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Pullman family supports outdoor camp programs for children

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 […]

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Dowling Bros. Scholarship Fund will benefit rural students for years to come

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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

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“It is an investment in our most valuable resource – our youth.”

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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

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Family teaches philanthropy to grandchildren

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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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