News & Events

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    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 by clicking here.


    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 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!

    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. Kids play sports and exercise with friends and learn about health and wellness under the guidance of young adult mentors. To learn more, click here.


    ¡Celebrate Dia de los Reyes Magos with us!

    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


    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.

    https://fb.me/e/RjwpdG5f


    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.
    Learn more…

    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