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Establishing a Safety Net for Elderly Residents: Waterford Residents Fund

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Increasing numbers of older Americans must face the very real fear of outliving their financial resources. Every year, at least one resident at Touchmark on Spokane’s South Hill must uproot and move out simply because they have exhausted their funds. To ensure peace of mind for every resident who calls Touchmark home, the Touchmark Residents […]

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Putting Holistic Solutions into Play: Lapwai School District #341

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The city of Lapwai, Idaho, is located on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation and serves as the tribal government seat for the Nez Perce Tribe. Lapwai suffers from generational and situational poverty, which can wreak havoc on the physical and mental health of its residents. The town also needs facilities that proactively encourage physical, mental

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Empowering the Next Generation to Care for the Earth: Madeline Gendreau

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When it comes to making a positive impact on her community, Madeline Gendreau is not afraid to dream big. Through the support of the Rika Ream Environmental Scholarship at Innovia, Madeline is pursuing joint degrees in Geoscience and Environmental Hydrology as a first-year student at Boise State University. After graduation, she plans to attend law

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Preserving the Story of Silver Valley: Wallace District Mining Museum

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The Wallace District Mining Museum is vital to the local history of North Idaho. Since 1956, the museum has preserved and told the story of the Coeur d’Alene Mining District and Silver Valley. The museum educates and entertains visitors with exhibits and documents that highlight the area’s unique heritage and history of mining. The museum

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“When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write a brave new ending.”—Brené Brown

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The Healing Power of Stories: StoryCorps Stories not only reflect who we are as individuals and communities, they shape us as well. They help us understand ourselves, cultivate meaning in our lives, and bind us together by promoting greater understanding and revealing all the similarities we share. Recognizing the power and potential in stories, Innovia

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Northport Community Preservation and Restoration: Reclaiming Waste, Restoring Hope

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“Crisis is not too harsh a word to describe the problem of inadequate housing here at home,” says Mark Harding, president of Northport Community Preservation and Restoration (NCPR), located in Stevens County, Washington. Inadequate housing and waste stockpiling are two critical problems facing members of the Northport community. Thanks to NCPR’s ingenuity coupled with a

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Willard and Patricia Hennings Medical Residency Fund: Caring for the Health of Rural Communities

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Strengthening community has become a way of life for lifelong farmers and beloved Ritzville residents Willard and Patricia Hennings. In 2015, the couple established an endowed fund through Innovia that annually awards grants for local park improvements, downtown Christmas decorations, and any other updates that enhance the beauty of a city brimming with history. Additionally,

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College Success Foundation: Breaking Down Barriers to Education

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For underserved and low-income Spokane high school students, attending college can feel unattainable. College Success Foundation (CSF) is breaking down those barriers and providing long-term support for students as they journey toward college degrees. CSF offers educational pathways for students from middle school through college completion. The COVID-19 pandemic created additional and seemingly insurmountable obstacles

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