Very little about 2020 has been normal. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way that most, if not all of us, work. Program Officers like myself who work in philanthropy… Read more »
Community Transformation Grants
City of Bonners Ferry, Community Partners Collaborate to Help Children Get Active, Access Healthy Foods
The High Five Community Transformation Grant helped fund community projects and programs to make Bonners Ferry a healthier community Bonners Ferry, Idaho – Three years of collaboration, learning and working… Read more »
City of Sandpoint, Community Partners Collaborate to Help Get Children Active, Access Healthy Foods
The High Five Community Transformation Grant helped fund community projects and programs to make Sandpoint a healthier community Sandpoint, Idaho – Three years of collaboration, learning and working yielded a… Read more »
Mayor Sims Enjoys Walking in Bonners Ferry

The Bonners Ferry Mayor Earns Money for his Hometown by Participating in the Mayor’s Walking Challenge. Mayor David Sims has lived in Bonners Ferry for all but six… Read more »
These Words Tell The Story of How We Work With Communities
Practice what you preach. Walk the talk. Actions speak louder than words. Those are general principles that many people strive to achieve in their daily lives. When it comes… Read more »
Six-Word Stories Emerge From Orofino Workshop
OROFINO —When national community health expert Mark Fenton presented to a group of community leaders, the result was a mobilized community that is even more motivated to make Orofino… Read more »
Mark Fenton Inspires Twin Falls Community Leaders With Interactive Workshop
TWIN FALLS — When the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health awards a Community Transformation Grant, it includes access to national expertsfor the community’s leaders. On Monday… Read more »
Foundation Begins Work With FSG
The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health is having some of its community efforts evaluated by FSG, a global, mission-driven consulting firm that works with charitable foundations and nonprofits… Read more »