Named Communities Investment Fund


Woman vendor at Scale House Market holds up a container of mushrooms she is selling at the market.

Scale House Market Embraces Energy Efficiency

The Scale House Market is the region’s first year-round farm and food hub

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Energy Efficiency Empowers Spokane Nonprofit

At Family Promise of Spokane, the mission is clear: to equip families and communities to end the cycle of homelessness.

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

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

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Pilot Program Enhances Safety for Vulnerable Families

Pilot program provides backup power solutions to people who are medically vulnerable

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Innovative Program Helps People Find Work and Stability

Two grants from Avista’s Named Communities Investment Fund will support efforts to help people experiencing homelessness in Spokane who are working to change their lives.

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Avista brings energy efficiency training close to home for nonprofits

Discover how Avista is making it easier for community-based organizations to level-up their skills and expand their resources to reach more people