In partnership with the Gorge Community Foundation Greg Bumper Simpson dedicated 33 years of his life to protecting and serving the Hood River community as a firefighter and paramedic. Known for his quick wit, generous heart and unwavering commitment to public safety, Greg was a mentor, friend and hero to many. To honor his legacy […]
Ty Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Ty Taylor was a long-time firefighter in the Hood River Valley, belonging to both Westside and Hood River Fire Departments. His dedication to the providers of both fire protection and emergency medical service has long been recognized. Volunteerism for the purpose of making the public more aware of the dangers of fire and its hazards, […]
HRCEF Kate Mills Memorial Scholarship
In cooperation with the Hood River County Education Foundation Kate Mills was born Sept. 22, 1932, in Portland and educated at Catlin Gabel School and Stanford University. With her family she moved to the upper Hood River Valley in the mid-’70s. Kate loved animals and the outdoors. She relished a soul-stirring play, whether in Hood […]
