Community Groups

North Idaho Bikeways is a non-profit corporation founded in 1995 to establish a network of bike and pedestrian trails connecting Sandpoint, Idaho with its neighboring communities.

Extension of University. 4H is through the office.

AHWF is working towards the preservation of all local wildlife through rehabilitation of the injured and orphaned and Community Education.

Angels Over Sandpoint is a grassroots organization whose mission is to contribute to our community by helping residents of Bonner County in need. Our programs are varied and include yearly scholarship assistance to students in recognition of their talents in the arts and community service. We also provide backpacks, school supplies and shoes for hundreds of Bonner County children each September. We support a well-stocked toy chest for children undergoing treatment at Bonner General Hospital to make their experience less frightening. And we help local families with assistance for rental deposits, car repair, medical costs and special equipment, food and formula; in short, whatever might be essential at a difficult time in their lives.

Our mission is to work in partnership with older adults, families, and the community to secure information and services that maximize independence and quality of life. We value supports that help people stay in their home, caregivers who make the difference, volunteers who give so our community can be a better place to live, safety and autonomy, and partners who help us make it all work. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Bonner Business Center, Sandpoint's Business Incubator, provides space and counseling to start-up and emerging businesses. Our Commercial Kitchen is available for rent by the hour.

Bonner Community Housing Agency supports and develops affordable housing as a foundation upon which individuals, families and neighborhoods can build vital communities in Bonner County through educating, partnering, funding and creating land trusts.

Myrtle Burnett: 208-263-3785 Virginia Wood: 208-263-3466

Caribou Mountain Lodge is Idaho's premier backcountry recreational rental lodge. With easy and affordable access to outstanding backcountry ski powder in the winter and scenic hiking, mountain biking and relaxation in the summer.

Home of "Heather's House", we are here to help with education, information and direct support services to cancer patients and their families. Services include gas vouchers, financial assistance, grief counseling, wigs, hats, post-mastectomy products, lending library, transportation and more.

The heart of Sandoint's present, past, and future merge to bring you an eclectic blend of businesses from dining experiences, lodging, services, professional choices and unique shopping. Sand Dollare are available for that perfect Sandpoint Gift Certificate!

Non Profit Community Organization that volunteers it's time to raise money and assist and promote the East Bonner County Library

Jeannie Billmore: 208-265-5732 Sharon DeMent: 208-263-1154

Kathleen Cricket Windsong Meetings 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm We will be meeting upsairs at the Cedar St. Marketplace.

Dorothy Kruger: 208-265-5587 Bonnie Spalding: 208-265-0509 Mary Buchanan: 208-265-9461

Eileen Atkisson-president: 208-263-3835 Sylvia Chatburn-Arboretum Chair: 208-263-2175 Mary Jo Haag-membership: 208-255-4413

Loopah The future of fundraising. Loopah enables organizations to fundraise more efficiently by providing free, personalized websites and multiple online platforms to raise money safely and successfully.

Located in beautiful Hope, Idaho with beautiful views of Lake Pend Oreille. A non-profit community center that includes a low-cost, certified preschool. We provide an Annual Christmas Giving program, Free Idaho Humanities Events, and other special events thoroughout the year. We also have groups that meet weekly and monthly at the center; such as: AA, CFVQ, Yoga, Hope Health Fitness. Also available for private rentals!

Janet Davidson: 208-263-6552 Joyce Robinson: 208-265-5478

Fonda Sarff: 208-263-4360 Renee Arnett: 208-265-2535

Shriners International is a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, truth and relief.

Throughout history both the Freemasons and Shriners have had a reputation for secrecy, but our mission is straightforward.

Shriners are committed to: Being the premier fraternal organization for men of good character.

Providing attractive, quality programs and services for its members, their families and their friends in a spirit of fun, fellowship and social camaraderie.

Fostering self-improvement through leadership, education, the perpetuation of moral values and community involvement.

Serving mankind through the resources of its philanthropy, Shriners Hospitals for Children®.

Panhandle Special Needs is dedicated to providing quality employment and social skills training to maximize the economic and social integration of people with disabilities. 8AM to 4 PM Mon - Fri.

For more than 30 years, the Pend Oreille Arts Council has embraced art and the artists in our local communities, as well as those who come to visit this beautiful corner of the world.

Vicky Tenny: 208-448-2414 Mikki Clark: 208-263-5309

Dawn Billman: 208-263-1147 Katie Stuart: 208-683-9204 Holly Young: 208-263-3124

Crista Bushell: 208-265-5228

Local (non-profit), community-supported, grassroots conservation and public watchdog group that focuses its efforts on protecting and preserving the South Selkirk Mountain Ecosystem--the only inland temperate rain forest in the entire United States.

George Davidson-Secretary of Treasury: 208-265-4086 Tim Boden: 208-596-5072 Tom Fortune: 208-661-0767 Spencer Newton: 208-265-4741

Contact: Lisa Paull-Alzheimer's Association, Senior Companion Coordinator: 208-263-5992; or Don Car- Bonner County Veterans and Assistance Office, Senior Companion Coordinator: 208-263-1435.

Bob Dunnagen: 208-263-4433

Howard Wagner: 208-263-5199