Innovia Foundation

Innovia was in Ferry County last week to present a $12,000 grant to Curlew Volunteer Fire/EMS Association!

Along with providing emergency services, the association supports several programs centered around community involvement, education and awareness. These include maintaining and awarding funds available to Curlew School seniors through the Gerry Goldsborough scholarship fund, promoting and facilitating the EDITH House Fire Preparedness training at area schools and wellness/basic first aid workshops throughout the year.

Innovia's grant will fund the replacement of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus tanks, ensuring that volunteer firefighters have the necessary equipment to safely serve their community.

Join us for Art on the Green in Coeur d'Alene!

Organized by the Citizens’ Council for the Arts, this year’s Art on the Green will take place Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 4 on the grounds of North Idaho College from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. The event’s all-volunteer team has planned an exciting lineup of free activities, including music and cultural performances, handcrafted works of art for purchase, a beer garden, a food court, an outdoor Juried Art Show and a Children’s Art Garden for children of all ages to enjoy.

To learn more, visit goinnovia.org/ArtOnTheGreen!

Join Innovia Foundation at the Festival at Sandpoint to present a family-friendly music and film experience as part of the Festival’s 2024 Summer Series!

The Grand Finale: How to Train Your Dragon – In Concert on Sunday, August 4 features the acclaimed and family-friendly film, How to Train Your Dragon, presented in HD, with composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-nominated score performed live by a full symphony orchestra in a memorable experience for all ages.

Innovia's investment in the event will also support free face painting for attendees before the performance!

To learn more, visit: goinnovia.org/sandpointfestival

Join Innovia Foundation at Brick West Brewing for an evening to connect with colleagues, nonprofit partners and professional advisors!

Wednesday, August 14 | 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
This culminating event marks the end of the Power of Planned Giving Webinar Series and celebrates our shared impact on the community. We welcome all friends of Innovia to join us for this summer event. Registration is $10 and includes light appetizers and two beverages.

To learn more, visit: goinnovia.org/BrickWestEvent

Join us in Colville or Davenport on Thursday, August 1 for free celebrations at the pool!

Families are invited to the Colville City Pool to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon to swim, celebrate summer and stay cool. Free swim sessions are offered throughout the day for open or lap swim.

And at the Davenport Waterpark from 2pm-7pm, Innovia is sponsoring a free summer celebration with Kona shaved ice for all to enjoy!

Learn more about Innovia's 50th anniversary and these events at goinnovia.org/50!

Thank you for joining us for Kootenai River Days and a St. Maries Summer Sunset Concert last week!

We had a wonderful time connecting with the North Idaho community while sponsoring these two events. At Kootenai River Days, we had the chance to meet local families while handing out free cookies and offering free face painting. Our sponsorship of the St. Maries Summer Concert Series brought free ice cream, face paint and a bouncy castle for visitors to enjoy during the concert.

Learn about Innovia's 50th anniversary and upcoming events at goinnovia.org/50!

Innovia was proud to present three nonprofits in Bonner County with grant checks this week, including Creations for Sandpoint, Carousel of Smiles and Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness!

A fun and family-friendly art studio and indoor play and learning center, Creations for Sandpoint received a grant to support their Creative Hands Expand the Mind Program that offers educational art classes for youth and adults.

Carousel of Smiles engages Sandpoint in a project to restore a historic, antique carousel and repurpose it with a newfound mission to support arts and community in Sandpoint. This winter, Carousel of Smiles will use grant funding to bring the community together for a fun fair featuring the carousel.

Friends of Scotchman Peaks is committed to preserving and protecting the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, while connecting residents to its beauty. Over the next year, they will use grant funding to introduce Bonner County students to the joys of outdoor exploration through hands-on and place-based outdoor education programming.

Join us for Chewelah's first-ever Summerfest!

