Idaho Community

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FIRE Up (Field Inquiry Research Experience)

FIRE Up is a three-week summer course for high school students designed to help them learn about wildfire behavior, its effect on ecosystems, and minimizing rural communities’ susceptibility to fire. To prepare for field research, students are taught how to gather quality data and master the use of tools and techniques. Instruction is provided in plant identification, the use of technology such as Global Positioning Systems, and various software for recording data. Then, students travel to designated field locations where they conduct hands-on research and data collection to create a comprehensive report, which is then used by public land agencies in land management practices. Students can earn college credits for this course. State Farm has been a sponsor since 2009.

Idaho Humanities Council

The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) is a non-profit organization serving as the state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The IHC is dedicated to serving Idaho citizens by promoting greater public awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the humanities. Teacher education is a priority of the IHC, and over the years, the Council has earned an excellent reputation among teachers and scholars for its outstanding summer institutes exploring history, government, literature, and other humanities disciplines.

Smart Women, Smart Money

“Smart Women, Smart Money” financial conferences and workshops offer Idaho women of diverse ages and circumstances an opportunity to learn the necessary information to take control of their financial lives. The range of backgrounds includes everything from young teen mothers to women who are well into retirement. The message of the conference is that it is never too late, or too early, to learn about finances. State Farm has been a supporter since 2009.

Boise State College – College Assistance Migrant Program

The College Assistance Migrant Program helps migrant or seasonal farm workers and their children go to college. Serving over 1,000 students since 1984, Boise State’s CAMP is one of the most established in the nation. Financial support as well as counseling, tutoring, and mentoring helps first year students succeed. After the first year, CAMP continues offering academic and personal support throughout college. The program helps participants secure jobs/internships, grants, scholarships to finance the balance of college. State Farm has been a supporter since 2010.

Brush-Up Nampa

Brush-Up Nampa, an annual community service event that matches eligible senior and/or disabled homeowners meeting specific criteria, together with volunteer groups to have their homes painted. Volunteer teams of 8-20 people are assigned to a property and are given the supplies to get the job done. People genuinely want to help in their communities and Brush-Up Nampa provides an opportunity to do so. This is one of the largest volunteer opportunities Nampa offers and we strive to keep it a growing, positive experience for both homeowners and volunteers.