The Treasure Valley is home to many worthy causes that serve our community. There were a number of fantastic organizations nominated for grant consideration this year, but the list needed to be narrowed to only five.
The Together We Give Foundation is pleased to announce the 2020 grant recipients. They are Boise Angels, the Boise Bicycle Project, the Idaho Youth Ranch, Life’s Kitchen, and the Ronald McDonald House.
Each organization is guaranteed to receive at least $5,000; however, voting by The Mike Brown Group’s clients, agents, staff, and community partners will determine the top three organizations who will earn a share of the final grant pool.
Read on and watch the videos below to learn more about this year’s recipients.
Boise Angels
The Boise Angels serve children who are in the foster care system and also supports their caregivers through intentional giving, mentoring, and relationship-building.
Boise Bicycle Project
The Boise Bicycle Project takes bicycles donated by the community, refurbishes them and redistributes them back into the community to people facing transportation barriers. Since its inception in 2007, the organization has given away over 7,000 bikes.
Idaho Youth Ranch
The Idaho Youth Ranch operates 24 thrift stores across the state that help fund its various youth-oriented programs. Programs include counseling, life skills, career training, equine therapy, and telemental health.
Life's Kitchen
Life’s Kitchen provides youths between the ages of 16 and 20, with work and life skills. Through a 16-week workforce development, food service, life skills, and GED training, trainees receive valuable skills and resources they need to be independent, financially stable, and successful.
Ronald McDonald House
The Ronald McDonald House is a home away from home for families that have ill or injured children who are receiving treatment at a local hospital. The Ronald McDonald House supports the family while the hospital cares for the child.