Maggie Nelson has always been a hard worker, but she felt like her goals were just out of reach due to the constraints of her situation. “Growing up in a small farming community, I felt that I was at odds to finish a four-year degree and compete at NCAA Division 1 for track and field,” […]
Local scholarship helps EWU student achieve in the classroom and on the field Read More »
Spokane County has the highest rates of domestic violence in the state of Washington. The Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition has fought this phenomenon since the early 1990s, partnering with community agencies and thoughtful citizens from a variety of sectors. The coalition strives to educate the public and catalyze a communal effort against domestic violence,
Coalition develops fund to address domestic violence rates in Spokane County Read More »
Margery Muir had an immense impact on Pullman, where she lived for most of her life. While raising a family of her own with her husband Earl, she also dedicated her time to other children and families in the area. Between substitute school teaching, serving as Guardian Ad Litem for the juvenile court, and volunteering
If you are familiar with Spokane, you have probably seen the art of Harold Balazs. Balazs was responsible for many pieces of art throughout the community, including the “Lantern” sculpture outside the INB Performing Arts Center. He passed away in January of 2018, but his legacy endures through his art and through the many lives
Art scholarship developed with hopes of inspiring the next generation of artists Read More »
Mark and Diane Paxton met in dental school at the University of Washington and married in 1980. Their lives quickly filled with adventure, as they had two children and joined the Air Force together. They eventually relocated to Spokane, and Mark began to impact the community with his compassion and his skill for oral surgery,
With the mission of providing accessible public trails, 9B Trails understands the importance of preserving natural resources and helping the community experience them. With gyms and other communal exercise spaces closed for the time being, outdoor recreation is crucial to mental and physical health—but finances and busy schedules often prevent people from getting the fresh
9B Trails plans rejuvenating, outdoor recreational spaces in Boundary County Read More »
Even with steady employment, many families are challenged to provide basic necessities. Single parents spend, on average, 36% of their income on childcare, and that often does not leave enough to pay the bills or buy nutritious food, especially for those living paycheck-to-paycheck. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely exacerbated these needs. Happy Horizons Childcare in
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants and hotels had the highest nationwide concentration of those most in need. Now, hospitality and gig economy workers are under even more stress, facing unprecedented financial obstacles. Restaurants and hotels closed overnight, and most workers have no immediate way to make up these lost wages. Those who retain part-time
Big Table and CDAIDE provide safety net for hospitality workers Read More »
One main objective of the Census is to accurately count residents of our region, so that federal funding goes to the right places. To encourage participation in the 2020 Census, Innovia Foundation partnered with Washington Nonprofits and the Washington State Office of Financial Management to provide grant funding for organizations in Eastern Washington. Over $254,000
KSPS partners with Innovia Foundation for 2020 Census outreach Read More »
Spokane’s refugee community is learning catering and restaurant management through Feast World Kitchen, a downtown nonprofit that features diverse cuisines from chef-entrepreneurs. Their goal is to help chefs build connections in the community and eventually start their own food businesses. The nonprofit was an ideal recipient for a $25,000 grant from the Spokane Civic Benefit
Opening doors to the culinary scene for Spokane’s refugee and immigrant communities Read More »
