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Establishing a Safety Net for Elderly Residents: Waterford Residents Fund

Increasing numbers of older Americans must face the very real fear of outliving their financial resources. Every year, at least one resident at Touchmark on Spokane’s South Hill must uproot and move out simply because they have exhausted their funds. To ensure peace of mind for every resident who calls Touchmark home, the Touchmark Residents […]

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Putting Holistic Solutions into Play: Lapwai School District #341

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The city of Lapwai, Idaho, is located on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation and serves as the tribal government seat for the Nez Perce Tribe. Lapwai suffers from generational and situational poverty, which can wreak havoc on the physical and mental health of its residents. The town also needs facilities that proactively encourage physical, mental

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“When we deny our stories, they define us. When we own our stories, we get to write a brave new ending.”—Brené Brown

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The Healing Power of Stories: StoryCorps Stories not only reflect who we are as individuals and communities, they shape us as well. They help us understand ourselves, cultivate meaning in our lives, and bind us together by promoting greater understanding and revealing all the similarities we share. Recognizing the power and potential in stories, Innovia

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Northport Community Preservation and Restoration: Reclaiming Waste, Restoring Hope

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“Crisis is not too harsh a word to describe the problem of inadequate housing here at home,” says Mark Harding, president of Northport Community Preservation and Restoration (NCPR), located in Stevens County, Washington. Inadequate housing and waste stockpiling are two critical problems facing members of the Northport community. Thanks to NCPR’s ingenuity coupled with a

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Michael Conley Fund: Committing to Social Justice

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Michael Wayne Conley, a longstanding Spokane community member and small business owner, has always cared deeply about making the region a better place. As the longtime owner of North Division Bicycle Shop and the son of the founder of the iconic White Elephant stores, Michael’s roots in Spokane run deep. When faced with a terminal

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Idaho Foodbank: Feeding North Idaho

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During a pandemic, much of the focus shifts to cities with denser populations, but smaller communities also suffer in ways that are unique from their larger counterparts. During a national food shortage, food access can be especially tenuous in remote locations. With a population of just 94, White Bird, Idaho is one of dozens of

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NAMI Far North: Addressing the Mental Health Crisis

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The stress and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic has left many in need of mental health support. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Far North seeks to raise awareness about mental health needs and to support those in Bonner and Boundary counties who find their lives disrupted by mental health challenges. A $5,000 grant

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Community Action Center: Shelter in the Storm

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In a city where university students are critical to the economy and rental properties constitute 65% of total housing, the pandemic quickly created an affordable housing crisis for many Pullman residents. Thanks to a $10,000 COVID-19 Response and Recovery grant from Innovia, the Community Action Center was able to support a Housing Solutions Program that

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Big Table Responds to Pandemic Needs

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Quality service is service with a smile. This foundational principle of the restaurant and hospitality industry has become increasingly difficult to uphold for the thousands of workers facing COVID-fueled job cuts and health worries. As a former chef in the restaurant industry and the current Spokane director for Big Table, Chris Dietz knows the pressure workers face all too well: “If that smile goes away, so does the money. It’s

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Programs at the Ray & Joan Kroc Center ensure families have a safe place to belong and grow during crisis

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The Ray & Joan Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene adheres to the mission of founder Joan Kroc. She entrusted The Salvation Army with $90 million to build the first Kroc Center in San Diego in 2002, and there are now 26 centers across the country built on her eventual $1.5 billion investment. Joan envisioned that

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