The heart and soul of Avista can be found in the faces of our employees. They are not only devoted to doing an exceptional job for our customers but they wholeheartedly dedicate themselves to community service in a way that is inspirational and downright contagious. In 2010, their remarkable generosity resulted in more than 44,000 hours of volunteer service to organizations, both large and small – from the local Chamber of Commerce to the Pee Wee football team; from running marathons to raise funds to end  life-threatening diseases to shoveling snow for the elderly neighbor; from the boards of trustees of area universities to appointed positions in statewide organizations and much more. They give generously to United Way in their respective community and support emergency energy assistance through Project Share. Avista is made up of special people, doing extraordinary things.

Increasing the impact of employee gifts

Avista’s matching gifts program is a tangible way for our company to support and recognize the “treasures” that employees generously donate to non-profit organizations. As our employees invest in the community, the company is able to increase the impact of that investment to those non-profit organizations valued by our employees through the matching gifts program of the Avista Foundation. All eligible gifts up to $200 each year will receive a dollar-for-dollar match – doubling the benefit and the impact for community organizations.

2010 Avista Employee Matching Gifts program

$25,654 in total Matching Grants
74 organizations receiving matching grants
226 employees participating in the Matching Gifts program