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.
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“Our whole community depends on our rural fire district,” says retired military nurse and Idaho resident, Barbara-Lee Jordan.
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Nestled in pine forests of North Idaho, Wallace is a small town with a big personality. Emblazoned on a manhole cover in the center of the town are the words, “The Center of the Universe.” For decades, the Wallace community pool has served as an anchor in that universe.
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Pamela Javier never hesitates to put the needs of others before herself. Whether she is caring for her infant daughter or volunteering at a local charity, her compassionate heart and determined spirit are hard at work. As a young mother and first-generation Asian American college student, Pamela dreams of becoming a registered nurse.
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Three-week-old Maddie was delivered to the doorstep of Tricia Hughes in 2008. Over the next months, Hughes, a foster and adoptive mother, cradled Maddie through the symptoms of withdrawal. Now a member of the Hughes family, Maddie received care and support that many babies born under similar circumstances never receive. Headed by Hughes and a dedicated team of volunteers, the nonprofit Maddie’s Place strives to change that reality for babies born in Spokane, where drug-dependency adversely impacts more than 10% of all live births.
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The relief of not having to worry about what essentials I have to cut out or skimp on to pay childcare was huge for my family,” says one grateful parent who received an emergency childcare scholarship through a program of United Way of North Idaho.
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The Vision: Generation Alive is one of Spokane’s hidden gems, or as CEO JJ Vancil likes to say, it is “Spokane’s best-kept secret.” The mission of Generation Alive (GA) is to empower youth to compassionately engage the needs of the community through action and service. However, the heart of what they do is teaching kids to care and giving them the tools
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No chess player can ever predict the end of a game, no matter how good a player they are. Bob Benson, who won the U.S. Open Seniors Top Class in chess in 1992, may not have known his last move, but the generous $4 million legacy he and his wife, Nancy created will have a positive impact for
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Michael Altringer, Giving back to a Community that Gave Him So Much A self-described “ski bum” turned successful financial advisor, Michael Altringer is no stranger to hard work. He grew up in Dickinson, North Dakota and attended Montana State University (MSU) where he ran for the track team his freshman year. Falling in love with
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Judy and Terry Davis have shared a full life of adventure, traveling and whole-hearted service to their community. As first-generation college graduates, Judy and Terry are eager to pass the gift of education on to the future students of their beloved community in Valley, Washington. The couple first met in the Peace Corp and spent
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