Partnering with public schools throughout the area, Communities in Schools of Spokane County (CISSC) has one mission in mind, helping students struggling in school by providing them support both in and out of the classroom. Many students who are underperforming in school are facing challenges at home as well. With multiple services that provide clothing, […]
Supporting literacy, public education and the future of news in the Inland Northwest Established in March 2018 by the generosity of an anonymous donor, the new Community Journalism and Civic Engagement Fund will support literacy, journalistic integrity, and community discussion and dialogue through several different avenues. Innovia Foundation has partnered with The Spokesman-Review on this
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Terrain Terrain began in 2008 as a one-night exhibition meant to light a vitalizing spark in Spokane’s artistic ecosystem. It has since grown into an influential nonprofit with three flagship events, three programs and a permanent gallery. Thankfully, Terrain’s growth is far from over. The nonprofit’s 10th anniversary inspired an expansive vision for the future.
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L’Arche Spokane Endowment Fund Founded in 1964 in France, L’Arche is an international federation devoted to creating and sponsoring homes, support networks and other programs for people with intellectual disabilities. L’Arche came to Spokane in 1976 when Sister Mary Hurley invited two men with intellectual disabilities to live in the vacant convent at St. Paschal’s
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After Spokane County resident Ellen Hawley passed away on June 13, 2018, her family established a memorial scholarship at Innovia Foundation to benefit students of Freeman High School. Ellen worked for the Freeman School District for 26 years, first as a volunteer and later as assistant to the Superintendent. She served several superintendents during her
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Formerly a vice president at Whitworth University for 17 years, and now CEO of Spokane Teachers Credit Union since 2011, Tom Johnson understands the positive impact a strong nonprofit organization can have in a community. “I’ve spent my entire career in the nonprofit realm,” Tom said. “Whether it’s through professional or personal activities, I’m committed
The Spokane Indians Baseball Club established the Redband Rally Fund as part of a promotional campaign to connect citizens to the Spokane River. Dubbed the Redband Rally after the native redband trout, the campaign is raising funds to support local organizations devoted to river protection and educating citizens about work to clean up the river.
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Rick Robinson dedicated 28 years of his career to HOTSTART. As the company’s CEO from 1990 until he retired in 2011, Rick helped the Spokane-based manufacturer of industrial engine heating systems grow into an international leader with 180 employees at locations around the world. Now, Rick is expressing his thanks to the people who continue
In 2008, the founders of Spokane nonprofit Terrain noticed a saddening trend: young, talented artists fleeing Spokane for cities that seemingly offered more vibrant creative communities and greater chances for success. Spokane provided little interchange between emerging artists and industry veterans. Terrain is a response to that artistic stagnation. The organization began in 2008 as
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Former logger and long-time Spokane resident Raymond Muths, who died in 2015 at the age of 96, spent much of his life giving to community charities. Thanks to a fund at Innovia Foundation, his generosity and impact will live on. Upon his passing, Raymond left $2.35 million from his estate to establish the Madeleine Muths
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