Nine-year-old Olivia Chaffin was on her way to a school play on June 10, 2010, with her father and grandmother when a pizza delivery driver ignored a stop sign and struck the Chaffin car. Olivia’s father and grandmother survived the accident. Tragically, Olivia did not. Olivia’s mother Jennifer was at the school waiting for the […]
Parents establish fund to support Mead schools in memory of their daughter Read More »
Joel and Joy Moore have deep roots in Spokane. Joel’s grandfather August Paulsen was a Danish-American businessman who bought a stake in the Hercules mine in 1895. His resulting success led him to become one of Spokane’s leading philanthropists at the time. August is best known today for the Paulsen Building, which was erected in
“We are so blessed. It is a privilege to be able to give back to the community.” Read More »
Richard and Anita Molstead established an endowed fund at Innovia in memory of their son Eric, who passed away in 2005 at the age of 43. Eric, a 1980 graduate of Upper Columbia Academy in Spangle, Washington, died shortly after returning from his 25-year class reunion. An avid and accomplished pilot, Eric’s death was the
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Eric Johnson’s short life was filled with love and compassion for others. He had a profound effect on many people, including a homeless teenager he welcomed into his home and a Venezuelan family he helped while traveling in South America. After Eric died in 2007, at the young age of 25, his brother Cory and
“We wanted a tangible way to carry on Eric’s legacy of love and service.” Read More »
Commercial developer Duane Brelsford has many fond memories of his grade school years at Sunnyside Elementary in Pullman. The outdoor camp experience he shared with fifth-grade classmates at Camp Wooten near Pomeroy in 1968 was especially memorable, inspiring the fund he and his wife Terri established at Innovia Foundation. “The fifth-grade outdoor camp experience has
Pullman family supports outdoor camp programs for children Read More »
Raised on a farm in the Palouse countryside, Dennis Dowling knew his life calling early on. “Growing up on a farm is a way of life. I’ve never wanted to do anything else,” he said. “Our parents taught us to work hard and be honest. These values helped all seven children succeed.” Graduating from Rosalia
Dowling Bros. Scholarship Fund will benefit rural students for years to come Read More »
The Chase Youth Commission (CYC) is a voice for all youth in the greater Spokane region. Named after Spokane Mayor Jim Chase, CYC began in 1985 to find solutions to youth problems. Today, CYC advises the Spokane City Council and County Commissioners on youth issues, as well as pursuing its own agenda of programs and
“It is an investment in our most valuable resource – our youth.” Read More »
Janet and Les Atchley are introducing their grandchildren, Emily and Brayden, to charitable giving. The inspiration came to them at an event they attended years ago where they heard Peter Ueberroth speak. Ueberroth, architect of the 1984 Summer Olympics, spoke about the delights and value of giving and how he and his wife began a
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