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RTÉ News
3 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Preview: Irish promotion hopes on the line in Istanbul
Istanbul. A vast city shaped by the influences of former empires; decorated with Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman architecture, its skyline punctured by modern high-rise tower blocks. The old and the new. The Republic of Ireland have arrived into this cultural melting pot with tectonic plates shifting beneath the squad's foundations. Niamh Fahey, Diane Caldwell and Julie-Ann Russell are all gone; soon Louise Quinn will follow them, the defender set to officially retire after the two friendlies against the USA at the end of June. These great servants have left an indelible mark on the women's game, but the void they leave behind must be filled. It's an opportunity for the new figures to rise. Erin Healy is the most recent addition to the setup and her call-up is interesting. The San Diego-born attacker played college football with Gonzaga University in Washington but had no pressing ambition to pursue a professional career, lining up a job in accounting. A successful stint in Portugal with Club de Albergaria changed her perspective. Healy moved to Adelaide in September 2024 - the same month she received her Irish citizenship - and the rest is history. Boss Carla Ward had suggested the 24-year-old A-League star was closing in on a move to Europe, potentially the WSL, so it was a surprise to see Adelaide announce earlier this week that Healy is staying Down Under for the 2025/26 campaign. That's going to be one hell of a commute. First, she must make a good enough impression to ensure Ward wants her back. Charlton's Melisa Filis was called up in Ward's first camp, didn't play a minute, and hasn't been seen since. In February 2023, Vera Pauw gave Australia-born Deborah-Anne De La Harpe her shot in a friendly against China in Spain. De La Harpe was taken off at half-time. She also hasn't been seen since. These are the type of call-ups that Ward really needs to get right. Guided by the FAI's Head of Talent ID and Recruitment Aidan Price, Ireland are scouring the globe for eligible talents, with many players actively reaching out to the association to let them know they are willing and able to represent the Girls in Green. That's no bad thing, but Ward is simultaneously trying to nurture the young talent playing in the League of Ireland. She's been very positive about the league's quality, while acknowledging that the step up to international football is steep. Ruesha Littlejohn (Shamrock Rovers) and Aoibheann Clancy (Shelbourne) are the only to home-based players in the current squad. If Healy doesn't cut the mustard, there'll be understandable groans of frustration within the league that she's been given this chance while others are overlooked. Still, it makes sense to draft in someone of her age and profile. Of the 24 players in the panel, only six are under 25: Tyler Toland (23), Abbie Larkin (20), Healy (24), Jessie Stapleton (20), Emily Murphy (22) and Aoibheann Clancy (21). Omitting the soon-to-be-retired Quinn, 12 of the 23 will be aged 30 or over by the time the World Cup qualifiers begin next spring. Ward is trying to build for the future while getting results along the way. It's a tricky task. But Ireland could do with unearthing more good footballers in the 22 to 28 age bracket to strengthen their chances of making it to Brazil in 2027 and the 2029 Euros. For the moment, the focus is on getting back to League A of the Nations League, which would boost Ireland's seeding for World Cup qualification. The Group 2 winners go straight up, second place sends you into a two-legged promotion/relegation play-off against one of the League A third-placed teams. Truth be told, two more competitive games in the autumn would be no harm as the team wades through a period of transition. They'll be braced for a physical battle this evening against a decent Turkish outfit. Necla Gungor Kiragasi set her players up in a 4-4-2 block in Dublin instructing the likes of Ebru Topcu and Busem Seker to bite into tackles on a bad pitch. They duly obliged. Ireland laboured to a 1-0 victory but the visitors very nearly pinched a point at the death when Arzu Karabulut spurned a great opportunity. In their four Nations League games to date the Turks have conceded five goals - three of them coming in a 3-0 away loss to Slovenia, who really do look like a coming team. They're a tough nut to crack, so Ireland will need guile and patience here. Leanne Kiernan (quad) and Heather Payne (Achilles) are both out so Abbie Larkin could get a run from the start. Healy, the newbie, might feature off the bench at some point. She's impressed Ward and her staff in training this week, and is a bit of a wild card if the visitors are struggling to break Turkey down. Captain Katie McCabe trained yesterday having linked up with the squad on Wednesday. The Dubliner is coming back down to earth after helping Arsenal to a magnificent Champions League final win against Barcelona. Ward has said she's raring to go but McCabe has been managing a calf niggle for a while now and might be held in reserve; especially with the Slovenia game at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in mind. Kyra Carusa will lead the line having missed the 2-1 defeat of Greece due to a quad injury, while Megan