2024 April News Brief
April 2024 News Brief Welcome! The below News Brief highlights a range of community-driven initiatives and charitable endeavors. This edition showcases the foundation’s latest grant recipients and the diverse projects supported, including the notable contributions to the Unega Mountain Dog Rescue. It also celebrates new members and volunteers, and features a recent appreciation event, emphasizing […]
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
Empowering Young Girls Through Sports
Wood 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 group, the organization is committed to reversing this by fostering strength, unity, and leadership among young women.
2023 October News Brief
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, shares an update for our members.
2023 September News Brief
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, Director of the International Wildlife Coexistence Network and Co-Founder of the Wood River Wolf Project, shares an update for our members. Check out this video for a taste of the wildlife they are working to protect.
2023 August News Brief
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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
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