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Character is more than just a word. It's who you are. It is the foundation upon which is built the strength of an individual and society. Character creates a value system that binds our society together - both positive and negative. About a year ago, numerous community members gathered to discuss what their efforts could do to help improve the quality of life in Yakima. Those individuals, representing business, education, the faith community and local government, quickly realized that penetrating the hearts and minds of the Yakima Valley, reflecting and demonstrating positive values of good moral character, could be an answer.

We have the wonderful opportunity to work together as a community, a partnership between neighbors, bringing life-changing messages of compassion and support to those who desperately need it. This cooperative effort lays the foundation of good character for future generations to build upon and to develop the potential within us all.