On Saturday, August 3, the town of Chewelah, Washington will invite families to partake in a summer celebration. The fun-filled day will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 11 p.m., featuring a kids' area courtesy of Innovia, live music, a car show, water slide, games and duck races. The event will also spotlight the talent of local artisans, and food and drink vendors for visitors to enjoy. Activities will take place at Chewelah City Park, the Chewelah Golf Course and Mistequa Casino Hotel.

To learn more, visit goinnovia.org/ChewelahSummerfest

Since 1999, the Douglas Family Fund has awarded grants to over 20 local nonprofits through Innovia.

The Douglas Family Fund is a community fund founded by Ron and Barbara Douglas, whose profound passion for giving back to the community led them to establish the fund. Community funds like the Douglas' fund distribute grants to respond to the greatest needs and opportunities in Eastern Washington and North Idaho across a variety of impact areas, including quality of life and education.

Visit goinnovia.org/DouglasFamilyFund to learn more about the Douglas family and the impact of community funds!

Join us for a fun-filled day of free carousel rides!

Every summer, the Coeur d’Alene Carousel Foundation hosts a day of free rides to bring the community together and recognize the Coeur d’Alene Carousel as an iconic symbol of Kootenai County history. Innovia Foundation is proud to sponsor this year’s free day, in honor of our 50th anniversary theme of Celebrating Community.

The free carousel day will take place from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 25. In addition to free rides, families are invited to enjoy a variety of other free attractions, including a prize wheel, balloon animals, face painting and old-time popcorn!

Learn more at goinnovia.org/CDACarousel!

Innovia was pleased to present Boundary County Community Coalition for Families (CCCF) with a $10,000 grant last week!

A driving force in Boundary County, the coalition is a nonprofit that provides a vital network for volunteer groups and local agencies to collaborate, advocate and work together for the betterment of all residents. Through its Emergency Housing Program, CCCF meets families' financial needs to address homelessness, transitional housing and access to affordable housing. With support from Innovia through the Equinox Foundation Grant Program, CCCF is expanding the program to provide immediate housing and transportation help for 50 local families in need.

Read the story at goinnovia.org/CCCF!

Last chance to apply for a grant from the Columbia County Children's Fund!

Applications close tomorrow, July 17. The Columbia County Children's Fund supports organizations in Columbia County that address educational enrichment and special needs, guidance and therapy for children and their families, and medical and dental services and/or supplies for disadvantaged children.

Learn more and apply at goinnovia.org/applyforagrant!

Brightly painted horses swirl and enchanting music fills the air, delighting children and adults alike at the Ferry County Fair merry-go-round.

A staple for local celebrations and gatherings since 1958, time took its toll and the carousel fell into disrepair. Fondly called the “Merry-Go-Round-Man” by local children, longtime Ferry County resident Art Morris led the effort to refurbish the ride and operated it for years. For Art, the carousel represented more than just nostalgia; it symbolized the bonds connecting community. To honor his legacy, Art’s wife Nancy established the Art Morris Merry-Go-Round Fund at Innovia. Through the fund, Art’s dream of preserving the cherished landmark is becoming reality.

To read the full story, visit goinnovia.org/artmorris!

Join us for free face painting and cookies at Kootenai River Days!

Every summer, Kootenai River Days unites the Bonners Ferry community for four days of family-friendly festivities, featuring street fairs, a corn hole tournament, co-ed softball, a 5k and 10k River Run and more! This year, in honor of our 50th anniversary, Innovia is sponsoring the cumulative day of the celebration on Saturday, July 20 with free cookies and face painting. We hope to see you there!

Learn more at goinnovia.org/KootenaiRiverDays!

Thank you to everyone who spent their Independence Day with Innovia at the Washtucna 4th of July Celebration!

We were honored to sponsor this event and join local families for a parade, lunch in the park and a horseshoe tournament. We look forward to upcoming opportunities to engage with our communities as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary throughout 2024!

Learn more about our 50th Anniversary and community calendar at goinnovia.org/50.

Join us for live music and family-friendly fun at St. Maries City Park!

