Wood River Women’s Foundation to open grant applications
Wood River Women’s Foundation to open grant applications by joey thyne Since 2005, the Wood River Women’s Foundation has awarded grants totaling over $3 million to Blaine County nonprofits. The Foundation will be accepting applications for its 2023 grant cycle from Jan. 15-29. Blaine County nonprofits, including the sectors of arts, education, environment, social services […]
Empty Bowls Returns with a New Beneficiary
Empty Bowls Returns with a New Beneficiary by Karen Bossick The always popular Empty Bowls is back after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. But this year it will have a new beneficiary: The Blaine County Charitable Fund. The fundraiser will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Presbyterian […]
Empty Bowls event returns to benefit Blaine County Charitable Fund
Empty Bowls event returns to benefit Blaine County Charitable Fund by Karen Bossick In an article by Tony Tekaroniake Evans – Express Staff Writer Boulder Mountain Clayworks and the Presbyterian Church of the Big Wood are bringing back their Empty Bowls event after a year hiatus on Sunday, Jan. 15, from noon to 2 p.m. […]
Early Learning Collaborative hires project director
New $100,000 focus grant to improve early childhood education By Tony Tekaroniake Evans “The energy and passion of the initial Advisory Council members is remarkable,” said Ivers. “Community members throughout the valley have expressed their enthusiasm, and we welcome their contributions at any time.” Creating surveys tailored to three different types of community members is […]
Wood River Women’s Foundation Ties Knot with Zions Bank
Wood River Women’s Foundation Ties Knot with Zions Bank by Karen Bossick Members of the Wood River Women’s Foundation held a ribbon cutting for their new digs on the second floor of Zions Bank in Ketchum this past week. “We went hoping for a small office and they offered more than we could have imagined […]
Wood River Women’s Foundation to Cut Ribbon on New Office
Wood River Women’s Foundation to Cut Ribbon on New Office by Karen Bossick About Us Get Involved Donate News Grant Information Contact Story by Karen Bossick The Wood River Women’s Foundation will hold an open house for its new home from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 26. The WRWF is moving into an in-kind […]
Wood River Women’s Foundation cuts ribbon on new office at Zions Bank
Wood River Women’s Foundation cuts ribbon on new office at Zions Bank by Tony Evans The Wood River Women’s Foundation held an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony in Ketchum on Tuesday to celebrate its new office on the second floor of Zions Bank’s Wood River Valley branch. Made up of 325 members, the charitable organization […]
Housing Advocates ‘Occupy Town Square’
Housing Advocates ‘Occupy Town Square’ Dozens of people gathered in Ketchum Town Square on Saturday to highlight the need for workforce housing in the Wood River Valley. The Occupy Town Square Rally was organized by Ketchum resident Kris Gilarowski to demonstrate support for new community-housing projects—including the proposed Bluebird Village development in Ketchum—and to demonstrate […]
Hunger Coalition, Community Library hit the road with Bloom Truck
Hunger Coalition, Community Library hit the road with Bloom Truck by Gretel Kauffman The Hunger Coalition and The Community Library are teaming up this summer for the sixth year in a row to offer free lunches, books and activities for kids throughout Blaine County with their Bloom Truck. The truck will make its rounds through […]
Men’s Second Chance Living Seeking Second Home
Men’s Second Chance Living Seeking Second Home by Karen Bossick Men’s Second Chance Living is trying to raise a quarter-million dollars to purchase a second home to be used for men in need of a supportive recovery home. The nonprofit organization has already raised $657,000 of its $900,000 campaign goal. It needs $243,000 to complete […]