by Chiana McInelly | Apr 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
LaunchNW, a regional community initiative of Innovia Foundation, has secured $500,000 in matching scholarship dollars from the Washington State Legislature as part of the recently passed 2024 state operating budget. With the support of Senator Andy Billig,...
by Samuel McLaughlin | Sep 5, 2024 | Events
It’s 3pm. Do you know where your children are? As youth loneliness and disengagement surge, LaunchNW and Spokane Public Schools are teaming up to make afternoons go analog. Those of us who grew up on sitcoms like High School Musical, Dawson’s Creek, or The Fresh...
by Samuel McLaughlin | Aug 26, 2024 | Events
Figurative Arborists Scheme for the Future Student need for mentoring has never been more desperate. In its first year, Mpower proves it may be the solution. Community is a dirty word. It refers to some inextricably bound yet categorically blurred group of people. The...
by Chiana McInelly | Jan 6, 2024 | FAFSA
WSAC MEDIA RELEASE: 2024-25 FINANCIAL AID APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Simpler, more generous 2024-25 financial aid applications now available- but process will be slower January 5, 2024 Olympia—Financial aid applications for this year’s graduating seniors were delayed as...
by kludwig | Jan 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
LaunchNW Invests $200,000 to Expand Access to Mental Health Supports for Students in Spokane County Schools LaunchNW, a regional community initiative of Innovia Foundation, will invest $200,000 to expand school-based mental health services through Spokane Public...
by kludwig | Oct 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
LaunchNW Announces Phase One of Our Scholarship Program for Students at Ten Spokane County High Schools Graduating in 2024 LaunchNW, an initiative of Innovia Foundation, is introducing a scholarship program that will benefit students in Spokane County in their...
by kludwig | Sep 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
Why LaunchNW? by Amy Knapton Vega, Executive Director Vanessa Behan In a recent conversation with Shelly O’Quinn, she asked why I, and more broadly, Vanessa Behan was engaged in the work of LaunchNW. I am certain I answered quickly with something about the big picture...
by kludwig | Apr 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Change Your Future in Under One Hour: FAFSA Opens Doors LaunchNW, a regional community initiative of Innovia Foundation, convenes leaders across our community to collaborate and ensure every child has the opportunity and support to access their post-high school...
by kludwig | Mar 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
LaunchNW Awarded $850,000 Grant by the Washington Student Achievement Council for Mentorship Program at Six Spokane County High Schools LaunchNW Awarded $850,000 Grant by the Washington Student Achievement Council for Mentorship Program at Six Spokane County High...
by kludwig | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Community Town Halls Have your voice heard! Join us for facilitated discussions about a community data report identifying our region’s available resources, needs and opportunities to support student and family success. As members of our community, your input is...
