Four eastern Idahoans named into Idaho’s Philanthropy Hall of Fame
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IDAHO FALLS — The Philanthropy Hall of Fame has named two eastern Idaho couples in recognition of their charitable leadership and community impact.
According to a news release from The Idaho Community Foundation, Steve and Cindy Carr of Idaho Falls and Park and Sharon Price of Pocatello and Idaho Falls have received one of Idaho’s highest honors.
“The couples were selected for decades of leadership, volunteerism, and philanthropy that have strengthened communities across East Idaho and the state,” says the release. “The Idaho Philanthropy Hall of Fame recognizes individuals and families whose lifetime contributions have helped shape Idaho communities through generosity, volunteer service, civic leadership, and philanthropy.”
The couples will be honored at the Gem Ball on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at JUMP in downtown Boise. Tickets are available at IdahoCF.org.
Steve and Cindy Carr
According to the release, as a young attorney building a career and raising a family, Steve was asked to attend a local American Red Cross board meeting.
He almost declined, but decided to say yes.
“That decision launched decades of service that took Steve from Idaho Falls to the international stage. He became the only American elected to the Standing Commission of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, its highest governing body,” says the release. “Closer to home, he helped strengthen the Museum of Idaho, Idaho Falls Arts Council, downtown revitalization efforts, and numerous nonprofit organizations.”
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Cindy has accomplished more than a decade of volunteer work at the Museum of Idaho, as well as serving schools, arts organizations, museums, churches, and other community causes.
“At the end of the day, we’re the big winners,” says Steve in the release. “It’s all about saying yes.”
Park and Sharon Price
For the Prices, community involvement has always been rooted in a simple belief.
“If you’re fortunate enough to live somewhere, you should help make it better,” says the release.
Park, a founding Idaho Community Foundation board member, has worked to advance educational opportunities through Idaho Business for Education and the College of Eastern Idaho.
Sharon has devoted decades of volunteer leadership to arts and cultural organizations, strengthening communities through music, collaboration, and civic engagement.
One piece of advice from Parks’ father helped shape the course of their lives.
“If you come back to Idaho, you can make a difference.”
“Too often philanthropy is connected directly to money,” says Park in the release. “In fact, many nonprofits need time and talent.”
Other Idahoans named into the Hall of Fame
The Idaho Community Foundation will also induct A.J. and Susie Balukoff and the Oppenheimer Family of Boise into the Idaho Philanthropy Hall of Fame.
“These honorees represent the very best of Idaho,” says Steve Burns, President and CEO of the Idaho Community Foundation, in the release. “By sharing their time, talent, treasure, and leadership, they have created opportunities, solved problems, built connections, and helped neighbors thrive.”