Community Thanks
SAFE PASSAGE: Galentine's Brunch raises over $28,000
Safe Passage would like to thank Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Jacklin Real Estate for hosting a phenomenal Galentine’s Brunch, which raised over $28,000 for our Children’s Advocacy Center, serving children who have experienced physical and/or sexual abuse. We extend heartfelt gratitude to Nicole Jacklin, Megan Mongeau and the team for hosting an incredible Galentine’s Brunch to support children and families in North Idaho impacted by physical and sexual violence.
Nicole wrote, “seven years ago, my sister Megan Mongeau and I started this tradition with just 10 of our closest friends. We never imagined it would grow into a 200-woman event, bringing together incredible members of our community to raise funds for Safe Passage.”
The event, held in the spirit of friendship and community, brought together compassionate individuals dedicated to making a difference. Through generous donations, sponsorships, and an outpouring of support, funds raised will directly provide critical advocacy, forensic interviews, counseling, and resources to help child survivors heal.
“We are deeply moved by the generosity of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Jacklin Real Estate and everyone who attended this year’s Galentine’s Brunch,” said Amanda Krier, executive director.
Their commitment to creating a safer, more supportive community for children and families is truly inspiring. This event not only raised essential funds as federal funding continues to shrink but also amplified the message that children experiencing sexual and physical abuse are not alone.
Safe Passage remains committed to providing a path toward healing for those who have endured abuse. The success of this event highlights the power of community collaboration in breaking the cycle of violence and supporting survivors on their journey to recovery as they grow into adults and live free from abuse.
For more information on how to support Safe Passage’s mission, visit SafePassageID.org.
SAFE PASSAGE
WINE, STEIN & DINE: An event for education
The Post Falls Education Foundation would like to thank the many businesses, individuals and over 350 attendees who helped make the 28th annual Wine, Stein & Dine fundraiser such a success again this year. Thank you all for supporting our teachers and students of the Post Falls School District.
Proceeds will go directly toward funding over 100 grant requests that are submitted by the district teachers and counselors for special creative classroom materials and equipment. During the past 28 years, the foundation has now raised more than $900,000 for the Post Falls classrooms.
Thank you to our Major Sponsors: Mountain West Bank, Northwest Specialty Hospital, First Interstate Bank, Umpqua Bank, Architects West, ednetics, Kootenai Health and fatbeam fiber. Our Wine Tree Sponsors were Washington Trust Bank and StanCraft Construction Group.
Generous food vendors this year included Ekness Catering, Mangia Catering, Highlands Grill & Tap House, Westside Pizza Post Falls, Post Falls Schools Nutrition Services, Rob’s Seafood and Burgers, Outcast Food Truck and the White House Grill.
This year, special awards went to Kevin Olsenberg of Odom Distributing — Friends of the Foundation award, and Jon Wilkerson of the Post Falls School District Technology Dept. — Spirit of the Foundation award for their years of support and special help with the event for many years.
Thank you to Bill Bozly and Valerie Jeane as the Silver Linings Duo for terrific music, photo booth from Epic 360 Moments, along with beverage donors Odom Distributing, Hayden Beverage, Watson Distributing, Rosemary Manor Winery, and Post Falls Brewing who provided more than 75 different varieties of wines, microbrews, seltzers, and ciders to taste and enjoy. Over 60 businesses and individual donors contributed to the silent auction, and a crew of dozens of volunteers, who return each year, helped add to the event's success. Special thanks to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds staff for their help. Thank you all for supporting our students and teachers in Post Falls.
VALERIE WILCOX
Post Falls Education Foundation
Community Supporting Schools
28th Annual Wine, Stein & Dine
