Letter from the Past President It has been my sincere honor to serve as President of IWCF these last two years alongside an absolutely incredible board of directors. Throughout the pandemic, I have been reminded of the strength of our membership, the passion of our leaders, and the depth with which you all care…
Letter from the President Spring is here and I warmly feel the optimism of the season. After the year we have all experienced (apart but together), this spring seems particularly sweet. Recently I was on a Zoom call with several other IWCF members, and someone shared how joyful she was to have just received…
Our education event will recognize Women’s History Month with a panel talk on “Facts and Effects of Current Legislative Policies on Women.” We are focusing on educating members and guests on “facts and effects,” not on opinions or political leanings. Because we will be talking about legislation already passed, our panelists will use their expertise…
This will be an informative meeting for Grants Committee Members about the site visit phase of the grant selection process. The goal of the site visit is to help us make the difficult decision of narrowing down grant proposals to the final two proposals in each interest area that will be presented on the membership ballot this spring.…
This committee meeting will cover the ins and outs of evaluating the grant proposals that you will be assigned to review in your interest area. We will discuss what can make a proposal more impactful and what may indicate some red flags needing further review. Our goal of this meeting is to give us the…
On January 18, 2024, many IWCF members and guests braved icy roads and winter weather to attend the first IWCF educational event of the year. They would not be disappointed. Shaila Buckley, the founder of Shaila Buckley Law and law partner, Rachel Murphy, shared essential information about estate planning in a clear and easily understood…
Have you considered joining the IWCF Grants Committee? Are you interested in learning about how IWCF selects the grant proposals on the ballot each year? Join us for an informative lunchtime meeting for members who are interested in potentially serving on the IWCF 2024 Grants Committee. We will share more about the process and how…
Mark your calendars for our annual fun-filled holiday party! We will be celebrating this year with our fellow members and friends in person at Hillcrest Country Club. Please join us for heavy hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar. $30/person. Guests welcome! Register Here. Please RSVP by November 28. Tuesday, December 5, 2023 6:00 – 8:00…
“Meeting the Need for Affordable Housing for Seniors” – November 8, 2023 An overflow crowd of 72 members and guests learned of the complex nature of providing affordable housing for a growing demographic of seniors in Idaho, who, for many reasons, find themselves needing assistance with a place to call home. Adrienne Lane-Martin, IWCF…
Save the date for this evening education event featuring a panel of local professionals in the mental health sector. A recent CDC press release states “Nearly 3 in 5 (57%) U.S. teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021 – double that of boys, representing a nearly 60% increase and the highest level reported…