The Avista Foundation provides $185,850 to non-profit agencies in the first quarter of 2022
The Avista Foundation has announced first-quarter grants totaling $185,850 to 31 non-profit organizations across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This initiative showcases the foundation's commitment to aiding vulnerable populations through grants aimed at healthcare, nutrition, and housing. In 2021, combined donations surpassed $2.6 million from Avista and its foundation. Established in 2002, the foundation has donated over $13 million to various causes, focusing on education and cultural vitality.
- First-quarter grants of $185,850 demonstrate ongoing commitment to community support.
- In 2021, total donations from Avista and its foundation exceeded $2.6 million.
- Since 2002, the Avista Foundation has granted over $13 million to community organizations.
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Donations benefit community organizations across four states
SPOKANE, Wash., April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Avista Foundation announced its first quarter grants today, awarding
“We’re pleased the Avista Foundation can continue to invest in community organizations that make such a difference in people’s lives,” said Dennis Vermillion, Avista president and CEO. “Supporting these grant recipients is impactful to them and those they serve.”
In 2021, Avista and the Avista Foundation together donated more than
First quarter grant recipients include organizations that support healthcare, nutrition and housing for limited income populations, and those who aid people with disabilities:
1 | Providence Inland Northwest Foundation | Washington Idaho Montana | ||
2 | College Success Foundation | Washington | ||
3 | Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation | Washington | ||
4 | Tri-State Hospital Foundation | Washington | ||
5 | Inland Northwest Farmers Market Association | Washington | ||
6 | La Clinica Del Valle | Oregon | ||
7 | Rogue Valley District Council / St Vincent de Paul | Oregon | ||
8 | APIC Spokane | Washington | ||
9 | Community-Minded Enterprises | Washington | ||
10 | Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium | Washington | ||
11 | YWCA Spokane | Washington | ||
12 | Hispanic Business Professional Association Foundation | Washington | ||
13 | Teen & Kid Closet aka Teen Closet | Washington | ||
14 | The Light House For the Blind | Washington | ||
15 | Providence Northeast Washington Hunger Coalition | Washington | ||
16 | Safe Passage (previously North Idaho Violence Prevention Center) | Idaho | ||
17 | Volunteers of America Eastern Washington and North Idaho | Washington Idaho | ||
18 | Happy Horizons Childcare | Idaho | ||
19 | Idaho Foodbank Warehouse | Idaho | ||
20 | Roseburg Senior Center | Oregon | ||
21 | St. Vincent de Paul Moscow Conference | Idaho | ||
22 | Matt’s Place Foundation | Idaho | ||
23 | Northwest Children’s Home | Idaho | ||
24 | Office Moms and Dads aka Fosterful | Idaho | ||
25 | Women & Children’s Free Restaurant | Washington | ||
26 | Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels | Washington | ||
27 | Chewelah Faith Resources | Washington | ||
28 | Food for Our Children | Idaho | ||
29 | Sandpoint Area Seniors Inc. | Idaho | ||
30 | Valley Community Center in Clarkston | Washington | ||
31 | The Willow Center in Lewiston | Idaho |
Since its establishment in 2002, the Avista Foundation has made grants totaling over
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