- The BNSF Railway Foundation is providing a $50,000 grant over two years to the Port of Pasco to help with the new children’s play area at the Tri-Cities Airport. The new play area is part of the airport’s new terminal expansion project.
- Donated funds for the Pierce County Library System’s “On the Road with Summer Reading Program.”
- Provided a grant for the purchase and installation of a Hillside Slide to the Skagit Rosewood Preschool and Resource Center. Having this slide on the playground provides many new opportunities for the children. The slide is used for special needs therapy such as balance, coordination, grip, and complex physical movements. It also provides an opportunity for peer interaction, turn taking, and social play.