RICHLAND, Wash.-Gesa Credit Union announced that 42 organizations throughout the state, including some local educators, healthcare workers, firefighters, law enforcement officers and veterans organizations have been awarded Local Heroes Grants for 2023.
“We view local heroes as those that step forward to make our communities better,” said Richard Waddle, Executive Vice President of Gesa Credit Union.
The grant recipients were selected by the Gesa Credit Union Community Foundation selection committee and will receive more than $410,000, with the top awards totaling close to $50,000, according to the credit union.
Regional Local Heroes Grant award recipients:
Educators:
Basin City Elementary School.Highland Middle School.Highland School District.Kingspoint Christian School.Selah School District.Union Gap School.Walla Walla Public Schools-Juvenile Justice Center.Washington State University Tri-Cities.
Healthcare Workers:
Columbia Basin College Foundation.Trios Health-Education Department.
Firefighters:
Benton County Fire Protection District #2.City of Walla Walla Fire Department.Columbia Walla Walla Fire District #2.
Law Enforcement:
Port of Pasco Police Department.Sunnyside Police Department.West Richland Police Department.Yakima Valley Local Crime Lab.
Veterans:
Blue Mountain Action Council.Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 11-6aService Peace Warriors.Whitworth University.
