Helping people experience God's love through the provision of their immediate needs in Idaho

COMMUNITY NEEDS

LOVE IN ACTION

LOVE IN ACTION

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WHO WE ARE

We are a faith-based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that helps connect people who want to give with individual needs in the community. Our mission is for people to experience God's love through the provision of their immediate needs. 

“Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.”

1 John 3:18

COMMUNITY NEEDS

Helping real people and families in their times of need.

These needs are referred from local service agencies in Bonner County and surrounding areas who are working directly with people in the community. They tell us what people are experiencing and we help find generous people to help in their time of crisis. 100% of donations go directly towards meeting needs, so donors get to know exactly what their money is being used for.

SEE CURRENT NEEDS
Community Needs
Raffle Ticket for the "Love Grows Here" Christmas Tree
Raffle Ticket for the "Love Grows Here" Christmas Tree
$5.00

As part of the annual Festival of Trees celebration, Love in Action Idaho invites you to watch love grow with this beautiful, garden-inspired tree! Filled with handmade ornaments, whimsical birdhouses, seeds, gardening supplies, and delightful goodies, this tree offers something special for everyone—from garden lovers to those who simply enjoy the beauty and joy of nature! Even more special, every raffle ticket purchased helps love grow throughout our local community by supporting emergency financial assistance for individuals and families in need, with 100% of raffle ticket proceeds going to Love in Action Idaho. Winning the “Love Grows Here” tree is more than just a chance to enjoy beautiful blooms — it’s also a way to bring hope to members of our community facing difficult times this season. Because when we give, love grows here!

This tree includes:

  • A $200 gift card to All Seasons Garden and Floral (thanks to their generous donation!)

  • Two beautiful handmade 2ftx2ft planter boxes 

  • A wine basket to sip and savor while enjoying your garden in full bloom

  • A delightful assortment of gardening tools and supplies

  • Handcrafted ornaments from Sandpoint Rustic Signs and Creations (which are displayed on the tree at Larson’s)

Merry Christmas! 

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Help a mom who was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer
$25.00

This mom with two children was just diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. She is a waitress and does housekeeping at a restaurant/hotel and receives $200.00 per month from her ex-husband for child support. She has had to travel to multiple appointments in CDA plus a biopsy and follow up resulting in many missed days of work for which she does not get paid. They are starting treatment right away, so many more missed days are coming. Right now she is behind on her utility bill which is $123.00. Any help you can give this hardworking mom is greatly appreciated.

You can donate $25 - $125 by adjusting the quantity.

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Help a dad keep his home
Help a dad keep his home
$40.00

A young, single, dedicated father who works full time in our community needs support. Several months ago, he experienced a separation from his long-term partner. Overwhelmed by grief, he lost himself for a period of time and turned to severe alcohol abuse as a coping mechanism. Admitting to addiction and confronting poor choices requires immense humility, but he has undergone a profound awakening. He has taken accountability for his mistakes and has begun the process of recovery. He has now refocused his life entirely on his children and their ongoing stability. While formal legal custody proceedings have not yet officially begun, his reality is clear: maintaining continuous, safe housing is an absolute prerequisite to preserving his parental rights and ensuring his kids have a stable home. During that dark period, he failed to meet his financial obligations entirely, leaving him with an accumulated rent arrearage of $3,760.00, and placing him on the brink of eviction. Although he works full time, due to taxes and child support garnishment, his take-home pay is significantly lower than necessary to meet three months worth of past due rent, including late fees. His landlord has given him until the end of the month to demonstrate that he is going to pay off his debts, before a formal eviction is initiated. Recognizing this reality, he is reaching out for the first time. He was able to get $3,000 from SSVF and just needs a little bit of extra support to pay off the full amount and prevent eviction. Any financial assistance will serve as a one-time bridge toward self-sustainability for he and his family.

You can donate $40 - $760 by adjusting the quantity.

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MAKE A
DONATION

Thank you so much for your interest in giving to Love in Action Idaho.

Your generosity is appreciated more than you know. Your donation will be directed to the most immediate needs. We do not use donations for administrative costs, so 100% of your donation goes directly towards helping people in need. 

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Love in Action Idaho is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps connect people who want to give with specific needs in the community through our community giving registry. Just like someone might go to a wedding registry or baby registry to purchase a specific gift, people can go to our website to meet a specific need.

  • We only post needs that are sent to us by a case manager or advocate from an approved service agency, such as a domestic violence shelter, victim service organization, or local police department.  We do not allow individuals to request items or services directly.

  • We purchase the item and send it to the client or we work with the company who is providing the service to pay them directly. We do not provide cash to clients.

  • I used to work as a case manager for a victim service agency and I noticed certain gaps in the resources available to clients. For example, a client needed their car repaired to get to work but couldn’t afford it. It was difficult because I wasn’t aware of any resources available to meet those specific and unique needs. I also have been in the situation of wanting to help, but not knowing what people need. So, after years of being prompted by God to move forward with this idea, I eventually started Love in Action Idaho to help create a resource to meet those needs and provide a tool for people who want to help but don’t know where to start.

  • As a faith-based organization, spreading the love of God is the purpose of our work. We believe that love is the foundation of God’s will and we hope that people will feel that love through our work.

  • We don’t use donations for administrative costs, so 100% of your donation will go towards meeting needs.

    • Meet a need from our registry (you can also sign up on our home page to be notified when new needs are posted)

    • Donate to our general fund to help us meet needs quickly

    • Organize a fundraiser to support our mission

    • Help us spread the word by telling your friends and family or following us on Facebook.

"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."

Vincent van Gogh