SUPPORT THE FIRS
HELP US TO CONTINUE 100+ YEARS OF MINISTRY!
At The Firs, our unique programs and sites thrive thanks to the support of volunteers and donors like you. Whether you can give some time or make a donation, every contribution is valued and deeply appreciated.
Join us in advancing our mission and making a difference today!
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
PEOPLE
SUMMER STAFF SUPPORT
SUMMER STAFF SUPPORT
By supporting The Firs Summer Staff campaign, you’re helping us train, equip, and invest in the young men and women who serve selflessly at Camp Firwood and Fircreek Day Camp. These camps exist to share the gospel and love of Jesus with campers, and our Summer Staff are the vessels God uses to make that happen.
Through your partnership, summer staff grow in faith and become effective witnesses of Christ’s transformational love.
PROGRAMS
CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Your gift to the Scholarship Fund helps make camp accessible to youth who wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend. From climbing high ropes to singing around a campfire, campers build confidence, friendships, and a deeper understanding of God’s love.
When you give to the Scholarship Fund, you’re not just sending a kid to camp—you’re changing a life.
PROPERTY
CAMP FIRWOOD EXPANSION
CAMP FIRWOOD EXPANSION
Your support is transforming Camp Firwood into a place where more campers encounter Jesus through adventure and community. From a revitalized Challenge Course and new Mountain Biking Program to upgraded boats, facilities, and housing—every project expands ministry impact.
Your gift helps build a place where lives are changed by Christ’s love.
START THE CONVERSATION
We're eager to connect with you and answer any questions you many have about our programs. Simply fill out this form, and our Executive Director, Kelly Ellis, will arrange a meeting with you at your convenience.
Electronic Funds Transfer
The Firs has in place a way for you to give through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Giving via EFT is an efficient and convenient way to support the ministry. It will save you time and money.
As a donor you will find giving via EFT will:
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Save you time by eliminating the need to write out checks
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Reduce the expense of mailing in donations
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Assure that your donation is received consistently
The Firs recommends giving via EFT because it helps to reduce administrative costs and provides consistent support for the ministry. Thank you for considering the EFT option as a way to partner with us in this manner.
If this is something you are interested in, please feel free to call our Finance Manager Krista Kok with questions or for more information:
360-733-6840 or 800-765-3477, ext. 230.
The Firs is a member in good standing of the ECFA (Evangelical Council of Financial Accountability) and goes through a full audit every year.
In Support of The Firs
Since its inception, the ministries of The Firs have been supported and grown by the generous gifts of friends whose lives have been touched at one or more of our facilities and programs.
Today about 7% of our operating budget and nearly all of our capital or building projects are funded by regular gifts, pledges and donations. Each year hundreds of people give to our ministry as they believe the Lord is directing them.
While cash gifts are essential they are not the only way to give. Some folks make a bequest to The Firs in their estate plan or add The Firs as a life insurance policy beneficiary. Some name The Firs in their trust or may establish a gift annuity contract. Others give a gift of stocks, bonds, mutual funds or even tangible items such as property, land, automobiles or boats.
All gifts to The Firs are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. Contributions are solicited with the understanding that The Firs has complete control over the use of all donated funds. Our policy ensures that all gifts designated for a specific project will be applied directly to that project, with up to 8 percent used for administrative and fundraising expenses.
Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a project than can be immediately applied. In such cases, we allocate these funds to meet a similar, pressing need within our ministry. Our priority at The Firs is to respond to the needs God places before us, ensuring that our ministry continues to share the love of Jesus through transformative programs and outreach.