Giving Back... Helping Idaho Local Charities

Idaho charities have supported those in need for many years. While there are many great charitable organizations found across the country- today, we wanted to focus on those having a positive impact on the everyday life of Idahoans across the state.

Following is a short list of some of the most popular charities in Idaho, organized by city:

Boise

• Coeur d'Alene Audubon Society-Protects Idaho's wildlife, more specifically endangered species.  Serves primarily Kootenai, Benewah and Shoshone Counties.
• Koinonia House-Provides access and resources for education regarding the Bible as the final word.
• Excel Foundation-Secure contributions from all institutions.

• Genesis World Mission-Providing for the less fortunate and disabled by showing them the Love of God. 
• Boys and Girls Club of Ada County-Educate and inform children about their potential role in society as leaders.

Idaho Falls

• A Refuge Ministries-Biblical counseling and resources for those in need.
• Wolf Recovery Foundation-Resorting the lives and shelters of wolves surrounding the Rocky Mountain area.

Ketchum

• International Seed Saving Institute-Sustains the agricultural life and diversity.
• Make A Difference-Empowers orphans and youth in need by teaching them life skills and engaging them in themed activities.
• Girls on the Run of the Wood River Valley-Providing young women with resources and skills to become successful adults.
• Arthur B. Schultz Foundation-Focuses on wheelchair accessibility, maintenance, and availability in the outside world.

Nampa

• Catholic Charities of Idaho-Enlisting communities to participate in the common good through familial and individual advocacy.
• Neighbors Helping Neighbors of Idaho-Relieve the many negative aspects of communities such as poverty, hunger, violence, and homelessness by aiding them in receiving governmental security and resources.   
• Napma Family Justice Center-Aiding in those affected by child abuse and/or domestic violence.

• Rock Creek Alliance-Protect water quality of Northern Idaho.
• Scholarship Flight Training-Educational organization specializing in those pursuing aviation careers.
• Tri-State Water Quality Council-Sustaining the water that provides access and resources to three neighboring states.

• Women League of Voters-Provides governmental information to allow for the largest access of legitimate facts to women voters.
• United Way of South Central Idaho-Enables those who want to be a part of and often times change regular community practices through education and problem solving.
• South Central Community Action Partnership-Serves low-income families through providing them with unavailable resources. 

Calling Idaho home is a priveledge... and all of us benefit and can contribute to the tremendous efforts of Idaho charities as they help create stronger, healthier and more tight knit communities. Great organizations provide a foundation for great people- bringing the best out of everyone from Boise to Coeur d'Alene.