Free and open to all, the St. Maries Summer Sunset Concert Series features performances every Friday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., June 7 through August 23. Community members are invited to enjoy live music, food and drink from local vendors, and family-friendly fun.

On Friday, July 19, Innovia is sponsoring a community celebration during the performance, honoring the Foundation’s long-standing partnership with the community of St. Maries. The event will include free ice cream, face painting and a bouncy castle! Bill Bozly, a Pacific Northwest singer and songwriter with over 25 years of musical entertainment experience, will perform as the musical guest for the evening.

Learn more at goinnovia.org/stmariessummerconcerts!

Celebrate community in Oakesdale this weekend!

Every summer, the Oakesdale community honors their historic Old Mill building during Old Mill Days, an annual celebration that draws visitors near and far to celebrate all that makes Oakesdale so special.

On Saturday, July 13, Innovia is proud to sponsor a fun-filled line-up of free activities at the event, including free swimming at the Oakesdale Pool, a free ice cream sandwich for kids at Crossett’s Food Market and a sneak preview of the community’s acquisition of the historic Old Mill.

At the preview, visitors are invited to learn more about how they can help secure the future of the Old Mill through a generous matching gift challenge issued by local donors. All gifts made by August 1 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $120,000!

To learn more, visit goinnovia.org/OldMillDays!

Celebrate music and community in Grangeville this summer!

Innovia is proud to sponsor Grangeville’s Summer Concert Series, a beloved staple of the summer season for 16 years. Family-friendly, free and open to all, the concert series kicks off on July 11 with the Moscow Mules. Hosted by the Grangeville Chamber of Commerce and Grangeville Arts, concerts will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday until August 1.

The 2024 concert line-up includes:

July 11: Moscow Mules
July 18: Vintage Youth
July 25: Katheryn Claire & Margot Merah
August 1: Cliff Miller Band

Learn more at innovia.org/fifty!

Spokane Word, a Spokane-based nonprofit, is amplifying the voices and perspectives of immigrant and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities through locally-produced programming broadcasts on radio station KVFS 100.3.

The station features programs in French, French Creole, Swahili, Spanish and English. With a $10,000 grant from Innovia, Spokane Word is working to increase its signal and provide greater access to its diverse programming, which includes local news, music and more.

To learn more, visit goinnovia.org/SpokaneWord!

Join us for a fun-filled day of celebration at Bassett Park on July 4th, sponsored by Innovia Foundation!

The celebration will take place July 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including a youth parade, community picnic and horseshoe tournament at Sonny's Tavern.

The Kiddie Parade will feature local children and families on bicycles, wagons and more, parading through the park with a float parade following behind. Lunch will be served in the park for a donation and Sonny’s Tavern will hand out free Ferdinand’s Grabbers ice cream sandwiches for dessert. To finish the celebration, Sonny’s Iron Slinging Open will bring community participants together for an elimination-style horseshoe tournament!

To learn more, visit goinnovia.org/WashtucnaJuly4.

Whether it’s a Tai Chi class, line dancing, or simply sharing a meal with good friends, a typical day at the Hayden Senior Center is never dull.

Knowing that it can be easy for people to become isolated as they grow older, the center strives for an environment where seniors can feel at home, build relationships and have fun. With a $10,000 grant from Innovia, Hayden Senior Center continues to develop new and enjoyable ways to promote fitness, cognitive health and socialization for our cherished senior population.

Learn more at goinnovia.org/AgingWell!

We were so proud to sponsor Summer Slam last weekend! 🏀 Thank you to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians for hosting this slam-dunk event for our community!

Our 2024 Summer Newsletter is here!

The connections we share with our generous donors and community partners is what drives our impact. This year's newsletter is packed with stories of lives and communities transformed together as we Celebrate Community for Innovia's 50th Anniversary!

Visit goinnovia.org/2024summernewsletter to read.

Dedicated to serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence from Latinx communities, Mujeres in Action (MiA) has undertaken a mission of delivering culturally responsive services to local survivors in the Spokane region.

