BOISE, Idaho — It was a big night for several Treasure Valley nonprofits.
More than $24,000 was raised to help the charities in their ongoing missions, thanks to a group of local community-minded professionals called 100ADA.
The group is giving circle that raises money throughout the year to give to smaller nonprofits in Ada County. And on Wednesday night, the group handed out checks worth thousands of dollars.
This year, Canine Companions for Independence was the big winner, with a donation of over more than $17,000.
Judee Slack says the money will be used to provide training to a dog that will one day become a service companion for someone with a disability in Ada County.
"In order to provide these service dogs to people with disabilities, generally the cost of them is about $50,000 and the only way that's made possible is through the generous donations of individuals and other organizations," Slack said.
Other groups that received donations on Wednesday include Giraffe Laugh, Idaho Botanical Garden, Camp Lolo, and Girls on the Run.