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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2023 July News Brief
This summer has been busy for the Wood River Early Learning Collaborative (WRELC), which created a new website, Facebook page and local childcare services directory in June, and more recently unveiled a Strategic Action Plan to guide decision-making over the next three years.
2023 June News Brief
2023 Grantee North Blaine County First District has already put the funds from their $20,000 grant to use! A groundbreaking celebration for the construction of first responder housing at the Greenhorn Fire Station located at East Fork Road and Highway 75 took place on 6/7. Many supporters gathered under the threat of thunderstorms to acknowledge the dedication, hard work, and collaboration that has taken place over the last three years to bring this project to life.
2023 May News Brief
Nestled off Red-Feather Way within the Colorado Gulch Preserve is the Wood River Land Trust’s 9-acre Community Orchard, a complete outdoor community environmental education hub designed to engage with student groups, volunteers, and other partner organizations.
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.