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APOYO Soccer League ⚽️
APOYO introduces its second season of our co-ed adult soccer league, which will be held from April through mid-June 2025 in Ellensburg, WA.
Sports are often out of reach of the folks we work with because of the costs. Join us as we foster community engagement by establishing an accessible and affordable soccer league. Become a sponsor to support our neighbors today!
[ PINT NIGHT ] Fiesta @ Iron Horse on October 19
Saturday, October 19, 2024
5 pm – 9 pm
at Iron Horse, Ellensburg
You’re invited! This year’s 2024 Fiesta Latina will be held during PINT NIGHT fiesta @ [ the TAP ROOM ] with APOYO! Fiesta Latina will feature DJ Santa Maria, tacos, lotería, raffles, and family-friendly games. All ages – pet-friendly – beer/ cider/ NA options – free entry!
🎟️ Purchase food and raffle tickets with us at the entrance.
Youth Empowerment Open House
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
3 pm – 5 pm
Elmira Building
115 E 4th Ave, Suite 230/231, Ellensburg
Through Inatai Foundation Emerging Opportunities funding, APOYO’s Youth Empowerment program is committed to engaging, educating, and empowering Latinx youth to develop their leadership skills. Check out the Youth Empowerment page for more information.
Follow Youth Empowerment on Instagram (@apoyoyouth) for the latest updates.
Participate in the Ellensburg Rodeo Parade with us!
Saturday, August 31, 2024
8:30 am on Alder Street, Ellenburg
Walk in the parade with us or ride the fire truck! There is space for ten people to ride. Look for us on Alder Street before 8:30 a.m., or meet us at APOYO’s office at 7:30 a.m.
For more information call our Office at 509-201-1820.
Mattawa Food Distribution Event
Friday, August 9, 2024
From 10 am – 1 pm
Mattawa, WA
Partnering with Grant County Health District, Wellpoint, Molina Healthcare, Unidos Nueva Alianza Foundation, Community Health Plan of Washington, and Coordinated Care, APOYO invites you to the Food Distribution Event on Friday, August 9th, from 10 A.m. to 1 p.m. at 301 8th St. Mattawa—Our Lady of the Desert Catholic Church. We hope to see you there!
APOYO’s Annual Meeting
Saturday, July 6
From 5 pm – 6 pm
IOOF Lodge, Ellensburg WA
Meet our board members! Learn about APOYO’s accomplishments and challenges in our 2023 Annual Report. Provide your ideas on how APOYO can further support our community. Complimentary appetizers will be provided.
KCHN Community Connect Event
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
From 2 pm – 6 pm
At The Armory, Ellensburg WA
Kittitas County Health Network’s Community Connect event features a day for anyone to learn about resources and services in the county. Enjoy free food, haircuts, and raffles! APOYO will be there with small sample boxes that show what we provide at our food distributions. Come get a box!
Jerrol’s 3rd annual Back to School Supply Drive
Registration for school supplies will be open from
May 13 – July 22, 2024
To ensure every student is equipped for a successful school year, APOYO partners with Jerrol’s to receive supply donations and assist community members in registering for this opportunity.
Vaccine Clinic –
Saturday, June 22 from 11 am to 3 pm
At APOYO Food Bank – 1820 E 18th Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
In partnership with APOYO, Kittitas County Health Network, Kittitas County Public Health Department, and Unidos Nueva Alianza Foundation. Register today.
Voting Participation Information –
Are you interested in the voting process in Kittitas County?
Watch this League of Women Voters (LWV) of Kittitas County video to learn about accessible voting options and how you can vote during elections. Turn your captions on to receive direct Spanish translation.
For additional information on voting, visit LWV of Kittitas County and LWV of Washington State.
APOYO Science Night –
APOYO presents Science Night, a fun educational night about health science and human physiology with interactive snacks and activities. This event welcomes all children and teenagers (Amigos Atléticos membership is NOT required). In collaboration with CWU student organizations: CWU Nutrition Science Club and the CWU Human Physiology Club.
Tuesday, May 21 from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
The meeting point will be at the CWU recreation center. The event will take place in the Health Science Building room #101.
APOYO Soccer League -⚽️
APOYO introduces its first-ever co-ed adult soccer league! The season is from March 29 to June 7, 2024 in Ellensburg, WA.
