Организация Connections объявила о добровольном роспуске и распределении активов на сумму более 940 тысяч долларов

Connections — a Center for Healthy Families — announces dissolution Published 1:30 am Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Connections, a Center for Healthy Families based in Montesano, on Tuesday announced that its board of directors has voted to voluntarily dissolve the organization and distribute its remaining assets, valued at more than $940,000, to three nonprofits serving Grays Harbor and Pacific counties and the Grays Harbor County Drug Task Force, who will carry forward the mission that Connections has pursued since 1999. “The board made this difficult decision after careful deliberation, concluding that the most responsible path forward is to ensure that the facilities, equipment, and financial resources built up over decades of community service are transferred directly to partner organizations with the capacity and commitment to keep those services available to Grays Harbor and Pacific county residents,” Board Chair Bob Wilson stated. “The board of directors is profoundly grateful for the support of other nonprofits, businesses, state agencies, and individuals who have worked with and supported the mission and work of Connections, a Center for Healthy Families. Your support ensures our mission continues through the transfer of assets to other entities that will continue the demanding work to support families and children in need. We wholeheartedly encourage your continued support to the organizations listed below who work tirelessly to make a difference in our region.” Under a Plan of Liquidation and Distribution approved by the Connections Board of Directors and the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, the organization will donate its assets as follows: Family Education Support Services (FESS) FESS will receive Connections’ buildings, vehicles, and the majority of its contents with a total estimated value of $650,000 to $675,000. These facilities have served as the heart of Connections’ family support programs and will continue to be used to deliver direct services to Grays Harbor County families. FESS operates the Parent‐Child Assistance Program in Grays Harbor, Pacific, Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties, as well as mandated Parent Education courses throughout these regions. Crisis Support Network (CSN) CSN will receive equipment and furniture (valued at approximately $30,000), to assist child advocacy center services, as well as a cash donation not to exceed $200,000. These resources will support CSN’s work providing crisis intervention, children’s advocacy, and protective services to vulnerable individuals and families in Grays Harbor County. CSN is established in Pacific County and provides advocacy services to survivors and others affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and general crimes. Community Action Council of Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties — Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center The Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center will receive a $40,000 contribution to support continued free services for therapy, medical treatment, advocacy, crisis intervention, and forensic interviews. This funding is intended to support medical services and child victims of sexual assault. Monarch serves Grays Harbor, Pacific, Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties in a multi-disciplinary team approach that includes law enforcement, sexual assault medical professionals, and therapists. After the initial funds and assets have been disbursed to the four agencies, it is the intent of Connections that any remaining surplus funds held by Connections at the time of dissolution be disbursed to Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center in accordance with the dissolution plan submitted to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office. Grays Harbor County Drug Task Force The Drug Task Force will receive a restricted contribution of $40,000 to be held exclusively to fund electronic forensic investigation services regarding child abuse crimes for small municipalities in Grays Harbor County that rely on the Drug Task Force for these services. This contribution is expected to fund dozens of investigations that smaller jurisdictions could not otherwise afford. Each recipient organization has committed to using these assets to serve Grays Harbor and Pacific counties residents. Connections will continue to operate during the transition of services period to ensure an orderly process of asset transfers. Asset transfers to recipient organizations will be completed as soon as practical following execution of the Charitable Donation Agreements and receipt of standard regulatory approvals from the Washington state Attorney General. Community members and partners with questions specific to the dissolution of Connections are encouraged to contact Wendy Richmond at [email protected]. About Connections, a Center for Healthy Families Connections, A Center for Healthy Families, originally known as the Children’s Advocacy Center of Grays Harbor, was established in 1999, committed to the well-being of the children in Grays Harbor and Pacific counties. Over the years the agency has provided Children’s Advocacy Center services, parent education classes, Parent Child Assistance Program services, foster care visitation and limited mental health care services.