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When our founder, George Washington, saw his neighbors struggling, he didn&#39;t hesitate to help. Historical accounts tell us that he shared flour and sugar with the community during a difficult time, providing hope and practical support when it was needed most. This Founder&#39;s Day, we&#39;re honoring that legacy by bringing his generosity to life. Our goal is to assemble 100 Founder&#39;s Pantry Bags filled with pantry staples, including flour, sugar, rice, pasta, peanut butter, soup, canned goods, and a birthday cake mix with a simple recipe that only requires a can of Sprite&mdash;creating a completely shelf-stable celebration of Centralia&#39;s birthday. These bags will be distributed to local families and individuals as a reminder that kindness, compassion, and neighbors helping neighbors have always been at the heart of our community. A gift of $25 sponsors one complete Founder&#39;s Pantry Bag, but every donation&mdash;large or small&mdash;helps us reach our goal of providing 100 bags during our inaugural year. Together, we can continue the legacy George Washington began more than 150 years ago, ensuring that Founder&#39;s Day is not only a celebration of our history, but also a day of giving back to the community he loved. Help us fill 100 Founder&#39;s Pantry Bags and carry George Washington&#39;s legacy of generosity into the future.

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; -webkit-user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for supporting the George Washington Founder&#39;s Pantry Bag Project. Because of your generosity, you&#39;re helping carry forward a tradition that began with Centralia&#39;s founder more than 150 years ago. When George Washington saw his neighbors in need, he shared flour and sugar to help families through difficult times. Your donation allows us to continue that same spirit of kindness and community today. Together, we&#39;re working to assemble 100 Founder&#39;s Pantry Bags filled with essential pantry staples and a simple birthday cake kit so local families can enjoy both practical support and a celebration of our community&#39;s birthday. Your gift is more than a donation&mdash;it&#39;s an investment in the values that have shaped Centralia from the very beginning: generosity, compassion, and neighbors helping neighbors. On behalf of the Centralia Downtown Association, thank you for being part of this meaningful new Founder&#39;s Day tradition. We can&#39;t wait to share the impact you&#39;ve helped make possible. With sincere gratitude,Centralia Downtown Association Honoring Our Past. Building Our Future.

When our founder, George Washington, saw his neighbors struggling, he didn't hesitate to help. Historical accounts tell us that he shared flour and sugar with the community during a difficult time, providing hope and practical support when it was needed most. This Founder's Day, we're honoring that legacy by bringing his generosity to life. Our goal is to assemble 100 Founder's Pantry Bags filled with pantry staples, including flour, sugar, rice, pasta, peanut butter, soup, canned goods, and a birthday cake mix with a simple recipe that only requires a can of Sprite—creating a completely shelf-stable celebration of Centralia's birthday. These bags will be distributed to local families and individuals as a reminder that kindness, compassion, and neighbors helping neighbors have always been at the heart of our community. A gift of $25 sponsors one complete Founder's Pantry Bag, but every donation—large or small—helps us reach our goal of providing 100 bags during our inaugural year. Together, we can continue the legacy George Washington began more than 150 years ago, ensuring that Founder's Day is not only a celebration of our history, but also a day of giving back to the community he loved. Help us fill 100 Founder's Pantry Bags and carry George Washington's legacy of generosity into the future.

Centralia Downtown Association

Founders' Pantry Bag Project

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