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The Centralia Foundation The Centralia Foundation began over 60 years ago when it became the mission of Verne Joy local publisher of the newspaper. His first efforts were the formation and development of Foundation Park now 300 acres of natural serene beauty. Today the Centralia Foundation also includes the sixth largest carillon in the world and the Centralia Recreation Complex a 60000 square foot multisport facility. Purpose mission To develop and guide philanthropy to meet the ongoing changing and emerging needs of the people of Centralia and surrounding communities and to be a responsible steward to its donors and of its endowments.