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.
Helping Hands: Farm to Table Food from Clark County Food Bank
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.
Helping Hands: Children’s Home Society and Childhaven Merge to Become Akin
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.
Helping Hands: Fourth Plain Forward Cultivates Cooperative Community Along the Corridor
Check out how Fourth Plain Forward is cultivating community along one of Vancouver's main corridors.
Go Terriers! All Signs Point to Belonging and Opportunity at Washington School for the Deaf
Find out why students and alumni call Washington School for the Deaf home, and learn about their big plans for expanding the campus.
Helping Hands: Read Northwest Gives Students Essential 1-on-1 Reading Time
Check out how mentors are helping kids "learn to read, so that they can read to learn.”
Helping Hands: Red Cross Southwest Washington Wants Your Blood
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, but only about 3% of eligible Americans donate. Learn how to save a life.
Marshall Park and Esther Short Park: Introducing Radically Inclusive Play in Vancouver
Read about the newly redesigned Marshall Park and Esther Short Park playgrounds, and the movement to make playgrounds accessible for all.
Helping Hands: Walk and Knock Food Drive Gears Up to Collect Tons of Food (Literally)
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.
Helping Hands: Devoted Community in Motion Volunteers Give More Than Just a Ride
Community in Motion Volunteers Give More Than Just a Ride
Helping Hands: Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership Stewards the Columbia River
Learn how Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership is stewarding the Columbia River, and how you can, too.