For her high school senior project, this year’s Timeless Youth Philanthropist went above and beyond once again: Kaylee conceptualized, created, and organized a Champ's Heart rodeo. It took place during the Warbonnet Roundup and Kaylee created events for Champ’s Heart kids that they could safely accomplish. 53 kids were involved in events including barrel racing, buggy racing, and a boot game.
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Since 1997, Boise Contemporary Theater (BCT) has brought theatrical productions to life along with education programs and, more recently, a festival celebrating diverse voices in theater. Theatergoers who’ve moved to Boise after seeing theater in major cities like New York speak to the value that BCT holds for its community. “I can’t think of a more intimate, engaging, and accessible theatrical experience than you get when you come to a play at BCT,” wrote BCT supporter and contributing grant writer Gillian Donahey.
Her lasting impact continues to grow. Recently, she helped establish the Greater Coeur d’Alene Community Foundation, which aims to support local nonprofits, schools, and community organizations. The Greater Coeur d’Alene Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Idaho Community Foundation, will oversee grant distribution to areas where they can make the most impact.
As Amanda Schmierer, Jessica’s nominator and the Chair for the Idaho Directors of Volunteer Services (IDOVS), wrote in her nomination, “Jessica has a professionalism and care for volunteers like no other. Each year, she strives to make her volunteer programs better and better. She develops meaningful relationships with her volunteers, listens to them, takes their feedback, and makes them part of the process. She has some volunteers that have been part of the World Center for Birds of Prey for 20+ years!”
Interfaith Sanctuary’s current shelter is aging and hasn’t grown with the growing needs of the community. The nonprofit was eager to create a newer, fresher start for the families and individuals who access their services. However, they kept running into barriers.
This is the World Thinking Day celebration in North Idaho, and for the last eight years, it’s happened thanks to a dedicated Girl Scout volunteer from Post Falls, Jackie Livingston. Jackie is this year’s Timeless Adult Volunteer award winner, and hearing people speak about her contributions to the Girls Scouts of Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho, it’s easy to see why she’s been selected for this honor.
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