The ALS Pumpkin Glow is lighting up Shindig Farms on October 17th , a community fundraiser where every decorated pumpkin helps support the Garcia family and raise awareness for ALS. Hosted in partnership with The Good Network, this event turns creativity into compassion, proving that even a single light can make a powerful difference.

Justin Garcia, a husband, father, and former Idaho Horsemen football player, is now facing his toughest opponent yet—ALS. His story is one of resilience, love, and community, reminding us that while ALS may take away physical strength, it cannot take away hope.

“She changed the way we see the world” Read how a never-before-seen mutation delayed diagnosis, denied coverage, and left a family buried in grief and medical debt.

Meridian’s Potato Days Festival is back this September with food, music, and plenty of Idaho spirit—but this year, the stakes are even higher. One lucky festivalgoer will drive away in a 2025 Ford F-150 STX 4WD SuperCrew, with every entry helping ensure Idaho kids get the chance to play.

Tonight, August 23, 6–9 PM at The Creative Space in Garden City. Bring your family, bring your heart, and help keep the light shining for children and parents who need it most.

Kylee Wiscombe, founder and president of Gr8ter, turned her own journey with mental health into a movement of hope and connection for others. Through her leadership, Gr8ter continues to remind communities that recovery is possible and no one has to walk the path alone.

A West Ada poster came down, a community stood up, and now the “Everyone Is Welcome Here” sign hangs in a Boise classroom. From chalk walks and Capitol rallies to Brigade Screen Print cranking out thousands of shirts, this is how Idaho showed welcome, while hearing out differing views.

Nominate a local nonprofit to be featured in our Good Network Spotlight! Share their official mission, tell us in your own words why they matter, and help us highlight the incredible work they’re doing in our community.