United Way of Southeastern Idaho names Shane Hunt new board President
United Way of Southeastern Idaho Awards $308K to Local Nonprofit Programs
POCATELLO, ID, July 27, 2022 – The United Way of Southeastern Idaho has awarded $307,651 to local nonprofits through their annual competitive grant process. These grants fund programs across Southeastern Idaho that address housing stability and shelter, food insecurity, access to primary and mental healthcare and improving educational outcomes. “Forty-four percent of Southeastern Idaho
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2022 Awards Lunch
2022 AWARDS LUNCH CELEBRATE AND HONOR PARTNERS THAT HELP STABILIZE FAMILIES IN NEED At the United Way of Southeastern Idaho 2022 Awards Lunch on May 18 we came together to celebrate and honor the businesses, volunteers, and local nonprofit agencies that stabilize families in need in Southeastern Idaho. Most notably to celebrate is the news
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United Way of Southeastern Idaho Announces New CEO
POCATELLO, ID, May 18, 2022 – The United Way of Southeastern Idaho announced Thursday its new CEO – Pocatello’s Shantay Bloxham. Bloxham, who has more than a decade of experience in leadership at Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency, will officially start on June 6. She replaces Kevin Bailey, who resigned in June 2021 to become
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Findhelpidaho.org Launches in Idaho Thanks to Collaborative of Health & Community Leaders
BOISE, IDAHO – As part of a statewide collaborative, Idaho Health Data Exchange (IHDE) in partnership with United Way of Treasure Valley and other community-based organizations is excited to announce the launch of findhelpidaho.org. The creation of findhelpidaho.org began with the recognition of a problem: the state of Idaho is resource rich but navigating resources can be
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Simplot Gives $122K to Elevate Community Programs in Southeastern Idaho
POCATELLO, ID, Feb. 24, 2022 – At a media event on Thursday, the employees of Pocatello’s J.R. Simplot Co. presented a ceremonial check in the amount of $122,242 that will provide critical support for community members in need. Through an annual workplace giving campaign, Simplot employees signed up to give to United Way of
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Women United Hosts ‘Beauty and the Brunch’ Workshop for Women’s Empowerment
POCATELLO, ID, March 24, 2022 – The United Way of Southeastern Idaho’s volunteer group Women United will host its first spring fundraiser, Beauty and the Brunch, on April 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Grand Idaho Inn & Suites. “We have a wonderful panel of women who will share their wisdom and
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Portneuf Health Trust Gives $135K
PORTNEUF HEALTH TRUST GIVES $135K TO ELEVATE COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS IN SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO POCATELLO, ID, Jan. 27, 2022 – At a media event on Thursday, Pocatello’s Portneuf Health Trust announced a gift of $135,000 to the United Way of Southeastern Idaho that will provide critical support for community nonprofits focused on health in our region.
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Emergency Cold Weather Grant Keeps Dozens of Local Homeless Population Safe During the Coldest Nights this Winter
When the community unites to solve a problem, it’s amazing to see the results we can achieve together. In January, the United Way of Southeastern Idaho awarded an emergency grant of $8,000 to Valley Mission to create a solution for sheltering homeless individuals on cold winter nights. Due to COVID-19, the community was not able to rely
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