David Condon’s passion for Spokane, along with his belief that it can be a model city for other municipalities, ignited a successful campaign to become Spokane’s first two-term mayor since the early 1970s. Knowing that many others share his passion for community, David and his wife Kristin established the Spokane Civic Benefit Fund. The fund […]
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Nine years ago, Spokane Art School was forced to dissolve due to financial challenges. Today, thanks to increased fundraising and a strong endowment fund, the nonprofit organization has re-opened its doors with a new sense of purpose. “We’ve sort of risen from the ashes. We’re calling it Spokane Art School V.2,” said Sue Bradley, president
“We’ve sort of risen from the ashes. We’re calling it Spokane Art School V.2.” Read More »
When Christie Querna completed her work on the Spokane School Board and the College Spark Foundation Board, she did not retire her passion for education. During her tenure on the Innovia Foundation Board of Directors, Innovia Foundation began work on an initiative in Spokane Public Schools to improve graduation rates. In 2014, when Christie completed
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Pat and Carol West met in high school in Phoenix, Arizona, and attended the University of Arizona in Tucson. Pat earned a degree in finance, and Carol worked at a newspaper to make ends meet. They settled in Spokane in 1965 to raise their three children, and both have supported the nonprofit sector in significant
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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
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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 »
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 »
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 »
