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Severe weather shelter opens in Washougal

Camas-Washougal Community Chest provides money for 20 cots

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A $3,500 emergency grant from the Camas-Washougal Community Chest purchased 20 cots for the Washougal-Camas severe weather shelter (pictured Monday, Feb. 4), in the Washougal Community Center. The Community Chest funding, provided by donations from individuals and companies in the Camas-Washougal area, also bought food and toiletries for the shelter guests, as well as cleaning supplies. (Contributed photos courtesy of Robert Barber)

An emergency grant from the Camas-Washougal Community Chest is providing a more comfortable stay for people seeking relief from this week’s freezing temperatures.

The Community Chest board recently approved the $3,500 grant, which purchased 20 cots for the Washougal-Camas severe weather shelter, at the Washougal Community Center.

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