Idaho Partners For Good

How do you become a part of this?
This is just a group of "smart people doing good things" in a strategic, intentional way with the goal of strengthening Idaho's safety net.

We are looking for Consultants, volunteers, thought leaders, doers, helpers, community leaders, community members and those with talents of every kind, with a heart for helping Idaho!

Learn more about our services, and Our Idaho: Neighbor to Neighbor here:
www.idahopartners4good.org

We're proud to be a new member of the Boise Metro Chamber!
Looking forward to connecting, and being a part of so many great opportunities!

Boise Sunrise Rotary is service above self, and this model gets results!

Last week, we got to experience The year in review highlights. Also, a presentation about the funding for preschools in Gorongosa?

Their model of philanthropy is effective and holistic!

One of the blessings we have in our organization, Katie Marshall and her handsome boys!
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What is Idaho Partners For Good ? At the very least, we are just a growing group of regular humans doing good things, like this!

How can you get involved? Let's chat!

In case you missed it, our panel discussion at the Association of Idaho Cities Annual Conference covered a gamet of inter-related issues confronting our Idaho communities, including housing, trust for government officials, caring for our Veterans, and how we can meaningfully collaborate and strengthen our Idaho Safety Net!

A big thank you to Bill Rauer, Mindi Anderson, Blossom Johnston and Debbie Kling for sharing their expertise, and Jay Multanen for moderating!

Watch outakes of the panel here:
https://youtu.be/oToppYUBQt8?is=Iyg7EiFZ3EL0ugI9

Learn more about Our Idaho: Neighbor to Neighbor here: https://www.idahopartners4good.org/our-idaho-neighbor-to-neighbor

Bill Rauer Blossom Johnston Idaho Veterans Chamber Of Commerce
City of Nampa, Idaho - Municipal Government

City of Garden City, Idaho Bill Jacobs, Garden City Mayor reading the Proclamation in support of Our Idaho:
Neighbor to Neighbor at the Association of Idaho Cities conference in June.

A little mixing and mingling after the Association of Idaho Cities conference last month!
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It's very exciting to see so many community leaders leaning in, and helping us create this vision of how we can all work together to strengthen Idaho's safety net!

Learn more here: https://www.idahopartners4good.org/our-idaho-neighbor-to-neighbor

Today we are grateful for the opportunities that we have, to work and serve together all across this great State, and Nation!

Have you ever tried to start a movement with very few resources?
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Most people would call that risky. Some might even call it crazy. So why would we do it?
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Because we believe it is the right thing to do and Idahoans are worth it!
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Over the past year, we have spent a lot of time listening to nonprofit leaders, faith communities, local officials, businesses, funders, and everyday Idahoans. We heard a common concern: as government funding shrinks and community needs continue to grow, more families are finding themselves in difficult situations with fewer places to turn for help.
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To be clear, we support efforts to reduce government waste and improve efficiency. But the reality is that significant changes can create unintended consequences. Families, seniors, veterans, and working households often feel those impacts first. At the same time, nonprofits, the organizations helping hold communities together, are being asked to do more with less.
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When we spoke with philanthropic foundations across Idaho, we heard another important message: philanthropy alone cannot fill the gap.
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So if our government can't do it alone, and philanthropy can't do it alone, what will?
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The answer is simple and historically relevant in Idaho: neighbors helping neighbors.
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That idea became the foundation for Our Idaho: Neighbor-to-Neighbor (N2N).
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The movement grew out of conversations sparked by our 2025 report, Reimagining Giving in a Shifting Landscape and When the Safety Net Frays. Former First Lady Patricia Kempthorne challenged us to keep listening and to bring people together around solutions. In response, we convened five statewide listening and learning sessions involving more than 100 leaders from across sectors. Together, they helped shape the guiding principles and four strategic pillars that now serve as the foundation of Our Idaho: Neighbor-to-Neighbor.
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A few weeks ago, we officially launched the movement with the support of many outstanding Idaho leaders and organizations!
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Garden City Mayor Bill Jacobs became the first mayor in Idaho to sign the Our Idaho Proclamation, establishing a community standard that encourages residents to look out for one another and strengthen the fabric of their neighborhoods.
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Kelley Packer and the Association of Idaho Cities provided a platform at their annual conference for a discussion on The Art and Science of Cross-Sector Collaboration. Special thanks to panelists Debbie Kling, Mindi Anderson, Bill Rauer, Blossom Johnston and moderator Jay Multanen for helping advance this important conversation.
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Here's snippets from that panel, and the proclamation!
https://youtu.be/oToppYUBQt8
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Learn more about Our Idaho: Neighbor to Neighbor-https://www.idahopartners4good.org/our-idaho-neighbor-to-neighbor



Bill Rauer Bill Jacobs, Garden City Mayor City of Garden City, Idaho City of Nampa, Idaho - Municipal Government Idaho Veterans Chamber Of Commerce
Association of Idaho Cities

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