12/11/2025
Advancing Civic Research Through Partnership with Innovia Foundation
Earlier this year, we announced our expansion into three new regions across the United States, made possible through the generous support of The Trust for Civic Life. One of these new research sites is Kootenai County, Idaho, where we’re partnering with the Innovia Foundation to deepen our understanding of local civic life.
We’re especially grateful to the Innovia Foundation which has served Eastern Washington and North Idaho for more than 50 years. With a mission to ignite generosity and build vibrant, sustainable communities, the foundation continues to strengthen the region through investments in education, health, the arts, and economic development.
Today, our expansion team includes three active Research Assistants who observe 6–12 convenings per week across 27 participating organizations. Their work provides critical data and insights into how civil society organizations operate, connect, and engage their communities.
Together, we’re advancing the understanding of what helps communities flourish.
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