On Feb. 10 the Maple Valley Firefighters Benevolent Fund board of directors donated $7,500 to Vine Maple Place.

The money that was donated will go toward the children and youth programs, firefighter and Benevolent Fund secretary Ryan Carpenter, said in an email.

The children and youth programs help children build coping skills, address mental health issues, strengthen interpersonal

relationships, develop positive identity and build self-esteem in order to recover from the trauma of homelessness.

For more information about Vine Maple Place or to donate, visit www.vinemapleplace.org.

The Maple Valley Firefighters Benevolent Fund is a registered 501c3 non profit, governed and funded by Maple Valley Fire Department employees who participate in payroll deductions to maintain the fund.

The Benevolent Fund’s mission is to “serve the community and those who serve.” Anyone wishing to make a donation can contact them at info@mvfirefund.org.