The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

WALLA WALLA – Sports aren’t the only way youth can earn a varsity letter. Three years ago, United Way of Walla Walla County began a program that allows youth to earn a varsity letter through community service, and now they have added a scholarship opportunity.

This year, the United Way’s Board of Directors set aside $9,000 for scholarships and staff are seeking a match from a generous individual or grant. Currently, the only school that offers the community service scholarships is Wa-Hi, but all students in both Walla Walla and Columbia County who achieve 145 verifiable volunteer hour...