Giving Back
How we help people and organizations across the Northwest
Your community is our community. Just like you, we live here, work here, build memories here. But we also recognize our unique position gives us the chance to contribute in an impactful way, and make a real difference in people's lives. We try our best. Here are just a few examples that show how.
The Avista Foundation
Created in 2002, our foundation has a legacy of investment in key community areas, including:
- Education
- Vulnerable and limited-income populations
- Economic and cultural vitality
For more details, go to the Avista Foundation site.
Where we helped most in 2016
Health and Human Services
$1,270,256
Youth
$137,856
Arts and Culture
$148,418
Education
$435,169
Community Vitality
$566,071
Environmental
$24,439
Get more details about the organizations we helped in 2016.
Hands-on help
As employees, we go out into the community and help whenever we can. Here's how many hours we've put in over the past few years.
2015
48,500 hours
2014
48,000 hours
2013
46,500 hours
2012
50,700 hours
Science Center Success
Avista signed a 10-year lease to give the Mobius Science Center in Spokane a new home.