Let's Enter 2026 with New Resolve

By Erin Cass, FCC Board Member and Expansion Campaign Co-Coordinator

As we welcome a new year, I’m filled with gratitude for the support that has carried our Building Expansion Campaign to this point. Every dollar raised is dedicated to creating a larger, more accessible Foothills Community Center — one that can better serve and connect people across our region

Our Mission for 2026
This is a decisive year for our $4 million goal. Our efforts are focused on:

• Corporate partnerships
• Major gifts and multi-year commitments
• Significant regional philanthropic support

​I’m asking our community to champion this mission, dig deep, and help open doors to those who can make transformational gifts. You may know a business or donor who would be inspired by the impact this expansion will have. Together, we can shape a stronger, more welcoming future for everyone who calls this region home.

With gratitude, we recognize the early leaders who have stepped forward as Friends of the Center:

• Earl Tilly, former Wenatchee Mayor and 12th District Representative
• Rufus Woods, former Wenatchee World publisher
• Mike Poirier, Wenatchee Mayor
• Jerrilea Crawford, East Wenatchee Mayor
• Bonita McLean, former Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center Executive Director
• Linda Evans-Parlette, former 12th District Representative
• Kory Kalahar, Wenatchee Superintendent of Schools
• Gene Sharratt, former Superintendent, NCESD
• Steve Robinson, YMCA Board Member and Capital Committee Chair
• Dr. Jennifer Jorgensen, Wenatchee Valley Medical Group
• Beth Stipe, Executive Director, NCW Community Foundation
• Mary Fran McClure, WSU Master Gardeners
• Jeff and Beverly Neher, Certified Public Accountants
• Dr. Abe Sorom, Confluence Health/Wenatchee Valley Hospital
• Denise Sorom, Community Foundation of NCW
• Wade Gebbers, D.A. Davidson & Co.
• Jim Heinlein, Springwater Insurance Group
• Jim and Carrisa Blair, Fig Title
• Alan Walker, Executive Director, Chelan Douglas Community Action Council
• Dave Herald, host of “Dave in the Morning” on Sunny FM (KCSY)
• Mike and JoAnn Walker, Business Owners & Philanthropists
• JC Baldwin, Chelan County Commissioner
• Brian Predmore - Operations Manager for Denny's Restaurants (Feast Foods)

Your belief in this project fuels our momentum and strengthens our resolve. 

A Personal Call to Action
To reach our vision, we need strong introductions and authentic connections. If you know a business, donor, or community leader who may be inspired to support this campaign, I would be grateful for the referral. Please reach out to me directly—I will personally meet with every contact you share.

Erin Cass
Phone: (509) 393-9113
Email: [email protected]
Together, we can build something extraordinary.