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We are a non-profit organization working for and in Mason County. We bring focus to emerging health and social issues  that affect the quality of life of our Mason County neighbors and friends. Then, we work with our community to build and enhance our ability to address these issues. Working together, as a community, we strive to bring "Mason County" solutions to Mason County issues. Mason Matters can support the efforts of current community services and providers through a number of ways, including:

  • Provide technical assistance
  • Collect and disseminate data and information
  • Inform the community to increase awareness of local issues
  • Promote and coordinate new partnerships among existing service providers
  • Establish collaborations and coalitions
  • Secure funding for priority community initiatives
  • Help build the capacity of existing community resources
  • Seed new programs and/or service providers to fill existing gaps in service
  • Carry the needs and voices of Mason County to larger regional discussions.

We are a healthy communities initiative that was convened in 1998 through the support of Mason General Hospital and Mason County Health Department. Under the visionary leadership of Steve Kutz, Director of Mason County Health, and Bob Appel, CEO of Mason General Hospital, community leaders came together to provide the leadership and carry out the vision of Mason Matters. Board members represent the business, social and human service, education, health care, local government, and citizen stakeholders in Mason County.

(Updated: August 2007)

ABOUT US
- Mission & Vision
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Board of Directors
- Community Partners
- Healthy Communities
 
PAST SUCCESSES
- 1999: Domestic Violence resulting in Turning Pointe
- 1999: Teen Free Clinic with Planned Parenthood
- 2002: Latino Access
- 2002-2003: Mason County Housing Needs Assessment with Mason County Housing Coalition
- 2003: Children, Youth and Family Summit with Mason Community Network
- 2004: Water Quality with broader community of stakeholders interested in water quality issues
- 2005: Grapeview Pilot Project Family Resource Coordinator with Mason Community Network
- 2005: Mason County Homeless Plan – Phase One with Mason County and MC Housing Coalition
- 2006: Mason County Homeless Count and Plan - Phase Two with Mason County and MC Housing Coalition
- 2007: Service Coordination (initially known as ConneXions) with ESD 113 and Mason Community Network
- 2007: Community Review on Service Coordination with Mason Community Network
- 2005-2007: Born Learning Campaign with United Way of Mason County
- 2006-2007: Healthiest Kids in the State Campaign with Mason County Personal Health
 
PRESENT EFFORTS
- Safety Net Dental Clinic with Mason County Children’s Dental Coalition
 
ABOUT Mason County
- Quick Facts
- Data Series (2006)
- Data Series (2003)
- Data Series (1997)