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COVID-19 Response and Recovery Grant provides Chromebooks for school-aged children raised by grandparents

Relatives as Parents, Inc. received a $2,000 COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund grant to purchase Chromebooks for school-aged students being raised by grandparents to continue online studies. “On behalf of Relatives As Parents, Inc., I would like to thank Innovia Foundation for your generous donation that enabled us to purchase Chromebooks for children in our …

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The ability to read allows children to succeed not just in school, but in life ahead of them.

Children who are proficient and passionate readers by third grade are five times more likely to be college or career ready. Opening Books, Opening Doors works to ensure young readers in Coeur d’Alene have books to read and someone to read with, so all students are reading at grade level by third grade. This Book, …

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Coeur d’Alene Public Library Foundation partners with Innovia Foundation

Located in the heart of downtown, the Coeur d’Alene Public Library opened in September 2007. It rapidly became a gathering place for the community. With spaces for quiet reading and group meetings, the library offers free computer access, author presentations and a diversity of programs to inform and entertain. The library foundation board of directors …

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“Assisting clients in developing meal preparation skills to live more independently changes not only their lives but affects the community in which they choose to live.”

Tesh, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization with the mission of offering opportunities to people with disabilities who are seeking greater self-sufficiency and community participation. Tesh’s most requested class is food preparation, as the ability to make nutritious and affordable meals at home is crucial to developing independence. However, Tesh’s kitchen space is currently too limited …

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Couple creates scholarship fund for high-achieving students with financial need

As the first person in his extended family to earn a college degree, Mark Burkett knows firsthand the difference higher education can make in one’s life. Thanks to a scholarship, Mark was able to attend the University of Pacific, where he earned a degree in electrical engineering. Now retired after a successful 26-year career in …

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“Camp made me the resilient, compassionate and optimistic leader that I never expected to develop into.”

Camp Fire is a national organization devoted to helping youth develop responsibility, realize individual potential and identity, and “find their spark.” Camp Fire Inland Northwest runs 20 year-round clubs and two summer camps, giving youth between ages 3 and 18 the opportunity for fellowship and personal growth. A $10,000 Community Strategies grant from Innovia Foundation …

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Safe Passage acts to reduce sexual and domestic violence at North Idaho College

One in five women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted during college, and only 10% of those assaults are reported. Safe Passage, a nonprofit dedicated to providing safety, education and empowerment to victims of violence, is partnering with North Idaho College (NIC) to reduce sexual and domestic violence on campus and to make …

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Couple establishes fund to benefit North Idaho charities, including camp for young cancer survivors

Each summer, Jim and Nancy Prussack – who live near the Spokane River in Post Falls – can hear shrieks of glee echoing from Camp Journey, a neighboring summer camp for young survivors of cancer. “They have a blast. They don’t have to think about anything but having fun,” Jim said. These campers helped inspire …

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