Donation Made Toward School Health Center In The Dalles

The North Wasco County Education Foundation has received a donation to start movement towards a school-based health center at The Dalles High School.  The foundation says it has received a $200,000 donatoin from long-time Mosier resident and Columbia Gorge Educational Services District board member Susan Gabay in honor of her deceased husband and daughter.  It is estimated establishing a school-based health center in The Dalles will cost between one-to-two million dollars.  The Foundation says it soliciting other contributions while holding the initial donation in an earmarked fund, and it will be a catalyst for applying for grants that require a matching contribution.  Those who would like to donate can do so at northwascoed.org.