Since MiA’s launch in 2018, their committed team has worked tirelessly to provide comprehensive supports, including transitional housing, case management and care coordination. An Innovia grant recipient, MiA is channeling resources into projects and solutions that uplift survivors for the long-term.

Visit goinnovia.org/MiA to learn more.

Last chance to enter! Submit your photos to Innovia's annual photo contest by June 28 for the chance to win a grant to your favorite nonprofit!

We invite photographers across Eastern Washington and North Idaho to submit images that celebrate the unique identity and spirit of their hometowns, neighborhoods and communities.

Submission categories include people, landscape/wildlife, arts and culture, community, nonprofit mission in action, and a youth category for photographers under 18 years old. Entry is free and open to all residents in Innovia’s service region. Awards include a grant to your favorite nonprofit, canvas prints of your image and showcasing on our website.

Visit innovia.org/photocontest to learn more and submit your photos!

Get ready for a summer of free concerts! 🎵

In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, Innovia is proud to sponsor the 27th season of the Browne’s Addition Summer Concerts, featuring some of Spokane’s most popular bands, alongside award-winning groups from across the region and nation. Family-friendly, free and open to all, the concerts kick off on June 20, 2024 at Spokane’s oldest park, Coeur d’Alene Park, located in the heart of the historic Browne’s Addition neighborhood.

Produced by the Browne’s Addition Neighborhood Council, concerts will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. each Thursday until August 15, with no performance scheduled for July 4.

Visit goinnovia.org/ConcertSeries2024 to see the lineup for each week!

As a senior at Sandpoint High School, Glenna was gifted a small, life-changing scholarship that, alongside working full-time, allowed her to pay for her own education at Gonzaga University.

Inspired by this gift of generosity, she founded the Glenna Houle Mount Scholarship Fund at Innovia. Supporting girls graduating from Sandpoint High School, this fund will uplift a new generation of students like Glenna.

Read more at goinnovia.org/glennahoulemountscholarship!

Join us for Pend Orielle County’s only 3-on-3 basket tournament on June 22-23, sponsored by Innovia Foundation!

This exciting free tournament welcomes participants ages 6 and above, with dedicated brackets for every age group. Hosted by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians in the Kalispel Casino Parking Lot in Cusick, WA, winners of the two-day event will be awarded exclusive Summer Slam Champions t-shirts and volunteers will be appreciated with complimentary swag bags. Celebrate your community with the whole family over this fun-filled weekend, featuring special guest Tyson Degenhart, the 2021-22 Mountain West Freshman of the Year from Boise State’s basketball team.

Click here to learn more about the event: goinnovia.org/summerslam

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the June 9 Spokane Indians Baseball game! ⚾

Innovia was proud to partner with Spokane Indians Baseball on a special offer last Sunday when the team took the field in the Expo ‘74 commemorative uniforms for the final time. Four of Innovia's original founders and leaders threw the first pitch: Elinor Magnuson and Mary Heath; the Foundation’s first Executive Director, Jeanne Ager; and one of Innovia’s very first employees and long-time volunteer, Connie Emry, who still works at Innovia today. The four women sported Innovia's 50th Anniversary jerseys, and the afternoon ended in an Indians win!

Visit this link to watch the first pitch: goinnovia.org/firstpitch

Register by June 18 for the last of our two-part series on the Power of Planned Giving for professional advisors for a chance to win $500 for your favorite nonprofit!

Charitable Planning with Non-Cash Assets: A Case Study Approach
June 27 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Non-cash assets such as real estate, closely-held stock and collectibles are estimated to be a $40-$60 trillion market, yet non-cash assets represent less than 2% of all charitable gifts. In this interactive session, Bryan Clontz, Ph.D., will cover how to maximize your clients' deductions through these untapped assets and will employ case studies to demonstrate key points. Attendance at the webinar qualifies for 100 minutes of continued education credits.

Visit innovia.org/events to register and learn more about the Power of Planned Giving webinar series happening this summer!