Raising the roof
By Ben Olson Reader Staff After 50 years at the same address, Panhandle Special Needs, Inc. is embarking on a capital campaign to open a modern campus across the street from its current location....
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Behind the jewelry counter at Bizarre Bazaar
By Kathryn Larson Reader Contributor Let’s go behind the scenes at Bizarre Bazaar, the unique upscale resale shop that generates nearly $250,000 for grants and scholarships in Bonner County Community. It’s a unique collaboration...
Follies take a year off
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff After weeks of speculation, Angels Over Sandpoint confirmed Jan. 22 that the nonprofit will put the annual Follies variety show at the Panida Theater on hiatus this year, citing...
Gift guide 2024: Local goods for the win
By Ben Olson Reader Staff It’s gift-giving season in North Idaho, and there are few better ways to support your neighbors than buying local. For this week’s gift guide, we’re offering some ideas for...
Carousel of Smiles plans ‘Unveiling 2.0’ and nonprofit Carousel Fun Fair at fairgrounds
By Reader Staff The Carousel of Smiles celebrated the acquisition of a new location at 504 Church St. in October, and now organizers are preparing for what they’re calling “The Unveiling 2.0” of the...
Surviving and thriving
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff Bonner County is home to an array of hardworking nonprofits that keep their heads down and their doors open, providing essential services to people who find themselves working through...
CAL supports local students, organizations
By Ben Olson Reader Staff The Community Assistance League met June 20 for “A Celebration of Giving,” the organization’s annual gathering to recognize those who have received grants and scholarships. About 100 people packed...
Local donors contribute $134K to Bonner Homeless Transitions
By Bonner Homeless Transitions Reader Contributor On behalf of the Bonner Homeless Transitions Board of Directors, program managers and employees we want to thank all of the donors in support of the Avenues For...
A haven for the kiddos
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Kinderhaven, like many worthy nonprofits, began out of a need that one special person saw in the community. Marcia Ogilvie was a business owner, Sandpoint City Council member and...
CAL gives over $100k in grants to local nonprofits
By Ben Olson Reader Staff It was a good day to be a nonprofit Wednesday. As it does every year about this time, the Community Assistance League, or CAL as it is called, awarded...
