A long-time Spokane resident, Elsa has passed down a passion for social justice to her teen granddaughter, Ellie. Together, the pair established the Elsa C. Distelhorst and Elisabeth A. Daehlin Charitable Fund at Innovia to support charitable causes that help create a more just and sustainable community.
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Since their college days at Washington State University, Jeff and Angie Feuerstein have spread their love for community throughout Pullman. As a financial advisor, Jeff helps his clients donate creative assets—distributions from retirement accounts, charitable trusts and life insurance—to achieve their charitable goals with meaningful tax deductions.
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The Upriver Youth Leadership Council (UYLC) serves Kamiah and Kooskia through community supported programs that encourage youth and adults to belong to something positive.
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For anyone born and raised in Oakesdale, the rolling hills, rich history and close-knit community leave an impression. For Larry Stanley, this is no exception.
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The Dale Dean Martin “Built Different” Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to celebrate those with the same caring heart and love for community as Dale Martin. A senior at Colville High School, Dale tragically passed away in 2021 after suffering a severe injury during a football game.
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Caryn Bothman and her family established the nonprofit, Tough As Nails. A community grant from Innovia made their most recent project possible.
Nuestras Raíces serves the Hispanic community of the Inland Northwest. Their fund at Innovia, the Hispanic Business Professional Association Endowment, is about investing in the organization’s future.
Last fall, a need surfaced among the nonprofits tirelessly serving Bonner and Boundary Counties. With common goals and challenges, many executive directors sought collaboration but lacked the bandwidth to create those connections.
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When the Exchange Club of Spokane, a community service organization focused on supporting child abuse prevention agencies and improving the quality of life for children, youth and families in Spokane, received a large estate gift for its Foundation, it was a blessing with complications.
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Volunteers of America has been providing life-saving services by way of shelter and housing to Spokane’s most vulnerable for decades. Under CEO Fawn Schott’s leadership, VOA has innovated the way they approach helping people experiencing homelessness. Moving away from a solely case management-based model has allowed them to serve people more effectively. They have developed
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