Restoring Land, Water and Hope
“We are in the forever business,” says Dave Schaub, Director of Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (INLC).
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Jumpstarting the Future
Now, more than ever, philanthropy must invest in organizations serving those who have been historically marginalized and underserved, ensuring they have the resources needed to reduce inequities and create thriving communities.
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Supporting Babies, Stabilizing Communities
Three-week-old Maddie was delivered to the doorstep of Tricia Hughes in 2008. Over the next months, Hughes, a foster and adoptive mother, cradled Maddie through the symptoms of withdrawal. Now a member of the Hughes family, Maddie received care and support that many babies born under similar circumstances never receive. Headed by Hughes and a dedicated team of volunteers, the nonprofit Maddie’s Place strives to change that reality for babies born in Spokane, where drug-dependency adversely impacts more than 10% of all live births.
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Activating Compassion: Generation Alive
The Vision: Generation Alive is one of Spokane’s hidden gems, or as CEO JJ Vancil likes to say, it is “Spokane’s best-kept secret.” The mission of Generation Alive (GA) is to empower youth to compassionately engage the needs of the community through action and service. However, the heart of what they do is teaching kids to care and giving them the tools
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Helping Young Families Flourish: Roger and Mona Crawford Fund supports Lumen High School
Since 2010, Roger and Mona Crawford have used their donor-advised fund at Innovia to distribute thousands of dollars in grants to local Christian ministries and nonprofits. The Roger and Mona Crawford Family Foundation is part of their plan to involve future generations of their family in nurturing a legacy of generosity. Working with their grandson,
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Putting Holistic Solutions into Play: Lapwai School District #341
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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Preserving the Story of Silver Valley: Wallace District Mining Museum
The Wallace District Mining Museum is vital to the local history of North Idaho. Since 1956, the museum has preserved and told the story of the Coeur d’Alene Mining District and Silver Valley. The museum educates and entertains visitors with exhibits and documents that highlight the area’s unique heritage and history of mining. The museum
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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
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
Northport Community Preservation and Restoration: Reclaiming Waste, Restoring Hope
“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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“If you love your community, you need to invest in your community.”
Tri County Community Fund: Putting Local Dollars to Work “If you love your community, you need to invest in your community.” Inspired by this vision, an anonymous local donor established the Northeast Washington Community Fund to meet the greatest needs of Stevens, Ferry and Pend Oreille counties for generations to come. By expanding services that
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