28 Apr
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Congratulations to iYERP Partner, Steed Construction, Inc.

Pictured is Scott Raymes, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, who has his hands full with two iYERP awards. Note:  At iYERP’s 4th Annual Environmental Stewardship Awards Event for 2013, Steed Construction was recognized for achieving Platinum Level (first time) and 2nd Place for Best Environmental Stewardship Project – Medium Size Category:  Peterson Auto […]

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28 Apr
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The Idaho Youth Education Recycling Partnership (iYERP) thanks two Boise State University Civil Engineering students from Saudi Arabia for answering our call for help to remove appliances, water heaters, gas heaters, stoves, light fixtures, etc. from two on campus houses which were demolished.

Pictured is Fahad Basalem.  The other student, not pictured, was Jawad Al Mubarak.  They joined the rest of the volunteer crew, Jerry Gibbons, Tyson Hendrickson and “Action” Jackson.  Fahad got some useful on-the job supervisory and safe work practices experience.

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28 Apr
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The John William Jackson Fund's 11th Annual Grant Awards Celebration – we did it – Halleluhah!. Thanks to everyone who supported and encouraged us on our year long journey in 2013.

Pictured (l – r):  Ben Blaine, President, “Action” Jackson, Vice President, Development and Ted Douglass. Note:  The Fund awarded $130,250 in grants.  The breakdown of the grant awards are a follows:  Academic Scholarships ($50,500); Health Education Scholarships ($34,000): Performing Arts ($28,600); Musical Instrument Purchase Program (MIPP) – ($9150) and Outdoor Sports ($8000).

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18 Apr
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Congratulations to the Idaho Youth Education Recycling Partnership's 2013 Platinum Level Award Recipients – 5 Albertsons area stores.

Accepting the award on behalf of the Albertsons Store of East Fairview is  Matt Kehoe, Grocery Manager. Note:  For 2013, five area Albertsons stores were recognized as Platinum Level iYERP Partners for their commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible metal recycling: East Fairview – Meridian , Ustick & Five Mile – Boise, Cole & Fairview […]

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18 Apr
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Congratulations to the Idaho Youth Education Recycling Partnership's 2013 Platinum Level Award Recipients – 5 Albertsons area stores.

Accepting the award on behalf of the Albertsons Store at Ustick & Five Mile is Bill Otto, Assistant Director. Note:  For 2013, five area Albertsons stores were recognized as Platinum Level iYERP Partners for their commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible metal recycling: East Fairview – Meridian , Ustick & Five Mile – Boise, Cole […]

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08 Apr
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MEDIA NEWS RELEASE

The John William Jackson Fund in the Idaho Community Foundation announces it will award a total of $130,250 at its 11th Annual Grant Awards Ceremony   Boise, Idaho – April 7, 2014 Virgi Blaine, Vice President, Community Relations, announced today the John William Jackson Fund will award 30 deserving non-profits $130,250, a $10,250 increase from […]

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07 Mar
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Concordia University School of Law's 2014 Leaders in Action Awards.

Pictured:  Carol & The Honorable Stephen S. Trott, Leader in Action Award – Law Recipient with Concordia University Law Dean Cathy Silak, Jackie Jackson, John William Jackson Fund Founder & Advisor and Norm Beckert, District Director & Counselor, Score Note:  The Honorable Stephen S. Trott is the Senior Judge, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  Carol […]

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03 Mar
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A GIFT OF LIFE WAS GIVEN BY A DEAR FRIEND OF THE JOHN WILLIAM JACKSON FUND

Pictured (l-r):  Jackie Jackson, JWJF Advisor, Kathy, Tyson and Clint Hendrickson Background:  Jackie and “Action” Jackson travelled to Seattle to visit with Tyson and his parents the day after he donated one of his kidneys to an unknown recipient.  This is something he really wanted to do.  The procedure took place at Virginia Mason Medical […]

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