Welcome • Bienvenidos
Working better together.
We connect residents and local business with resources, promote International District events and activities, and advocate for safety and transportation improvements in our community
SHOP LOCAL
GO OUTSIDE
CREATE & INSPIRE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
SHOP LOCAL GO OUTSIDE CREATE & INSPIRE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Welcome to
Fourth Plain Forward
Find support for your business, access community programs, and discover local restaurants and small businesses.
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Business Support, Funding, and Training
We offer free coaching, training, and funding to help you start and grow your business. Get one-on-one support, join a workshop, or apply for a loan—all in English and Spanish.
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Explore Restaurants Along Fourth Plain
From bakeries and pho shops to taquerias and boba, this guide highlights local spots to eat. Find something for a quick bite, dinner, or late-night food—all in one place.
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Health, Education, Housing, and Support Services
Find health services, education, housing support, and more in Vancouver and Clark County.
Fourth Plain Community Commons
A space for the community
An inclusive hub in the heart of Vancouver for celebration, creativity, and community
Our work
What we do
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Business support
Accessible micro-loans, one-on-one business coaching, financial literacy, and personalized technical assistance for small businesses across Clark County.
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Environmental Justice
Community climate education, local policy advocacy, and rapid resource distribution during severe weather events for Fourth Plain residents.
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District Events
We produce and promote the festivals, markets and celebrations that fill the sidewalks between Grand and Andresen.
2025 in review
Our Impact
Businesses Provided Free Assistance in 2025
250+
Business Grants issued to small businesses in 2025
$175k+
Birth Doulas trained in 2025
10
our partners
Community Foundation of Southwest Washington
Firstenburg Foundation
Cowlitz Tribal Foundation
City of Vancouver Washington
Clark County Food Bank
Clark County Washington
Key Bank
Legacy Health
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Don't miss any upcoming events or success stories from Fourth Plain Forward. We work every day to empower local businesses, create jobs, and build a thriving, inclusive community. Explore our blog and the Impact Journal web series to see how it works.
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Our Mission
Fourth Plain Forward advances equity by helping underrepresented communities build financial stability and strengthen their wellbeing through business programs and neighborhood initiatives.
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Our Vision
Fair access to resources, the ability to build lasting stability, and a sense of connection that strengthens daily life.
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Our Goal
By 2035, Fourth Plain Forward will have connected more than 10,000 people to opportunities that strengthened their wellbeing, increased their income, and helped them plan for their future with confidence.
