2 Weekend of March 28-29, 2020 The Weekend Edition | A publication of Hood River News & The Dalles Chronicle TheDallesChronicle.com Gorge Community Response Fund established Partnership of United Way of the Gorge, Healthy Gorge Initiative The United Way of the Columbia Gorge and the Healthy Gorge Initiative (HGI) have established a fund to address the immediate needs faced by nonprofit organi- zations and their clients resulting from the COVID-19 virus. The initial funds were made available through PacificSource Community Solutions and the Columbia Gorge Health Council, according to a joint United Way- HGI press release. HGI is a 6-year-old collaboration of nonprofits, community-based organizations, healthcare providers, Learn more public health agencies, govern- For more information go to ment agencies, local businesses, the region’s Coordinated Care gorgeimpact.com Organization, early childhood part- ners, and K-12 education as well as the greatest impact,” said Paul Lindberg, HGI spokesman. state and regional funders For funding guidelines, visit Donation and applying www.gorgeimpact.com. Organizations providing essen- Donations are needed now, at unitedwaycolumbiagorge.org/give. tial services in Hood River, Wasco, “We’ve developed a simple grant Sherman, Klickitat or Skamania application process to expedite counties are eligible if they are in funding to nonprofits providing need of assistance due to conditions essential services and experiencing caused directly by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds are limited; United Way and HGI ask applicants to limit requests to the amount they can effectively spend in the coming weeks and months. The application process is now open and funds will be distributed within three weeks. For more information or ques- tions about the applications, contact Lindberg, Collective Impact Health Specialist, at Plindberg65@gmail.com. For more information or questions about donating to the fund, contact Karen Neitzel, board president of the United Way of the Columbia Gorge, at Unitedway@ gorge.net. United Way of the Columbia Gorge (UWCG) is a non-profit, local agency that supports nonprofit human service programs in Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Klickitat and Skamania counties. HGI’s vi- sion is to make individuals and the overall community healthier. Health includes food security, affordable housing, transportation, jobs, as well as physical health, mental health, dental health, built environ- ment, and a sense of community. These Local Businesses Are Open And Offering Take-Out, Delivery And/Or Curbside Service. Check Each Ad For Details FREE Hood River Delivery & Parking Lot Pickup Online or phone orders only. bodaskitchen.com 541-386-9876 Free delivery of wine and beer, rotisserie chicken, our ready to bake items — including Lasagne, Shepherds Pie, Meatloaf and more OPEN 11am-7pm daily delivery orders until 6 pm We are OPEN for TAKEOUT and Curbside DELIVERY! Wednesday through Saturday 5pm to 8pm The SUBTERRANEAN Is Still Serving ANY Our Community! LARGE D O W N S T A I R S The Subterranean at 3rd and Oak (Call to place your order) 541 436 4600 PIZZA h o o d c r es t ® winery & distillers Our Estate Tasting Room has transitioned to pick-up for wine and food orders. We are not allowed to do tastings at this time. You still can order wine online. Call to place a pickup order for wine or food and for Wine Club pickups. For orders of three bottles or more we are licensed to and are offering free delivery to the Greater Hood River area. This could include a choice of pizzas, salad and or soup. WE NOW HAVE W.H.O. FORMULATED HAND SANITIZER AVAILABLE IN SEVERAL SIZES Thank you! Team Hood Crest. Open Every Day 11-6 w w w.hoodcrestwiner y.com 1900 Orchard Road Hood River, OR 541-716-0140 107 2nd Street, Hood River 541-386-1606 Up to 2 kids, 12 & und for free with the purch large pizza at the regu CHOOSE ANY ENTR THE “JUST FOR KIDS PLUS A BEVERA We do Porch Drops... Please mention coupon when valid with any other offer. On “Don’t worry, you’ll never customer. One offer per A nominal delivery charge see our driver, Limited delivery areas. Expi but you’ll always see our pizza!” Please mention coupon when ordering. Not valid with any other offer. One coupon per customer. One offer per coupon. A nominal delivery charge may apply. Limited delivery areas. Expires 01-18-20. OPEN for TO GO orders & DELIVERY Call 541-386-1606 to Order 107 2nd Street, Hood River TWO DOGS Plumbing & Drain Cleaning 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE | 7 DAYS A WEEK! Sanitized, Clean and Using PPE. We are fully operational and can help with your home plumbing needs or emergencies in this time of sheltering. Senior, Veteran & Active Military Discounts Bailey, Robert, Casey and Will Serving the Entire Gorge Robert w/ Koepca, Tucker, Jersey w/ Shaggy, Haley 541-980-3867 twodogsplumbing.com LOCAL FAMILY OWNED