• Avista Foundation awards 27 grants to support local initiatives

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 29 Oct 2024 12:00:00   America/New_York

    SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Avista Foundation is awarding $122,750 in grants to 27 nonprofit organizations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Alaska to support economic and community development.

    “With these contributions, the Avista Foundation is creating positive change, driving economic development, and enriching our communities,” said Dennis Vermillion, Avista CEO.

    The third-quarter grants support a diverse range of organizations and programs. A few examples include:

    • Supporting AHANA’s efforts to serve multi-ethnic and multicultural business owners in Spokane, Washington.
    • Bringing area lighting to improve safety at the Sandpoint Skatepark in Sandpoint, Idaho.
    • Enabling program expansion with a new larger building at Southeast Alaska Food Bank in Juneau, Alaska.
    • Helping Southern Oregon Child and Family Council Inc's LISTO Family Literacy Program provide education for Latinx adults in Jackson County, Oregon.

    The full list of third-quarter awards includes:

    NameStateAward
    AHANAWashington$10,000
    Bonner County Skatepark AssociationIdaho$1,500
    Cup of Cool WaterWashington$2,000
    Center for Inclusive EntrepreneurshipWashington$2,500
    Clearwater Community Complex, Inc.Idaho$5,000
    Freedom FarmsOregon$1,500
    Global NeighborhoodWashington$3,500
    Hispanic Business Professional Association dba Nuestras RaicesWashington$10,000
    Homeshare Kootenai County IncIdaho$2,000
    Latinos En SpokaneWashington$2,500
    Moscow Affordable Housing Trust, IncIdaho$2,000
    NAMI Far NorthIdaho$1,000
    Operation Healthy FamilyWashington$3,000
    Spokanimal CAREWashington$1,500
    Sky Lakes FoundationOregon$5,000
    Southeast Alaska Food BankAlaska$10,000
    Southern Oregon Child and Family Council, Inc.Oregon$3,000
    Spokane Alliance UnitedWashington$3,500
    Spokane Area Jewish Family ServicesWashington$1,000
    Spokane Humane SocietyWashington$1,500
    Spokane Independent Metro Business Alliance (SIMBA)Washington$7,500
    Spokane Valley HUB (dba HUB Sports Center)Washington$10,000
    Spruce Root Inc.Alaska$5,000
    Valley Community CenterWashington$1,250
    WA-ID Volunteer CenterIdaho$2,000
    St Vincent de Paul CDAIdaho$10,000
    Providence FoundationWashington$15,000


    The Avista Foundation offers four grant cycles each year. Environmental and arts and culture proposals are due by November 1, 2024. Organizations can see if they are eligible and apply for funding by visiting avistafoundation.com.

    About the Avista Foundation
    Since its establishment in 2002, the Avista Foundation has made grants totaling over $16 million. The foundation focuses its giving in the areas of vulnerable and limited-income populations, education, and economic and cultural vitality. It is a separate, non-profit organization established by Avista Corp., and does not receive funding from Avista Utilities or AEL&P customers through rates.

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