2024 March News Brief
March 2024 News Brief happy new year!! Hospice & Palliative Care of the Wood River Valley: SPOTLIGHT ON COMPASSIONATE CARE In the serene landscapes of the Wood River Valley, the Hospice & Palliative Care organization stands as a beacon of comfort and dignity, providing end-of-life care and support during sudden losses. Since its inception, this […]
2024 February News Brief
February 2024 News Brief CRISIS HOTLINE This month in our Grantee Spotlight Series, we are showcasing The Crisis Hotline. This organization is a 2023 grantee and has received 7 WRWF grants throughout the years totaling $104,500. In the heart of the Wood River Valley, a beacon of hope shines bright for those navigating through their […]
2024 January News Brief
January 2024 News Brief happy new year!! WOOD RIVER LEGACY SOFTBALL Empowering Young Girls Through SportsWood River Legacy Softball, a beacon in the local sports community, has been instrumental in providing opportunities for girls aged 14-16 to engage in softball. Recognizing the concerning trend that girls leave sports at twice the rate of boys in […]
2023 November News Brief
November 2023 News Brief Grants Spotlight WOOD RIVER LEGACY SOFTBALL Empowering Young Girls Through SportsWood River Legacy Softball, a beacon in the local sports community, has been instrumental in providing opportunities for girls aged 14-16 to engage in softball. Recognizing the concerning trend that girls leave sports at twice the rate of boys in this age […]
2023 October News Brief
October 2023 News Brief Grants Spotlight IDAHO BASECAMP (IBC) In 2023, the Wood River Women’s Foundation awarded a grant of $20,000 to Idaho BaseCamp (IBC) to fund 5th Grade Outdoor Adventure Education Program. In prior grant cycles, WRWF has awarded a total of $40,000 to this organization. Below Mat Gershater, Executive Director & Founder of IBC, […]
2023 September News Brief
September 2023 News Brief Grants Spotlight Wood River Wolf Project In 2023, the Wood River Women’s Foundation awarded a partial grant of $2,200 to the Wood River Wolf Project. In prior grant cycles, WRWF has awarded a total of $38,018 to this organization when they functioned under the name Lava Lake Institute. Below Suzanne Asha Stone, […]
2023 August News Brief
August 2023 News Brief View the august 2023 news brief – Read About: Annual Meeting & Grantee Celebration President’s Message Grantees in the News WRELC Strategic Plan Upcoming Events Calendar Event Recap ~ Field Trip! SummerBridge Notable Member News New Members New Member Spotlight BFF Membership Initiative Graybird Foundation Farewell Our Sponsors News Brief Contributors CLICK […]
August 2023 Presidents Message
August 2023 President’s Message Hello Members! What a spectacular 2023 Annual Meeting & Grantee Celebration – a huge thank you to the dozens of volunteers who made it happen! This member-favorite event marks my one year anniversary of serving the Foundation as President, a job that has been both a privilege and an adventure. There […]
August Annual Meeting Recap
August 2023 Annual Meeting & Grantee Celebration Dear WRWF members: We are thrilled to report that on Aug. 2, 150 members and guests came out to attend our 2023 Annual Meeting & Celebration of Grantees, held in beautiful Elkhorn!The event unfolded on a blustery afternoon at the home of one of our board members, who […]
Wood River Early Learning Collaborative Announces Strategic Action Plan
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Wood River Early Learning Collaborative Announces Strategic Action Plan Immediate Release contacts: KATHRYN IVERSProject Director, Wood River Early Learning Collaborative: 208 721 2367 LOUISA MOATSCo-Chair, WRWF Focus Grant Committee 208 720 9096 MARTIN BALDENIdaho-AEYC Early Learning Collaborative Project 208 709 1921 Wood River Early Learning Collaborative Announces Strategic Action Plan July 5, 2023—Ketchum, […]