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Author: Sarah Mortensen

Sarah Mortensen holds a degree in marriage and family studies and works for Vancouver Public Schools as a paraeducator in addition to her role as associate editor of Vancouver Family Magazine. When Sarah is not reading to her kids or students, she is probably in her backyard taking care of her garden. She also enjoys hiking, hot chocolate, and dressing up for Halloween. She lives in Vancouver with her husband, son and daughter.

Farmers Wanted: Read about the local farmers, gardeners and volunteers who are helping the Clark County Food Bank harvest the best food for those in need.

Children's Home Society and Childhaven have joined forces to provide more resources for families in need. Learn how the new organization, Akin, is making an impact in Clark County.

Check out how Fourth Plain Forward is cultivating community along one of Vancouver's main corridors.

Find out why students and alumni call Washington School for the Deaf home, and learn about their big plans for expanding the campus.

Check out how mentors are helping kids "learn to read, so that they can read to learn.”

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, but only about 3% of eligible Americans donate. Learn how to save a life.

Read about the newly redesigned Marshall Park and Esther Short Park playgrounds, and the movement to make playgrounds accessible for all.

Clark County is home to Walk and Knock, the nation's largest all-volunteer food drive. Learn how it all began and how you can help.

Learn how Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership is stewarding the Columbia River, and how you can, too.