other events and collaborative efforts.
Sustainable Housing
Since October 1965, the Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council has been helping people and changing lives. They are a nonprofit organization providing assistance with home heating, energy conservation, housing, education, adult literacy and food distribution.
The Housing Authority, formed in 1981, is governed by an 11 member Board of Commissioners who are appointed into three-year terms by local government representatives.