Sweet Potato’s Closet re-opened November 2022 at 167 E. Main St., Hermiston, as a resource for area foster families. The Bank of Eastern Oregon is holding a diaper drive for the nonprofit organization. Donations can be taken to the bank’s branches in Arlington, Boardman, Hermiston and Irrigon through March 17, 2023.

The Valley Giving Guide recently kicked off in the Walla Walla area, including Umatilla County.

In its fifth year, the campaign is hosted by the Blue Mountain Community Foundation and United Way of the Blue Mountains. This year’s guide includes 166 nonprofits and charitable organizations in Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield and Umatilla counties.

It offers a one-stop guide for donors to select their favorite nonprofits and make one payment through a secure website. A bonus pool will add matching funds to all donations, providing nonprofits with more money than the donor gives. The campaign runs through Dec. 31.

“The Valley Giving Guide is a win-win-win,” Kol Medina, Blue Mountain Community Foundation CEO, said. “Donors have an easy way to donate and have bonus bucks added to their donation; nonprofits get to work together to raise more money for themselves; and the community overall benefits from the work of our dedicated nonprofits.”

Each of the participating nonprofits has created a unique page to share their story. For additional details, visit www.valleygivingguide.org.