The Avista Foundation provides $185,850 to non-profit agencies in the first quarter of 2022

SPOKANE, Wash., April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Avista Foundation announced its first quarter grants today, awarding $185,850 to 31 non-profit organizations in Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana.

“We’re pleased the Avista Foundation can continue to invest in community organizations that make such a difference in people’s lives,” said Dennis Vermillion, Avista president and CEO. “Supporting these grant recipients is impactful to them and those they serve.”

In 2021, Avista and the Avista Foundation together donated more than $2.6 million to organizations that help people in need.

First quarter grant recipients include organizations that support healthcare, nutrition and housing for limited income populations, and those who aid people with disabilities:

1	Providence Inland Northwest Foundation	Washington Idaho Montana	$50,000
2	College Success Foundation	Washington	$30,000
3	Pullman Regional Hospital Foundation	Washington	$10,000
4	Tri-State Hospital Foundation	Washington	$10,000
5	Inland Northwest Farmers Market Association	Washington	$7,500
6	La Clinica Del Valle	Oregon	$7,500
7	Rogue Valley District Council / St Vincent de Paul	Oregon	$7,500
8	APIC Spokane	Washington	$5,000
9	Community-Minded Enterprises	Washington	$5,000
10	Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium	Washington	$5,000
11	YWCA Spokane	Washington	$5,000
12	Hispanic Business Professional Association Foundation	Washington	$3,500
13	Teen & Kid Closet aka Teen Closet	Washington	$3,500
14	The Light House For the Blind	Washington	$3,500
15	Providence Northeast Washington Hunger Coalition	Washington	$3,000
16	Safe Passage (previously North Idaho Violence Prevention Center)	Idaho	$3,000
17	Volunteers of America Eastern Washington and North Idaho	Washington Idaho	$2,600
18	Happy Horizons Childcare	Idaho	$2,500
19	Idaho Foodbank Warehouse	Idaho	$2,500
20	Roseburg Senior Center	Oregon	$2,500
21	St. Vincent de Paul Moscow Conference	Idaho	$2,500
22	Matt’s Place Foundation	Idaho	$2,000
23	Northwest Children’s Home	Idaho	$2,000
24	Office Moms and Dads aka Fosterful	Idaho	$2,000
25	Women & Children’s Free Restaurant	Washington	$2,000
26	Greater Spokane County Meals on Wheels	Washington	$1,500
27	Chewelah Faith Resources	Washington	$1,000
28	Food for Our Children	Idaho	$1,000
29	Sandpoint Area Seniors Inc.	Idaho	$1,000
30	Valley Community Center in Clarkston	Washington	$1,000
31	The Willow Center in Lewiston	Idaho	$750

Since its establishment in 2002, the Avista Foundation has made grants totaling over $13 million. The foundation focuses its giving in the areas of vulnerable and limited income populations, education, and economic and cultural vitality. It is a separate, non-profit organization established by Avista Corp., and does not receive funding from Avista Utilities or AEL&P customers through rates.

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