INWF donates to area nonprofits

| May 18, 2012 11:55 AM

Inland Northwest Community Foundation announced Friday that it has awarded more than $200,000 to North Idaho nonprofit organizations this month through its Community Strategies Grant Program. The grants will fulfill one of the three following goals: increase sustainable economic development; increase stewardship of natural and cultural resources; or increase civic capacity to constructively engage in solving community problems.

“We are honored to carry out the wishes of many generous donors who have entrusted their community foundation to make grants to support the greatest needs and opportunities in our region,” said INWCF President & CEO Mark Hurtubise. “Through these diverse projects and programs, nonprofit organizations help create healthy and thriving communities.”

Kootenai County grant awards

Mobius Spokane/Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai County - $29,570 for STEM education outreach programming;

Kootenai Health Foundation - $30,000 for children’s advocacy center;

Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho - $18,850 for A Brush With Kindness program;

St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho - $15,000 for H.E.L.P. Center funding.