Avista Foundation provides $103,450 to non-profit agencies in the second quarter of 2022
Avista Foundation provides $103,450 to non-profit agencies in the second quarter of 2022
Donations benefit community organizations across four states
SPOKANE, Wash. – July 6, 2022: The Avista Foundation has announced its second quarter grants, awarding $103,450 to 26 non-profit organizations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Alaska.
“We’re pleased to invest in community organizations that make such a difference in young people’s lives to help them reach their greatest potential,” said Dennis Vermillion, Avista president and CEO.
In 2021, the Avista Foundation donated more than $1.9 million to organizations that help people in need.
Second quarter grants are focused on organizations that provide services supportive of youth development and educational programming:
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WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY CENTER |
WA |
$10,000 |
|
SLINGSHOT |
WA |
$ 7,500 |
|
SOUTHEAST ALASKA INDEPENDENT LIVING |
AK |
$ 7,500 |
|
CORNERSTONE TEEN CENTER |
ID |
$ 6,700 |
|
GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN WASHINGTON NORTH IDAHO |
WA/ID |
$ 5,000 |
|
PARASPORT SPOKANE |
WA |
$ 5,000 |
|
SPOKANE EASTSIDE REUNION ASSOCIATION |
WA |
$ 5,000 |
|
TWIN COUNTY UNITED WAY |
WA/ID |
$ 5,000 |
|
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA OF EASTERN WASHINGTON & NORTHERN IDAHO |
WA/ID |
$ 5,000 |
|
CAMP FIRE INLAND NORTHWEST |
WA/ID |
$ 4,000 |
|
SPARK CENTRAL |
WA |
$ 4,000 |
|
TREEHOUSE |
WA |
$ 4,000 |
|
CREATE YOUR STATEMENT |
WA |
$ 3,500 |
|
GENERATION ALIVE |
WA |
$ 3,500 |
|
SKYHAWKS RISE |
WA |
$ 3,500 |
|
THE WAY TO JUSTICE |
WA |
$ 3,500 |
|
EASTERN OREGON REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL |
OR |
$ 3,000 |
|
LC VALLEY YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER |
WA/ID |
$ 3,000 |
|
IDAHO STEM ACTION CENTER FOUNDATION |
ID |
$ 2,500 |
|
PALOUSE PATHWAYS |
ID |
$ 2,500 |
|
UNIQUE CENTER FOR ATHLETES OF ALL NEEDS AKA: UCAN SANDPOINT |
ID |
$ 2,500 |
|
PEAK 7 ADVENTURES |
WA |
$ 2,000 |
|
ASOTIN COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION |
WA |
$ 1,750 |
|
SANDPOINT YOUTH CENTER AKA: SANDPOINT TEEN CENTER |
ID |
$ 1,500 |
|
COLUMBIA BASIN ALLIED ARTS |
WA |
$ 1,000 |
|
MANZANITA HOUSE |
WA |
$ 1,000 |
Since its establishment in 2002, the Avista Foundation has made grants totaling over $12 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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