Connolly is also back in the frame after missing that March window. As for Louise Quinn? Don't be surprised to see her make a cameo up top if Ireland need a goal. Ward has said she won't be afraid to use Campbell's big throws and Quinn's aerial prowess if she needs to. A big winner would be another sweet moment in what's been a superb Ireland career. Prediction: Turkey 0-1 Republic of Ireland REPUBLIC OF IRELAND SQUAD Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Unattached), Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton Athletic) Defenders: Jessie Stapleton (West Ham United), Aoife Mannion (Manchester United), Anna Patten (Aston Villa), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion), Louise Quinn (Unattached), Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City), Megan Campbell (Unattached), Katie McCabe (Arsenal) Midfielders: Denise O'Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Ruesha Littlejohn (Shamrock Rovers), Megan Connolly (Lazio), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Marissa Sheva (Sunderland), Aoibheann Clancy (Shelbourne)
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Gonzaga University and U.S. Bank Expand Partnership With a New Debit Card Design
SPOKANE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gonzaga University supporters can now show their school pride with the new U.S. Bank Visa® Debit Card with the Gonzaga University design from U.S. Bank. The card was launched on May 11, 2025, and features College Hall, the campus' oldest building. Opened in 2006, the U.S. Bank branch and ATM is located inside Gonzaga's John J. Hemmingson Center at 702 E Desmet Ave. Generously supporting the Gonzaga community, U.S. Bank provides $75,000 each year to Gonzaga's general scholarship fund. 'We're proud of our longstanding partnership with U.S. Bank, which has made a meaningful impact on Gonzaga students for two decades,' said Kara Hertz, assistant vice president of alumni and external relations. 'The new debit card design featuring our iconic College Hall is a great way for our community to show their Zag pride while supporting future scholarships.' 'We are very excited to expand the bank's connection with Gonzaga University and provide students, faculty, staff and supporters the opportunity to showcase their school spirit,' said Brian Young, U.S. Bank district manager for Eastern Washington. 'It's important for U.S. Bank to continue offering our knowledge, services and tools to the GU community. Featuring College Hall, a storied representation of higher education in Spokane, this debit card design signifies our commitment to the GU family.' Gonzaga students were included in the debit card design process by voting on their favorite among three card designs. Each student who voted received a $5 Starbucks gift card for their participation. More than 800 students cast a vote, ultimately leading to the winning design of the close-up view of College Hall and the St. Ignatius of Loyola Statue. This is the first U.S. Bank debit card design with Gonzaga University. The U.S. Bank Debit Card with the Gonzaga University design is the tenth school featured in the program, which started in 2020. So far, more than 100,000 customers have chosen to show their school pride right on their debit card. The new cards can be ordered through by using the award-winning U.S. Bank Mobile App, or when visiting a local branch. From industry-leading video banking options to friendly, reliable in-person service, U.S. Bank is building the bank of the future by combining digital technology with a human presence. About U.S. Bancorp U.S. Bancorp, with approximately 70,000 employees and $676 billion in assets as of March 31, 2025, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association. Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company serves millions of customers locally, nationally and globally through a diversified mix of businesses including consumer banking, business banking, commercial banking, institutional banking, payments and wealth management. U.S. Bancorp has been recognized for its approach to digital innovation, community partnerships and customer service, including being named one of the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies and one of Fortune's most admired superregional banks. Learn more at Deposit products are offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC. The U.S. Bank Visa® Debit Card is issued by U.S. Bank National Association, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. About Gonzaga University Gonzaga University, established in Spokane, Wash. in 1887, is a nationally ranked liberal arts institution that educates students for lives of leadership and service for the common good. In keeping with its Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic heritage and identity, Gonzaga models and expects excellence in academic and professional pursuits and intentionally develops the whole person – intellectually, spiritually, culturally, physically and emotionally. Gonzaga offers 16 undergraduate degrees through 53 majors, 68 minors and 73 concentrations; 23 master's programs; and five doctorate degrees, through the College of Arts and Sciences and six schools: School of Business Administration, School of Education, School of Engineering and Applied Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Leadership Studies, and School of Law.
