Estate planning attorney Carol Hunter is igniting generosity in our region by inspiring her clients to give back to the community they love. Carol is passionate about inviting people to reflect on their values while imagining their legacy after they are gone.
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The Favored Few Support Crew group, consisting of Honorary Commanders and civic leaders, seeks to strengthen the overall quality of life of military personnel and families at Fairchild Air Force Base. Funds raised will be used to provide grants for large and small projects and initiatives that provide mental health, wellness and/or quality of life support for military personnel and their families stationed at Fairchild.
Project Neighborly Grants $45k+ in North Idaho Read More »
The Hispanic Business/Professional Association (HBPA) serves the Hispanic community of the Inland Northwest through a variety of economic, educational, cultural and social support services. HBPA’s programs include providing scholarships for local youth of Hispanic heritage, promoting vaccine outreach, hosting a food pantry, and creating opportunities for Hispanic businesses and professionals. This year, HBPA established a nonprofit endowment at Innovia to support their work in the community for generations to come.
In response to our community’s desire to aid people in war-torn Ukraine, a leadership group of more than a half-dozen Spokane-area churches has launched the Ukraine Relief Fund to provide emergency relief and refugee assistance. In recent weeks, concerned residents from across the Inland Northwest – many of whom are Innovia Foundation donors – have
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Over half of rural high school graduates in Washington State do not pursue any type of postsecondary education in the year following graduation, greatly reducing future career opportunities. In an effort to change the trajectory and create better outcomes for those graduates, Innovia launched a two-year initiative to strengthen school-community connections in five rural school districts: Dayton, St. John Endicott, Lind-Ritzville, Riverside and Inchelium.
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Fresh tomatoes, avocados and tortillas are just a sampling of the foods available for free at El Mercadito. Operating monthly, Latinos en Spokane stocks the market with an array of culturally relevant foods, fulfilling an important need for the Latino community that often goes unmet by local food banks. Since the advent of COVID-19, the market has served as a trusted gathering place for locals to access more than just fresh vegetables.
Bolstering Community Health Read More »
“You don’t need millions to make an impact,” says Aaron McMurray, Chief Strategy Officer at Innovia.
Since the release of a regional transfer of wealth study in 2019, Innovia has joined with local leaders and nonprofits in galvanizing the community around the power of giving back just 5%. The numbers are staggering: $42 billion is expected to transfer generations in Eastern Washington and North Idaho over the next decade. While much of that wealth will go to family members and heirs, the 5% Invested, Fully Committed campaign launched by Innovia inspires people to consider giving 5% in end-of-life generosity to their community.
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For many hard-working people, an unanticipated event like a car breakdown, illness or accident can escalate into a crisis, particularly when access to support and assistance are not easily available. Linnis Jellinek understands that well. As Director of the Community Resource EnVision Center (CREC), Jellinek is dedicated to providing help to those in need and ensuring that the process is streamlined and accessible to all.
Creating Stability and Fostering Collaboration in Sandpoint Read More »
“We are in the forever business,” says Dave Schaub, Director of Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (INLC).
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Now, more than ever, philanthropy must invest in organizations serving those who have been historically marginalized and underserved, ensuring they have the resources needed to reduce inequities and create thriving communities.
Jumpstarting the Future Read More »
