The growing hunger
By Ben Olson Reader Staff “For now I ask no more than the justice of eating.” — Pablo Neruda, Chilean poet and Nobel Prize winner There is, perhaps, no worse feeling than going hungry....
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Simulation sheds light on the reality of living in poverty
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Sometimes, the best education comes from experience. The Community Resource Envision Center hosted a unique event Nov. 13 titled “The Cost of Poverty Simulation,” where about 50 participants were...
Keeping the home fires burning
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Everyone needs a little help from time to time. That’s the mantra of North Idaho Firewood Rescue. Now, the nonprofit organization — which has helped locals heat their homes...
Angels Over Sandpoint gears up for annual Back to School program
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Angels Over Sandpoint are preparing for their 17th annual Back to School event providing backpacks and school supplies to children in Bonner County. Because many parents cannot afford...
School supplies registration extended
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Angels Over Sandpoint have extended the deadline to apply for free school supplies and backpacks. The new deadline is Wednesday, Aug. 23. To register, please call Community Action...
Angels’ Back to School program a hit for 14th year
By Ben Olson Reader Staff For the 14th year, parents and students alike lined up at Farmin Stidwell Elementary School on Tuesday to receive some much-needed assistance by the Angels Over Sandpoint Back to...
Front lines in the war on poverty:
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Editor’s note: This is the third article in a series on poverty in Bonner County. It was made possible in part by a grant from the Idaho Media Initiative...
The Roots of Poverty:
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Editor’s note: This is the second article in a series on poverty in Bonner County. It was made possible in part by a grant from the Idaho Media Initiative...
