Avista Foundation awards 27 grants to support local initiatives

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:

Name

State

Award

AHANA

Washington

$

10,000

Bonner County Skatepark Association

Idaho

$

1,500

Cup of Cool Water

Washington

$

2,000

Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Washington

$

2,500

Clearwater Community Complex, Inc.

Idaho

$

5,000

Freedom Farms

Oregon

$

1,500

Global Neighborhood

Washington

$