Jan. 21, 2020

Media Contact:
Rachel Evey, WVC Foundation executive director, 509-682-6415
Kyle Vierck, WVC athletic director, 509-682-6771

The Wenatchee Valley College Foundation has received a grant of $20,000 from the Names Family Foundation to support student athletes.

The Names Family Foundation was established in 1996 by Scott and Sis Names who shared a passion for philanthropy and a deep interest in health and fitness. Beth Dobbs is the granddaughter of Scott & Sis Names.

"The Names Family Foundation and Dennis and I are so pleased to be able to give back to the community in which we live.  It's a great honor that we are able to share with those that are striving to better themselves," Beth Dobbs said.

The grant will be used to support student athletes attending WVC. The WVC Foundation recently received support from both the Names Family Foundation and Beth & Dennis Dobbs for the renovation of the Smith Gym locker rooms. The Dobbs’ were also a major contributor of the Smith Gym floor remodel in 2016.

To make a gift to the Wenatchee Valley College Foundation, visit wvc.edu/Give or call 509-682-6410.

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The WVC Foundation was incorporated in 1971. It exists to build relationships between the community and the college and raise financial support for Wenatchee Valley College students, programs, faculty and staff, as well as special projects such as building campaigns like the Music and Art Center. For information on how to make a gift to the foundation, establish a scholarship or include the WVC Foundation in your estate plans, contact (509) 682-6410. Visit the WVC Foundation website at http://www.wvc.edu/foundation. 

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