Milton-Freewater Athena Weston Fund

Channeled $475,000 to help community members impacted by the February 2020 floods;
Funded the new after-school program of Milton-Freewater Public Schools;
Awarded a grant to East Umatilla Fire District for specialized PPE during the pandemic;
Supported the Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance’s plans for public space;
Continued the long tradition of the Charles Elliott holiday parties for children;
Supported “The Lorax” play by third graders in Athena/Weston Schools, integrating the arts with science in the classroom through the Jack Yantis Integrated Arts Fund at BMCF;
Distributed $23,100 in 2020 to MFAW students pursuing higher education.