COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Numerica donated $40,000 toward organizations that invest in local children and families, reports the Coeur d’Alene Press.
In Coeur d’Alene, Union Gospel Mission Center for Women and Children received a $10,000 gift.
The organization provides food, counseling and pathways for families to obtain permanent housing. From these funds, children received $100 in a Numerica savings account and free financial education resources.
“This grant will help the children that we serve get a head start in life as they learn financial principles and establish their first bank account,” said Kristin Cope, advancement coordinator.
“When moms reach phase four of their recovery program, they will be given $100 from the Numerica grant to open a savings account for their child. This grant will be a blessing to so many.”
Three other nonprofits received $10,000:
• Spokane: Lumen High School
• Wenatchee: Community for the Advancement of Family Education
• Tri-Cities: Communities in Schools of Benton & …