2023 April News Brief
We are delighted to announce that The Wood River Women’s Foundation (WRWF) members voted to award 22 Idaho nonprofits that serve the Wood River Valley with grants totaling $353,450 in 2023. Since its founding in 2005, WRWF has awarded 215 pooled grants surpassing $3.4 million to nonprofits throughout Blaine County.
Wood River Women’s Foundation Funds Resuscitation Training, Instrument Repair and Housing
Wood River Women’s Foundation Funds Resuscitation Training, Instrument Repair and Housing by Karen Bossick Tricia Swartling of The Advocates asked for money to help hire a youth coordinator to work with children who have experienced violence in the home. Fire Capt. Ryan DeMoe of Wood River Fire & Rescue asked for resuscitation equipment that simulates […]
2023 March News Brief
In 2022, the Wood River Women’s Foundation granted Wood River Fire & Rescue $18,526 to purchase and deploy around a dozen automated external defibrillators (AEDs) with first responders and police throughout the community to improve survival during out-of-hospital cardiac episodes.
St. Luke’s Community Health Improvement Fund Supports MSCL House 2023
Wood River Women’s Foundation Asks for Grant Applications by SONYA WILANDER Hailey, ID – MARCH, 2023– Men’s Second Chance Living (MSCL House) has been awarded a St. Luke’s Community Health Improvement Fund grant toward House Programs and Support Services for our second house for the fiscal year 2023. MSCL House realized a long-term goal in October […]
Blaine County Charitable receives $250,000 grant for emergency housing assistance
Blaine County Charitable receives $250,000 grant for emergency housing assistance by Tony Tekaroniake Evans Families must be documented workers or U.S. citizens The Blaine County Charitable Fund recently received a $250,000 Community Development Block CARES Act Grant to help pay for emergency housing assistance. The funds, which come with restrictions, are available to households facing […]
Sun Valley Resort to Celebrate Females This Week
Sun Valley Resort to Celebrate Females This Week by Karen Bossick A Ski History Challenge, a chance to participate in the Muffy Davis Cup, a night of films about female athletes and a chance to learn how to become a junior ski patroller are among the events Sun Valley Resort has planned for a week’s […]
Community leaders to headline ‘State of the Valley’ forum today
Community leaders to headline ‘State of the Valley’ forum today by Emily Jones The Wood River Women’s Foundation will host the fourth-annual “State of the Valley” community forum today, Tuesday, Feb. 28, to address challenges associated with growth in Blaine County. The event will run 3:30-5:30 p.m. at The Community Library, 415 Spruce Ave. in Ketchum. […]
Advocates Teens to Tout Relationship Fixes
Advocates Teens to Tout Relationship Fixes by Karen Bossick How does one set boundaries in a relationship? Why is consent important in all relationships? The Advocates’ Every Teen Counts (ETC) interns will address these topics and more when they hold their annual “No Pressure” event from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at The […]
2023 February News Brief
The lease packages provided to all the Rota Rippers and Rota Ravens participants who need equipment is paid for by Kids Mountain Fund (KMF). Without the $6,500 grant secured from WRWF it would be much more difficult and likely not possible for our families to participate.
Rotarun continues to grow—with a little help
Rotarun continues to grow—with a little help by mike shultz New garage constructed for snowcats and snowmobiles Rotarun Ski Area has expanded its snowmaking capabilities with the construction of a new equipment garage that will house the snowcats and snowmobiles to for on-site maintenance and secure, year-round storage. According to representatives from Rotarun, the job […]