Spokane Region Involvement

Local Impact

Every year, our Community Service Committee meets to direct contributions from the group to local organizations and a range of community-based initiatives in our service area. This year’s contributions include:

Arthritis Foundation

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“Thank you for the very generous donation to the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, serving Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. On behalf of the 46 million Americans facing the daily challenges of arthritis, I would like to thank Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists for the donation as sponsor of the Jingle Bell Run and Walk in Spokane.”

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  • Corporate Cup Sponsor for this iconic Spokane race with over 60,000 participants.

Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, WSU

Hoopfest

  • Corporate Sponsor for the largest 3 on 3 outdoor basketball tournament in the world.

Hospice of Spokane

  • Northeast Washington's only nonprofit hospice serving Spokane, Ferry, Stevens and Pend Oreille counties with a holistic approach to end of life care.

HUB Sports Center

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  • Central Valley High School
  • Freeman High School
  • Gonzaga Preparatory School
  • Hutton Elementary Hawk Walk
  • Lewis & Clark High School
  • Mt. Spokane High School
  • Saint George’s School

Local Colleges & Universities

  • Eastern Washington University
  • Gonzaga University
  • Whitworth University

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

  • Walk for MS — Striving for a world free of MS

Ronald McDonald House

  • Polo Charity Tournament Fundraiser

“Thank you for attending the annual 'Cobra Roofing Polo Classic' benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Spokane. Thank you again for your generous support and for helping us provide an oasis to families in their times of need.”

SCRAPs

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  • Fighting hunger, feeding hope — Second Harvest brings community resources together to feed people in need through empowerment, education, and partnerships

Special Olympics

  • Breakfast with Champions — Table Sponsor for this signature event benefiting 1,402 athletes in Spokane County

Spokane Parks Foundation

  • Splash for Kids Scholarships — Scholarships to community pools for children and families who cannot afford the fees to swim

"Please thank all your physicians and management team for making this generous gift. You made a difference in their summer and in their lives.”

Spokane Scholars

Spokesman-Review Christmas Fund

“We would like to extend our thanks for your kindness and generosity and for contributing to the Spokesman-Review Christmas Fund. Your donation will help the Christmas Fund provide food vouchers and gifts to assist many families within our community.”

Susan G. Komen

Toys for Tots

Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery

“Thank you for your recent gift. Your generosity will help continue to provide love and support to Spokane area children and families who struggle with crisis on a daily basis.”

Washington Osteoporosis Coalition

  • Strides for Strong Bones 5k Run/Walk around Medical Lake.