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Our Forever Idaho South Central grant cycle is awarding more than $117,000 in support to 22 organizations in the Magic Valley and Wood River Valley – including domestic violence programs, senior centers, libraries and more.
Grantees are from Blaine, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, and Twin Falls counties. One of the unique aspects about Forever Idaho grants is that they are flexible and can be used for the recipients’ greatest needs.
Mary Fauth, executive director of the Blaine County Charitable Fund, said that flexible funding is essential for their work.
“Not all situations are cookie cutter,” Fauth said. “We try to address each household’s crisis in a unique way that will potentially have the greatest impact.”
For Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs, Inc., the grant will allow them to expand their programming efforts throughout southern Idaho for children with type 1 diabetes and their families. The flexibility of the grant is essential, said executive director Lisa Gier.
“We serve children and their families, regardless of their ability to pay,” said Gier. “These funds will make it possible for us to continue that charge, even as we grow.”
For The Advocates in Hailey, which helps people who have experienced abuse or violence, the grant helps them focus on programs. “We will be able to reach and provide services to some of the most rural and underserved communities in central Idaho with help from the grant,” said Tricia Swartling, CEO of The Advocates.
Simply Hope Family Outreach in Burley plans to use their grant for their Teen Hope center, which teaches life skills through evidence-based programs and peer coaching.
“This grant from the Idaho Community Foundation is just right for Teen Hope,” said Sheri Allred, project director. “There are so many life skills you can learn through experiences.”
This year’s Forever Idaho South Central grantees are:
Blaine County
Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Inc. - $8,000
Blaine County Charitable Fund, Inc. - $10,000
Blaine County School District Education Foundation - $5,000
Blaine County Seniors’ Council, Inc. - $4,000
Idaho Mediation Association, Inc. - $1,000
The Alliance of Idaho - $10,000
The Space Idaho, Inc. - $2,806
Cassia County
Cassia County Historical Society, Inc. - $1,000
Golden Heritage Senior Center - $4,000
Simply Hope Family Outreach - $14,410
Gooding County
Children’s Museum of The Magic Valley, Inc. - $5,000
Gooding Public Library Foundation - $2,282
Idaho Diabetes Youth Programs, Inc. - $14,350
Northwest Association for Blind Athletes - $7,500
Jerome County
Jerome County Senior Citizens Service Area, Inc. – $2,000
Lincoln County
Shoshone School District #312 - $4,000
Twin Falls County
Ageless Senior Citizens - $3,000
Everybody House - $1,000
La Posada, Inc. - $4,020
Twin Falls Optimist Youth House - $4,306
Valley Housing Coalition - $4,000
Voices Against Violence, Inc. - $5,499
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The Perc H. Shelton and Gladys A. Pospisil Shelton Foundation Advised Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation has awarded 17 grants totaling $44,500 to community organizations that serve Valley County.
Recipients are:
Building Hope Today Foundation, Inc. – $5,000 to provide training and technical assistance to prosecute child sexual abuse cases.
Central Idaho Historical Museum – $2,000 to replace the existing light fixtures with ones that are duplicates of the Warden’s House original, historic light fixtures.
Elderly Opportunity Agency, Inc. – $3,000 for transportation service and vehicle maintenance to provide reliable and safe transportation to their appointments.
Girl Scouts of Silver Sage Council, Inc – $2,000 to provide leadership and life skills to girls attending Camp Alice Pittenger each summer.
id Theater, Inc. – $3,000 for fees, transportation and related costs for professional artists and mentors, as well as a dedicated arts education coordinator for 2023.
Idaho Assoc. for the Education of Young Children – $3,500 for general operations.
Idaho Conservation Corps – $3,500 to establish a gear fund and purchase field equipment needed to educate and employ young people.
Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Inc. – $2,500 to support the 2022-2023 Valley County portions of the ISF’s educational outreach tours.
McCall College Foundation Inc. – $2,000 to improve the organization’s ability to communicate effectively on crucial issues for Valley County.
McCall Folklore Society – $1,000 to provide scholarships to youth who want to learn bluegrass instruments such as mandolin, fiddle, and banjo.
McCall Ski Heritage Foundation – $1,500 toward the McCall Ski Heritage Museum.
McCall Winter Sports Club – $2,000 to help offset the cost of coach certifications and training.
McCall Youth Hockey Association – $1,500 to provide scholarships and purchase gear to make hockey accessible to all youth no matter their income.
MCPAWS, Inc. – $3,000 to provide spay/neuter surgeries for shelter animals.
Payette Lakes Ski Club – $3,000 to provide and expand afterschool transportation services.
Roots Forest School – $1,000 to provide scholarship assistance.
Shepherd’s Home, Inc. – $3,500 to provide health insurance support for house parents.
Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary – $1,500 to train interns, provide modest stipends and support their travel to rescue injured wild animals.
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