Sports are often out of reach of the folks we work with because of the costs. Join us as we foster community engagement by establishing an accessible and affordable soccer league. Become a sponsor to support our neighbors today!
Join us for a free KCHN Health Event!
Saturday, March 2nd
11 am to 3 pm at the Kittitas Valley Fire & Rescue
(400 E. Mountain View Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926)
There will be preventive screenings for diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol, along with a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for ages 6 months and older.
Teodora Moreno Guzmán celebrates her first anniversary as APOYO’s president
APOYO is honored to celebrate our president’s anniversary. She has served on the board since July 2022 and has been an essential part of helping APOYO serve the community better every day!
Read our interview with her, here!
Amigos Atléticos Season Beguins January 8, 2024
Amigos Atléticos is APOYO’s free after-school sports program for kids in grades five through ten. Under the guidance of young adult mentors, kids play sports, exercise with friends, and learn about health and wellness. Visit the Amigos Atléticos page to learn more.
¡Celebrate Dia de los Reyes Magos with us!
🌲✨ Dive into the magic of Día de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) on January 6th! Join us for a celebration with gifts, laughter, and good vibes with friends and family.
Saturday, January 6th
Doors open at 5:00 pm at the IOOF Lodge
(307 N. Pine St, Ellensburg, WA 98926)
Calling all volunteers! We’d love to have you on board! You can be part of the fun and help us set up the festivities starting at 4:00 pm. You may fill out our volunteer form in English or Spanish.
Join our monthly listening sessions & make your voice heard
APOYO and Kittitas County Health Network are partnering to host listening sessions and group discussions from November 2023 to March 2024. To learn how the current medical industry interacts with residents of Central Washington. Join us to share your opinions and concerns!
Every second Tuesday of each month
from November 2023 to March 2024
KCHN Conference Room
(107 E. Mountian View Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926)
Fiesta Latina Fundraiser 2023
APOYO’s second annual Fiesta Latina fundraiser was a beautiful cultural event to share with the community of Central Washington. You too can join our mission to build a stronger and more connected community by donating to our community center fund. #FiestaLatina
Click below to view exclusive photos from the event! 💃
APOYO Community Cup 2023
APOYO’s first Community Cup was a golazo! ⚽
We enjoyed an exciting 4-3 match, delicious cooking from our community members, and learned about local community resources.
Click below to view our photo gallery and read more about the community cup.
Cerveza Night
Join APOYO on May 18th for Cerveza night! Taking place at the Iron Horse Brewery, we will be serving food from Tacos Chalito’s 2 and beer from Iron Horse. They will also be donating to APOYO per pint sold. Don’t miss it! Click on the link below for the event on Facebook.
APOYO’s Ellensburg Food Pantry agreement with CWU on-campus location renewed until 10/24/2024
Daily Record –
APOYO reaches two-year agreement with CWU to remain in on-campus location
“APOYO has done so much to support the people of our community, and we are proud to extend our successful partnership for at least the next two years,” CWU President Jim Wohlpart said in the release. “Their volunteers provide access to food and resources for many people in Kittitas County, and we believe it is our responsibility to continue strengthening that relationship.”
The Observer
CWU signs two-year contract allowing APOYO to remain on campus
Health and Wellness Program – Amigos Atléticos
Build healthy habits and relationships with new friends through fitness! For students in grades 6-10.
Visit the Amigos Atleticos page for more information.
WATCH AMIGOS ATLÉTICOS IN THE NEWS!
NBC Right Now KNDO23
“You get to work out and make your mental health and stuff better,” a non-profit now offering free youth sports through March in Ellensburg
Yakima News | nbcrightnow.com
APOYO HAS A VAN
– a 2021 Ram ProMaster 3500! Thanks to a grant from the Washington State Department of Agriculture’s Flexible Funding and Resiliency Programs, we are going to be able to deliver food. Part of the funding will support drop point locations in Grant County. We are expanding our service area to locations there where our members live so they don’t need to drive to Ellensburg to get the food they need.
Interested in donating to support our delivery expenses? Please click here to donate. We appreciate your support in helping feed families in need.
Yakima Herald-Republic – Former President Huitrón-Lilly
Coming full circle: YVC’s Huitrón-Lilly leads organization that once helped her family