Yakima Association of Faith Communities

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

25 YEARS LATER, WE REMEMBER

On the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, the Yakima Police Department is proud to partner with the Yakima Fire Department and local agencies for this special remembrance event as we honor the lives lost and the countless heroes who ran toward danger and continue to serve.

Join Us!

September 11th at 4:00pm
Location: Yakima Police Department
Memorial Garden

08/15/2026

Organizing Training right here in Yakima! For more information and to register https://betweentheridges.org/event/3-1-2-day-community-organizing-training/

08/11/2026

Pathways to Hope Conference, Friday and Saturday, Aug 28, 29 at Englewood Christian Church

07/29/2026

We are excited to announce that we now have a central location to drop off donations for our White Swan community.

Sprung Structure (Across From Legends Casino) 150 Robbins Rd. Toppen*sh, WA 98948

Open daily from 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. for drop offs.
Pick up by appointment only.

For questions, please contact Elizabeth Sanchey (509) 945-2939.

Monetary donations can be made at yakama.com

07/27/2026

⚠️ WHITE SWAN FIRE EVACUATION INFORMATION ⚠️

If you or your family have been displaced by the White Swan Fire, the following evacuation shelters are available for those in need of a safe place to stay:

📍 Harrah Elementary School
7640 Branch Rd
Harrah, WA 98933

📍 Toppen*sh Longhouse
Robbins Road
Toppen*sh, WA 98948

📍 Wapato Longhouse
1153 Donald Wapato Road
Wapato, WA 98951

📍 Wapato First Baptist Church
151 W. Wapato Road
Wapato, WA 98951

📍 Yakama Nation Tribal School
601 Linden St.
Toppen*sh, WA 98948

Please share this information to help ensure those impacted by the fire know where assistance is available.

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the White Swan Fire. Please continue to follow evacuation notices and directions from emergency officials, and do not return to evacuated areas until they have been declared safe.

Stay safe, look out for one another, and check on your neighbors especially those who may need additional assistance.

In addition, the Yakama Nation Tribal Government is now accepting monetary donations to assist families affected by the Signal Peak Wildfire that began on July 24, 2026. Please see the attached flyer for donation information and QR code.