• Avista Foundation awards 58 grants supporting health and human services

    Source: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 21 Apr 2025 11:00:00   America/Chicago

    SPOKANE, Wash., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In its first quarter, the Avista Foundation awarded $316,250 in grants to 58 nonprofit organizations across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, and Montana to support health and human services.

    “Everyone deserves the opportunity to lead a healthy life. And these community partners are working to make that possible by offering essential support, from healthcare to social services, helping people overcome challenges and live well,” said Avista President and CEO Heather Rosentrater. “The Avista Foundation is honored to have a role in supporting this important work.”

    The full list of first-quarter awards includes the following:

    NameStateAward
    A Woman's WorthWashington$5,000
    Akin (formerly Children's Home Society of Washington)Washington$1,000
    American Red CrossWashington$5,000
    Boundary Regional Community Health Center Inc (dba Kaniksu Community Health)Idaho$750
    Cancer Can’tWashington$20,000
    Cascade Community Pool CorporationOregon$4,000
    CDAIDEIdaho$2,500
    CHAS Health FoundationWashington$2,500
    Chewelah Faith Resources GroupWashington$2,000
    Circles of Caring Adult Day Health Foundation, Inc.Washington$2,000
    Community Health AllianceMontana$1,000
    ElevationsWashington$2,000
    Fairfield CareWashington$1,000
    Family Impact NetworkWashington$2,000
    Family Promise of JuneauAlaska$5,000
    Family Promise of North Idaho Inc.Idaho$1,500
    Family Promise of SpokaneWashington$10,000
    Friendly Kitchen/Meals On Wheels RoseburgOregon$1,500
    H E Gritman Senior Citizens CenterWashington$750
    Human Rights SpokaneWashington$2,500
    Idaho Foodbank Warehouse, Inc.Idaho$3,500
    Interlink, Inc.Washington$5,000
    Kin Support Program - Haa Yaitx'u SaianiAlaska$5,000
    La Clinica del Valle Family Health Care Center Inc (dba La Clinica)Oregon$7,500
    Lake City Center Inc. (Lake City Senior Center)Idaho$1,000
    Lilac Services for the BlindWashington$3,000
    Maddie's PlaceWashington$6,000
    NAMI Far NorthIdaho$1,000
    NAMI SpokaneWashington$2,500
    NEW Health Programs AssociationWashington$5,000
    Northwest Harvest EMMWashington$2,000
    Onward RoseburgOregon$2,500
    Orchard Ridge Senior LivingIdaho$1,000
    Post Falls Food Bank (dba 3rd Avenue Marketplace)Idaho$1,500
    Project Hope Spokane (dba River City Youth Ops)Washington$3,000
    Project Id Inc.Washington$2,500
    Providence Inland Northwest FoundationWashington$10,000
    Pullman Regional Hospital FoundationWashington$50,000
    Reimagining Charity Inc.Idaho$3,000
    Reliance Ministries, Inc.Idaho$2,500
    RISE Network Inc.Washington$1,500
    Ronald McDonald Charities of the Inland NorthwestWashington$5,000
    Sandpoint Area Seniors, Inc.Idaho$1,000
    Silver Valley Seniors, Inc.Idaho$1,000
    Spokane Helpers NetworkWashington$1,000
    St. Vincent de Paul (St. Francis of Assisi - Moscow Conference)Idaho$2,500
    The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.Washington$2,500
    The ZONE at Northeast Community CenterWashington$7,000
    Tri-State Hospital FoundationWashington$10,000
    Union Gospel Mission Association of SpokaneWashington$3,000
    Unique Center for Athletes of All NeedsIdaho$2,750
    University of Washington FoundationWashington$10,000
    University of Washington FoundationAlaska$6,250
    Upper Columbia Resource Conservation and Development DistrictWashington$60,000
    Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington & Northern IdahoWashington$5,000
    Wallace Food Bank Inc.Idaho$750
    Wishing Star FoundationWashington$2,500
    Women & Children's Free Restaurant & Community KitchenWashington$5,000

    Organizations can see their eligibility 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 $17 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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