COEUR D'ALENE INSIDER

​CANCER CAN'T

• "Be a light in the fight."

• 406-698-3821 (Mandi Nixon); email info@cancercant.com 

• Provides transportation for cancer patients in the Inland NW who need to get to medical app'ts, who cannot drive themselves (in WA & ID locations)

• Drivers receive training/orientation. Must be age 21+, provide own vehicle & have proof of insurance.

• Drivers make their own schedule, choosing times/days convenient for them.

• There is no charge for the oncology patients receiving rides.

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COMPANIONS ANIMAL CENTER

• 10275 N. Atlas Rd., Hayden, ID  83835

• 208-772-4019

• Formerly Kootenai Humane Society

• Provide temporary foster home/care

• Rescues & adopts more than 2,000 pets each year; adoptions by app't

• "No-Kill Philosophy" means a time limit is never placed on how long cats, dogs & other pets can stay at center

• 100% donation funded

• Thrift store worker, customer service, maintenance & fund-raising

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CUP OF GRACE

• "Building a better community one cup at a time"

• 31848 N. Fourth Ave., Spirit Lake, ID 83869

• Hours: M-F, 10 am-3 pm; T, 10 am-5:30 pm 

• 817-228-5018 or email amy@cupofgrace.life

• Programs include - FREE weekly meals for Spirit Lake community, school clothing closets, summer weekend lunches/weekend bags, first responder "buddy bags" for children in traumatic situations, family assistance

• Community meals every Tuesday evening serve between 100-160 people of all ages, FREE of charge!

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"FIT & FALL PROOF" EXERCISE PROGRAM

• Panhandle Health District, 8500 N. Atlas Rd., Hayden, ID 83835

• 208-415-5242 (Gary)

• Free, 6-hour training

• Volunteer 3-4 hours a week to teach exercise-based fall prevention classes.

• Classes target ages 65+, however, are open to all ages.

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THE FURRY FARM RESCUE

• 208-755-0879 or email ffr@thefurryfarmrescue.org 

• Provides enriching & nurturing foster homes for rescued animals

• Cares for medical needs & gives training needed for success

• Finds foster homes prior to "forever" homes

• Holds adoption events

• Liason between Owner Surrender animals & foster homes

• Volunteer positions include: transport helpers, photographer in Rathdrum vicinity,  writers for grants & social media/website posts, graphic designer, & adoption event assistants

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GIZMO-CDA

• NIC Hedlund Bldg., 283 Hubbard Ave., Ste. 102, CdA; mailing address is 1000 W. Garden Ave., CdA

• 208-929-4029; info@gizmo-cda.org 

• Located on the campus of North Idaho College, Gizmo-CdA is Coeur d'Alene's Makerspace, providing access to 11,000 sf of tools, technologies & mentors. 

• Provides community classes, summer camps, out-of-school programs

• Volunteers are required to submit to background check. Any training or tool or machine certifications will be provided as needed. 

• Walk-in tour hours: Wed, 7-9 pm; Sat, noon-2 pm. Public is welcome. 

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF NORTH IDAHO

• 176 Wyoming Ave., Hayden

• 208-762-4663, Ext 4 (Diana), or email volunteer@northidahohabitat.org

• Has provided help for Kootenai Co. families in need of decent, affordable housing since 1988. Homeowners help build their own homes ("sweat equity") alongside volunteers.

• Volunteer labor is the primary factor in making affordable housing possible. Volunteers can assist on new home construction sites &/or home repair projects regardless of skill level. Are you able to work on a Saturday w/lunch provided?

• ReStore volunteers process donations, stock & organize shelves to raise money to support home ownership/repair programs. 

• Ages 14+ can assist at the ReStore. Volunteers on construction sites must be 18+ years old.

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HOSPICE OF NORTH IDAHO

• 2290 West Prairie Ave., CdA, ID 83815

• 208-772-7994

• Orientation is offered every 4th Wednesday, 6-7:30 pm.

• Find a niche - become a companion/caregiver, offer bereavement support, spiritual care, pet therapy, fundaising, office help, music therapy, or work at thrift store.

