News & Stories

  • A special thank you to the Dawkins Charitable Foundation for giving Cispus $30,000 to help in constructing new activities for children in 2020-2021.

  • A huge shout out to Lewis County Economic Development Committee for giving Cispus over $50,000 to help in operations costs for 2020-2021.

  • Appreciation to Hampton Lumber who donated $60,000 in goods to outfit and repurpose our two Forestry Rooms in 2020-2021.

  • Major kudos to PEMCO who provided $15,000 in matching funds for our Save Cispus campaign—to help with operating costs into the spring.

  • Thanks to Microsoft Philanthropies for their contribution of $15,000

  • Grateful to the Nisqually Indian Tribe who donated a $10,000 grant for needs this winter.

  • CharacterStrong, who many staff members are alumni and have served as program staff for our summer programs, graciously donated $10,000.