Women’s Foundation Breaks Fundraising Ceiling: $348,000
Women’s Foundation Breaks Fundraising Ceiling: $348,000the WRWF BReakS FUNDRAISING CEILING “To our delight 2022 proved to be a record-breaking funding year for WRWF,” said Terri Bullock, WRWF president. “Our generous philanthropic-minded members contributed close to $350,000 for Wood River nonprofits. This is more than $38,000 above what we awarded our previous record high fund in […]
After funding loss, nonprofit group aims to boost early-childhood education
Wood River Women’s Foundation teams up with the Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children Charitable organizations are stepping up to fill a gap in education funding resulting from political wrangling over early-childhood education in Idaho. In 2020, the state of Idaho spent $3.3 million of federal funding on a needs assessment and planning […]
Wood River Women’s Foundation awards record-breaking $348K
Wood River Women’s Foundation awards record-breaking $348K by Tony Tekaroniake Evans The Wood River Women’s Foundation, a collective of philanthropic individuals, earlier this month voted to provide grants to 16 Idaho nonprofit organizations that serve the Wood River Valley. The 2022 grants total a record-high $348,000, topping the previous year’s total by $38,000. Since its […]
Wood River Women’s Foundation Donate Record Amount to Nonprofits
Wood River Women’s Foundation members will dole out a record $348,000 in grants during 2022. by Karen Bossick The money is going to 16 Idaho nonprofits serving the Wood River Valley in the area of housing, education, outdoor initiatives, and emergency, social and therapeutic services. WRWF President Terri Bullock said the amount is more than […]
‘State of the Valley’ forum keeps finger on the pulse of growth
‘State of the Valley’ forum keeps finger on the pulse of growth Community leaders address pandemic-related challenges “How do we maintain our community values while balancing growth?” That was the main question that four panelists took on at the Wood River Women’s Foundation’s annual “State of the Valley” forum, presented Tuesday evening at The Community […]
What Do We Value and How do We Preserve That Given Growth?
What Do We Value and How do We Preserve That Given Growth? by Karen Bossick “Maintaining Community Values while Balancing Growth” will be the subject of the Third Annual Community State of the Valley Forum on Tuesday. The Wood River Women’s Foundation will host the forum from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, at […]
Upcoming winter forums to address ‘smart growth’ in Wood River Valley
Upcoming winter forums to address ‘smart growth’ in Wood River Valley The Land Trust’s “Thinking Globally, Acting Locally” discussion is scheduled for 6 p.m. this Thursday, Jan. 27. The Women’s Foundation’s “State of the Valley” forum will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. Both events will be held at The Community Library, […]