Get Involved: Help Us Build a Place to Belong
Big Dreams Begin with People Who Believe.
More Than Ice. A Place to Belong.
Every meaningful change begins with a vision. But bringing that vision to life takes people who believe in what is possible.
At Beyond the Boards Foundation, we're working toward creating something extraordinary for North Idaho: a welcoming, year-round ice sports and community complex where individuals and families of all ages, abilities, and financial circumstances can discover opportunities, build connections, and find a place to belong.
We know this dream is bigger than any one person or family.
It will take volunteers, community partners, businesses, organizations, and everyday people who believe that everyone deserves an opportunity.
And that's where you come in.
You don't have to play hockey. You don't have to know how to skate. And you certainly don't have to have all the answers.
You just need a heart for helping others and a willingness to be part of something meaningful.
Volunteer: Your Time and Talents Matter
Some of the greatest gifts we can offer are our time, talents, and willingness to serve.
As Beyond the Boards Foundation grows, we hope to build a team of volunteers who share our commitment to community, opportunity, and belonging.
Whether you have professional experience, organizational skills, creative talents, or simply a desire to help, there may be ways for you to contribute.
Areas where we hope to welcome volunteer support include:
Administrative and Organizational Support: Helping with communications, records, planning, and organizational tasks.
Fundraising and Event Planning: Assisting with future community events, fundraising initiatives, and outreach activities.
Marketing and Communications: Sharing our story through social media, photography, writing, graphic design, and community engagement.
Professional Expertise: Offering knowledge in areas such as construction, architecture, engineering, finance, nonprofit operations, grant writing, and legal services.
Community Outreach: Helping us connect with families, businesses, organizations, and potential partners.
Program Development: Sharing experience in ice sports, adaptive recreation, education, youth development, and community programming.
You don't need to make a large commitment to make a meaningful difference.
Sometimes a few hours, a helpful introduction, or one shared idea can open the door to something wonderful.
Every helping hand matters.
Community Partnerships: Stronger Together
We believe the most meaningful and lasting impact happens when people and organizations work together.
Beyond the Boards Foundation hopes to develop partnerships with businesses, community organizations, schools, ice sports groups, disability advocates, veterans' organizations, and others who share our commitment to creating opportunities.
Partnerships may eventually include:
Collaborative programs and community initiatives
Professional services and expertise
Equipment and resource assistance
Educational and mentorship opportunities
Volunteer engagement
Community events and outreach
Future sponsorship and fundraising opportunities
We don't want to duplicate the good work already happening throughout North Idaho.
We want to build relationships, support existing efforts, and explore how we can accomplish more together.
Because a stronger community is built through cooperation, compassion, and shared purpose.
Businesses & Future Sponsors: Invest in Possibility
Local businesses are an important part of what makes North Idaho special.
They create opportunities, support families, contribute to community programs, and help strengthen the places we call home.
As Beyond the Boards Foundation develops, we hope to connect with businesses interested in supporting our mission through partnerships, professional expertise, donated resources, and future sponsorship opportunities.
We envision a time when local businesses can help make scholarships, adaptive programs, educational opportunities, and community events possible.
Whether you're a small family-owned business or a larger organization, we'd love to begin a conversation about how your interests and expertise might align with our vision.
Supporting opportunity today can help shape a stronger community tomorrow.
Share Our Story: Help Spread the Word
One of the easiest ways to support Beyond the Boards Foundation costs absolutely nothing.
Help us share our story!
Every time someone learns about our mission, another connection becomes possible.
You can help by:
Sharing our website with friends, family, and community members.
Following and sharing our social media updates.
Telling local businesses and organizations about our vision.
Introducing us to people who may have helpful experience or connections.
Encouraging conversations about accessibility, affordability, and opportunities in ice sports.
Keeping our foundation and its future in your thoughts and prayers.
You never know which conversation might lead to a new volunteer, a meaningful partnership, or an opportunity we hadn't imagined.
Sometimes the smallest actions create the biggest ripples.
Share Your Ideas: Your Voice Matters
We believe that a community-centered facility should be shaped by the people it hopes to serve.
That's why we welcome ideas, questions, experiences, and suggestions from individuals and families throughout North Idaho.
Maybe you've experienced barriers to participating in sports.
Maybe you have a child who would benefit from additional opportunities.
Maybe you're passionate about adaptive recreation, education, mentoring young people, or supporting military families.
Or maybe you simply have an idea that could make our community stronger.
We want to hear from you.
Your perspective could help shape future programs, partnerships, and priorities as our foundation develops.
Future Giving & Fundraising Opportunities
Beyond the Boards Foundation is currently laying the organizational groundwork for future fundraising and community support.
As our plans develop and our federal tax-exempt status is determined, we intend to share more information about opportunities to support the foundation financially.
Our long-term goals include developing funding sources for facility planning, scholarships, adaptive programs, equipment assistance, and other community-centered initiatives.
We are committed to approaching this work with integrity, transparency, and responsible stewardship.
For now, one of the most meaningful ways to help is to connect with us, share our mission, and explore opportunities to volunteer or collaborate.
Every lasting foundation begins with people willing to believe in the possibilities.
Where We Are in Our Journey
Beyond the Boards Foundation is an established Idaho nonprofit corporation in the early stages of organizational development.
We are working toward federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt recognition while developing our vision, strengthening our organizational structure, and building relationships throughout North Idaho.
Our proposed facility and future programs are still in the planning stages, and their development will depend on funding, feasibility, partnerships, and community support.
We know this journey will take time.
But we're committed to taking thoughtful steps forward, guided by faith, compassion, integrity, and a desire to serve.
And we would be honored to have you walk alongside us.
Ready to Be Part of the Journey?
Whether you'd like to volunteer, explore a partnership, share an idea, or simply learn more, we'd love to connect with you.
You don't have to wait until the facility is built to make a difference.
You can be part of the beginning.
Visit our Contact Us page and tell us how you'd like to get involved.
Together, we can help create opportunities, strengthen families, and build a place where everyone belongs.
With gratitude,
Kim & Shamus Mease
Founders, Beyond the Boards Foundation, Inc.
Rooted in Faith. United by Community. Building a Place to Belong.
More Than Ice. A Place to Belong.
