The following programs are currently funded through the United Way of North Idaho, Kootenai County Community Care Fund.
One-on-One Mentoring Program The program in Kootenai County involves the recruitment, enrollment, and matching of adult volunteers with children at-risk for social and academic failure who need and want a mentor. Big Brothers Big Sisters
Advocate Training To recruit, train and retain advocates acting on behalf of victims of child neglect and abuse in Kootenai County. The project will ensure CASA's ability to respond in the most timely and efficient manner to Child Protection Act cases referred by the courts. First Judicial District CASA Program
Youth Awareness & Development Help five new schools in Kootenai County start and operate an official IDFY Chapter, complete with an IDFY Chapter Guide and Kick-off materials. Each of these five new schools will hold an i2i Student Assembly that will engage up to 240 additional students in each school (1,000+ total). Idaho Drug Free Youth
TrailCreek Outdoor Education Program Sixth graders face the challenges of adolescence, and experience a new and different way of learning. Designed as an outdoor education, life skills and adventure program, Trail Creek is a 3-day, 2-night camp, launching their year with fun and excitement (while aligning with academic standards) so they face this next stage of their growing life with curiosity, confidence and enthusiasm. Lutherhaven
Press On Program The Salvation Army Kroc Center is partnering with other community organizations through Press On, a holistic mentoring program designed to give middle school students more of the relationships, opportunities and experiences they need to be successful. The Salvation Army Kroc Center
Camp Allstars Local children with disabilities develop social skills and improve their health while having fun in the safe and nurturing environment of Camp Allstars. This dynamic camp program meets six hours a day on 75 non-school days a year. Specialized Needs Recreation
Art on the Edge The Art on the Edge summer program consists of seven workshops, one five day camp and three community events. All events engage youth in high quality and meaningful art activities taught by experienced artists and teachers. Art on the Edge works with local artists who volunteer to teach their art form to youth. St. Vincent de Paul of North Idaho
ICARE Program Strengthening families is key in supporting parents and increasing preschool children's readiness for Kindergarten. Through this project, ICARE will do this in two ways: 1) Provide Parents as Teachers home visits to families and 2) Provide Circle of Parents support groups to the same families as well as other families in the community who will act as mentors. St. Vincent de Paul of North Idaho
Crosswalk North Idaho Crosswalk North Idaho provides the at-risk youth of Kootenai County a safe, supervised, and healthy environment during the hours after school when youth are most often unsupervised and likely to engage in risk behaviors. The program provides access to tutoring, recreational activities, life skills training, hot nutritional meals, emergency food boxes, and case management focused on keeping youth safe, in school, and healthy. Crosswalk North Idaho works with youth and their families toward gaining self-sufficiency. Volunteers of America |
