A donor has stepped forward to make $15,000 in matching funds available in Washington Gorge Action Program’s effort to raise $50,000 to rebuild its COVID-19 Relief Fund by the end of the year.  Mary Kleihege of the Little Seven Seven Ranch says she was inspired to give by local organizations like the Lyle Lions Club assisting the community during the pandemic.  WAGAP created the COVID-19 Relief Fund in March to help pay essential bills for Klickitat and Skamania County community members who have lost a job or had work hours reduced by the pandemic.  Nearly $180,000 has been given out so far, nearly depleting the fund.  Contributions can be made online at wagap.org/donate, and designate the COVID-19 Relief Fund by typing it in the “Note” field.  Donations by check should have COVID-19 Relief Fund clearly marked on the memo line and can be sent to WAGAP at P.O. Box 805 in Bingen, or taken to the organization’s offices in Stevenson, Bingen, and Goldendale during regular business hours.