REF 18th Annual Auction on March 25, 2017

Come join us for the 18th Annual Auction for Education!

Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Rainier High School

Doors open for Silent Auction                   3:30 pm
BBQ Dinner* (tickets on-line only!)          6:00 pm
Live auction with Larry Schorno               7:00 pm

*Barbecue Dinner by Steel Clayton – Master of the BBQ | State Farm Agent

To all of our donors, sponsors, guests, and volunteers

Thank you for supporting the 17th Annual Auction for Education!

With the support and generosity of our local community and surrounding areas, the Annual Auction for Education has grown into a very successful fundraiser for the Rainier Education Foundation and the students of the Rainier School District.

Since REF’s inception, we have raised over $800,000!

We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the businesses and individuals that have supported us in the past with donations. In addition, without the time and energy provided by our many volunteers, both adults and students, the REF would not be able to make scholarships and grants available to support Rainier students. Thank you to the many volunteers for their commitment!! New volunteers are always welcome.

Dr Wood's "Get Skinny" Plan

This is Dr. Brodie Wood's diet plan that he shares with his patients.  Don't let the fact that this is short - fool you.  There are many "green" and colorful vegetables you can eat.  This isn't a temporary diet, but a way of eating for life.

Tenino Truckload Meat Sale

VITA & Elderly Tax Assistance Programs

Tax assistance

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

In addition to VITA, the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program offers free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. The IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.

To access these resources, you can use the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Locator tool on IRS.gov, or the AARP Tax-Aide Site Locator, which allow users to input their zip code to find the closest locations.  

More information on resources provided for free tax preparation can be found online on IRS.gov.More updates and information from me is available on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, or Medium, and subscribe to the email newsletter.

Please stay in touch.

Sincerely,

Denny Heck
Member of Congress

Eagle View Christian School Auction March 11, 2017

March 2017 Menu

Help Wanted at the Rainier Emergency Food Center

I am Phyllis Heinselman of the Rainier Emergency Food Center, located at 11318 Vail Cutoff Rd SE.

I’m reaching out for someone, with computer skills, to volunteer 

on Wednesday from 9 AM to Noon.

We are the largest food bank in Thurston County. We serve over 180 families a week from 9:30 AM to Noon every Wednesday and Saturday.  We are here to serve the public and make coming here a pleasant experience for our clients, going through a rough time.  

This volunteer position would be sitting at the intake desk and entering the clients information into the computer; tracking their visits and commodity bags.  Where this isn’t a difficult job, it is a demanding one.  If you have time and are that special person who would like to help us please contact Nancy Decker at:  

(360) 280-7326 Cell or email her at:  nancyd98576@comcast.net

Visit our website at:  https://www.facebook.com/rainierfoodbank