In Our Community

A group of people stand on the porch of Sand Creek Connections Clubhouse.

Avista Foundation supports mental health in North Idaho

The Avista Foundation supports Sand Creek Connections, North Idaho's first Clubhouse International affiliate, in providing a safe recovery space for individuals facing mental health challenges.

Closeup of a tree that has many white blooming flowers on it, a blue sky can be seen in the background between the branches.

Spokane's Urban Tree Canopy Grows with Avista's Support

The City of Spokane is looking to grow Spokane’s urban tree canopy.

A paper version of a This is Spokane, A Civic Guide for Neighbors held in a person's hand in front of some flowering trees.

Avista Foundation supports the creation of Spokane civic guide

City of Spokane created a new publication making it easier and more fun to learn all about City of Spokane departments and Spokane County resources that help our region thrive.

Four volunteers in a commercial kitchen preparing large meals for a meals-on-wheels program.

Building a Stronger Community Together

We are excited to highlight a few remarkable organizations in Oregon that received grants from the Avista Foundation.

Black and white historic photo of people sledding in Jacksonville, Oregon.

Take a tour of daily life in 1900

Historic Jacksonville Inc is dedicated to preserving local history and making it accessible and relevant to locals and tourists.

High school students wearing winter clothes snowshoeing outdoors on a snowy hill surrounded by trees.

Avista Foundation Grant Helps Youth Program Reach Rural North Idaho Students

The Confluence Project is bringing unique educational opportunities to students in Wallace and Kellogg thanks to support from the Avista Foundation.