Some good Idaho business news

As we reach the halfway mark of 2022, it’s the perfect time to reflect on moments of positivity spread throughout our Idaho community by local businesses. We’ve curated some of (certainly not all) the most notable charitable efforts and celebratory mentions to happen in recent news. 

$10K donation granted to WCA by Scentsy Family Foundation

The Women and Children’s Alliance (WCA) was awarded a grant of $10,000 from Scentsy. “The WCA is honored to receive this $10,000 Scentsy Direct Giving Program grant. It underscores their commitment to ensure safe, critical shelter services are available to those escaping domestic and/or sexual violence,” said Bev La Chance, WCA grants director, in a statement. The WCA provides safe shelter, case management, counseling, education, court advocacy and direct services programs to individuals impacted by sexual assault and domestic abuse.

Idaho Power donates car to Power County Hospital, sponsors Garden City mobile library 

Idaho Power donated a 2010 Chevrolet Impala to the Power County Hospital in American Falls. The car will be used to help nurses and other staff members travel between multiple locations and serve community members in need. The company also renewed sponsorship of the Garden City Library’s mobile outreach program, Bells for Books, with a $1,500 donation.

Delta Dental of Idaho offers schools water bottle filling stations

Delta Dental of Idaho is providing seven Idaho schools with Elkay water fountain/bottle filling stations through the Rethink Your Drink grant program. The program encourages children across the state to drink water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages, which can lead to oral health issues. The schools will also receive reusable water bottles, dental care kits and Rethink Your Drink educational materials.

Payette Brewing, Sockeye Brewing take home a total of 3 global marketing awards 

Boise-based Payette Brewing Co. and Duft Watterson/Sockeye Brewing each won Crushie Awards at the 2022 Craft Brewing Marketing Awards (CBMAS): Payette Brewing for best can or bottle design of a ready-to-drink cocktail and Sockeye Brewing for both best brand identity by use of a logo or mascot and best brewery rebrand. The CBMAS celebrates the importance of craft beer artwork, culture, marketing and design as a key to success in this highly competitive marketplace.

Rocky Mountain Power announces grants to support Idaho safety, health and wellness programs

The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has announced $466,185 in new funding to directly support community organizations across the three states it serves. Ten grants were awarded to local Idaho organizations, including: Ashton Senior Citizens, Downey Elementary, The Idaho Foodbank, Giving Cupboard and more. The organizations chosen focus on delivering accessible food and housing, health care and mental health support as well as disaster relief and public safety initiatives.

Wells Fargo launches military spouse hiring program 

Wells Fargo’s Military Spouse Homefront Heroes Hiring (HHH) program is now accepting interested candidates into its talent community in preparation for launching 100 open positions early June 2022. The HHH program team will help prepare candidates and hiring managers for a virtual hiring event by assisting with resume development and interview training to help applicants articulate transferrable skills and potential employment gaps. The virtual hiring event occurs August 2022, with a program start date of Sept. 12.

John William Jackson Fund awards $124K to Idaho schools

Dubbed The Northwest Health Science Scholarship Initiative, this program has selected seven colleges and universities in Idaho to receive a total of $124,000. “Now more than ever, recruiting and retaining qualified candidates for nursing and other health science professions is critical,” Cy Gearhard, John William Jackson Fund nursing and health science adviser, said in a statement announcing the increased commitment, which doubled the John William Jackson Fund donation from the previous year.

Idaho Black Community Alliance receives $10K donation from Zions Bank

The Idaho Black Community Alliance (BCA) received a $10,000 donation from Zions Bank on May 2 to support training for Black business owners in Idaho. The Idaho BCA was founded to promote and preserve the African-American community in Idaho. One key initiative is engaging with Black business owners to offer free one-on-one counseling, comprehensive courses and referrals to collaborate with other entrepreneurs. 

Siemer Institute grants United Way of Treasure Valley, Jesse Tree $120K for eviction prevention and homelessness

Thanks to a $120,000 grant from the Siemer Institute, the United Way of Treasure Valley will partner with Jesse Tree, which focuses on eviction prevention and homelessness. Siemer’s mission is to reduce student mobility and disruptions by keeping families stably housed. This initiative aims to provide mobile case management services to families at imminent risk of eviction in Canyon County, helping families move from crisis to stability and keep their children in schools.

Melaleuca donates $50K to buy bulletproof vests for local law enforcement

As part of the wellness company’s long standing support for local police forces, a $50,000 gift outfits officers with quality body armor. Many patrol deputies from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office received state-of-the-art bulletproof vests capable of withstanding multiple hits from high-caliber rifles and firearms. “Every member of the law enforcement community deserves to return home safely to their loved ones at the end of the day,” Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot said in a statement.

Delta Dental raises free dental coverage for seniors 

Delta Dental of Idaho is increasing dental coverage amounts from $1,250 to $1,850 in its GrinWell for You program. The program provides uninsured limited-income Idahoans aged 60 and older with free dental coverage to be used over 12 months. Delta Dental of Idaho increased the amount awarded to qualifying individuals to keep pace with rising costs.

Idaho Power team gives back to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society with a $5,400 donation

Idaho Power Regional Manager Brent Lulloff and Program Specialist Shawn Lovewell teamed up to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Lulloff and Lovewell pooled funds and awarded LLS a total of $5,400 to support the local chapter and its Light the Night annual fundraiser, happening Oct. 13 in Boise. “LLS is a great organization, and with so many ties to our Idaho Power family, we wanted to give back and help people in our community whose lives are touched by these diseases,” Lulloff said in a statement.