Community

Green fields, a lake, green trees, and mountains in the distance.

Collaborative teamwork leads to success for conservation

For 23 years, Avista and the Kaniksu Land Trust have successfully partnered to turn conservation dreams into reality.

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.

Boy wearing a blue backpack as he lines up to get on the school bus, other kids with backpacks are in front of him while the teacher checks off attendance by the bus doors.

Packing to punch out hunger

The Avista Foundation is proud to support ACCESS Powerpack Program, which fills backpacks with weekend nutrition for students who experience food insecurity in Oregon.

Senior woman sitting with another woman at a kitchen table, chatting and drinking coffee.

Pilot Program Enhances Safety for Vulnerable Families

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