Author: Lakeside Cares

This season, Lakeside Companies’ entities are joining together to support local families and neighbors in meaningful ways. Here’s what’s happening across our holiday initiatives. 

Architerra Homes: Supporting Families in Idaho & Washington 

Architerra Homes is partnering with Safe Passage, a community organization that has supported survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, stalking, and human trafficking for nearly 50 years. Their work includes emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and long-term support for families rebuilding their lives. 

Community members can take part through the Idaho Giving Tree, available at our Foxtail and The Trails model homes. Simply pick up a Giving Tree tag, purchase the item listed, and return the gift to the same location. Each contribution helps bring comfort and stability to families facing crisis during the holidays. 

Our Washington team is also embracing the spirit of giving through two local initiatives: 

Safe Passage Giving Tree: Offering essential care and holiday support to survivors and families in crisis. 

Deer Park School District Giving Tree: Providing gifts and much-needed items to students and families identified through the district. 

Participants can pick up a Giving Tree tag and return gifts at the Marshall Meadows model home in Deer Park, helping ensure no child or family goes without support this season. 

Echelon Village: Food Drive & Family Adoptions

Echelon Village residents showed tremendous generosity through a community-wide food drive benefiting 3rd Ave Marketplace in Post Falls. Together, the community filled two Costco-sized shopping carts with donated items. Each resident who contributed received a raffle ticket, with three lucky winners taking home prizes.

In December, Echelon Village is continuing its partnership with Safe Passage by adopting two local families, each including a mother and two children ranging from 6 months to 14 years old. Every family member will receive at least $150 in gifts, covering both needs and wants to help make their holiday brighter.

Residents who return gifts receive another raffle ticket, adding some holiday fun to the season of giving.

The community also is putting on a festive photos with Santa event, celebrating the joy of the season while supporting meaningful local causes.

Lakeside Companies: Tom’s Turkey Drive

Lakeside Companies contributed to Tom’s Turkey Drive, an annual event that partners with local organizations and donors to provide Thanksgiving meal kits for area households. The drive has become a dependable resource for community members during the holiday season. 

ATC: Holiday Food Drive

ATC recently wrapped up a successful holiday food drive, collecting 400 pounds of food and $1,000 in cash donations, all of which were delivered to the Post Falls Food Bank. Their contributions help the food bank meet increased seasonal demand and provide nutritious meals to families who need extra support this winter. 

Continuing a Tradition of Community Care 

We’re proud of the teamwork and generosity shown by all our Lakeside Companies entities. Each project reflects our shared commitment to strengthening the communities we call home, especially during the holiday season. 

Thank you to every resident, employee, and partner who contributed. Your kindness makes a lasting impact.