Day of Giving

Photo: KAFE/Fidalgo Aquatic & Fitness Center


KAFE cares about our community!  Since 1975, the Fidalgo Aquatic & Fitness Center has given Anacortes a safe place to be healthy, learn to swim, and stay active!  Now, they’ve launched a capital campaign to build a new facility!

Pool Together” on Thursday, October 17th and double your impact in the campaign.  The first $25,000 will be matched by the Jerry H. Walton Foundation…so you’re donation will make an even bigger impact.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT HERE!

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