• Thrift store location - 503 E. Seltice Way, #5, Post Falls, 208-773-5076.

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IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

• 600 W. Prairie Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID  83815

• 208-334-8416 (Cathy)

• "Adopt a Highway" - litter pick-up

• "Operation Wildflower" - wildflower planting

• "Rest Area Activities Program" - dispense refreshments to motorists at rest areas (for non-profit groups).

• "Safe Kids" - become a car seat safety technician.

• "WHALE (We Have A Little Emergency) Program" - distribute child ID stickers for child care seats. Info - 208-334-4460.​

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IDAHO TRAILS ASSOCIATION

• "Keeping Idaho's hiking trails open for all."

• Non-profit ITA works w/volunteers, organizations, & gov't partners to preserve Idaho's incredible trail system through education, maintenance projects & public lands advocacy.

• Trail projects are open to all ages & skill levels - hikers, bikers, equestrians, hunters, & public lands enthusiasts are needed.

• Projects include removing brush, cutting & removing downed trees, tread work w/shovels/Pulaskis, & bridge construction/repair.

• More info - 248-890-4620 or contact Barbara Sammut at barbara@idahotrailsassociation.org. 

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JUVENILE JUSTICE OUTREACH

• Kootenai Co. Juvenile Justice Mentoring Program

• 205 N. 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

• Coordinator Amelia Kirk; 208-659-6161 or email jpmentor@kcgov.us

• Help improve the lives of at-risk youth - guide, support, listen, motivate, nurture, inspire, influence, encourage, share hobbies, be a role model. Help them become productive, responsible adults.

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KOOTENAI COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

• 5500 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID  83815

• 208-446-1300

• "Citizens on Patrol" - do security checks, traffic control, VIN/HIN inspections, home safety inspections, & assist at special events in the community (parades, firework displays, school functions). Free training is provided.

• Search & Rescue, COPS & Chaplain Corps 

 

KOOTENAI ENVIRONMENTAL ALLLIANCE

• 206 Indiana Ave., Suite 112, Coeur d'Alene, ID  83814​

• 208-667-9093 (Audra)

• Help with events/programs, office, research, writer, speaker, fundraising

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KOOTENAI HEALTH

• 2003 Kootenai Health Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID  83814

• 208-625-4646

• Mail pick-up/delivery, answer phones, transport patients, deliver flowers/mail/gifts, gift shop, pet therapy, teen volunteer program, "way-finding", injury prevention, special events, car seat technician,  nurse volunteer.

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LEMONS OF LOVE

• "When life gives you lemons, laugh out loud."

• Purpose is to bring comfort & joy to those in our area undergoing chemotherapy

• Fabric chemo bags filled with comforting items are lovingly stitched by volunteers at a rate of about 60 per month. 

• Distributed to patients at cancer treatment centers in CdA, Post Falls, St. Maries, Sandpoint

• To become a stitcher, or to help in other ways, call Cathy Kobs at 208-659-0223, or email lemonsoflovenw@gmail.com

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LAKE CITY TRAIL ALLIANCE

• Coordinates trail work by planning, building & maintaining mountain biking trails in North Idaho

• Works with gov't agencies (City of CdA-Canfield Natural Area) as well as Bureau of Land Management & Forest Service

• Volunteers welcome & needed

• Contact - Dan Eyman at dan@lakecitytrailalliance.com 

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THE LITERACY PROJECT OF NORTH IDAHO

• Teaches adults in our community English literacy skills needed to be self-sufficient & to be able to participate fully as community members, family members, & lifelong learners.  

• Offers FREE classes & one-on-one tutoring for "English as a Second Language" (ESL)

• Offers FREE one-on-one confidential tutoring sessions for "Low Literacy"

• Coverage area is from Sandpoint to Plummer.

• North Idaho College - Hedlund Bldg., 420 N. College Dr., CdA

• 208-450-2669 or email info@theliteracyprojectni.org 

• Want to volunteer as a tutor &/or instructor? Email Nicole at office@theliteracyprojectni.org. ​​​

• "Adult literacy changes lives."