The 42
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
'She only wants to play for Ireland': The new US-born recruit tipped for a WSL move
AT GONZAGA UNIVERSITY in Washington, the women's football coach was always asking US-born players if they had another nationality. If so, he encouraged them to get their citizenship so they had the opportunity to play for the relative country. Erin Healy wasn't sure how the process worked. Her grandfather grew up in Monaghan before moving Stateside, but was uncertain if she would qualify. Her mother is an Irish citizen and in time, she learned she could be too. Around the time she graduated from Gonzaga University in 2023, she started the process. Healy got her citizenship last September, and eight months later, has received her first call-up to the Ireland team. *** After college, Healy was at a crossroads in her football journey. She was in two minds about playing professionally: she could give it a chance, go and see a bit of the world, and play for a year or two max. Or she could continue to find her way in the corporate sphere, with an accounting job lined up after completing an internship. Perhaps hesitantly, she decided to give football one more go. The San Diego native had carved out a respectable college football career. She came to Gonzaga after scoring 20 goals and providing eight assists for her high school, Academy of Our Lady Peace, as they won the 2018 Southern California State Championships. While her Washington side didn't lift major silverware, Healy was named on various All-League teams, hitting the five-to-eight goal mark per season as a lively attacker. But her love for football began to fade. Advertisement As Healy weighed up her future, a Portuguese top-flight side, Club de Albergaria, reached out. Moving to Europe always interested her, and she went for the life experience, above all else. But there, she rediscovered her love for the game. She lived with five internationals and the club vice president's 90-year-old grandmother in traditional Portuguese surroundings, and she embraced the lifestyle. In all, she scored eight goals in 24 games, but this chapter was about much more than football. Everything kick-started in Australia. She signed for Adelaide United last September, with the A-League club hailing her 'versatility, composure on the ball, and strength in one-v-one battles' as she signed the dotted line. Healy was instrumental for an Adelaide side that finished third in the regular season and reached the play-off semi-finals. While her return of eight goals and two assists in 22 games isn't eye-watering, she was often deployed deeper in midfield. A new recruit in camp 🇮🇪 See you soon, Erin Healy 🤩 — Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) May 20, 2025 Notably, she was named in the PFA A-League Women's Team of the Season, and as she collected Adelaide's prestigious Dianne Alagich Medal, manager Adrian Stenta said: 'Erin's been outstanding for us this year, not just in terms of her stats, but in the way she's approached every single session and match. Her ability to drive the team forward, her physicality, and her creativity in tight areas — it's made her such a valuable player. Even when returning from injury late in the year, she made a huge difference. 'She's got a great mindset, she's a team-first player, and her influence both on and off the pitch has been immense.' *** The 42 first flagged Healy in March after she shared her ambition to play for Ireland. 'I just got my citizenship back in September, and I started thinking how it would be really cool to get an opportunity to play for their national team,' she told The A-League website. 'So I've been talking with my agent and seeing if that's a realistic goal, and using this season to help me get on their radar. That's kind of my goal for the next couple of months: to get that opportunity to go play for Ireland and see where it can lead me. I'm super excited I have the citizenship, and it's even a possibility.' In a separate interview with 7News Adelaide, she said: 'I've never been to Ireland, so hopefully I can go soon. I would be so grateful. 'It would be super cool to play for them, representing them and my grandfather, that would be awesome. I've heard Ireland has a great fanbase, and I don't know if I have played before that many fans.' Yesterday, Healy was named in Carla Ward's squad for the Nations League finale against Türkiye and Slovenia. Viewed as a 'natural replacement' for the injured Leanne Kiernan, Ward said Healy had been tracked 'for some time' by the FAI as she unveiled the new recruit. The news, shared over the phone, was 'a nice surprise' for Healy, who she is tipping for a WSL move this summer, with interest also attracted from the NWSL and across Europe. 'She is an exciting young player,' Ward said of the 24-year-old. 'She's pacy, she can play off both sides, she can play down the middle. She's tenacious, front-footed, can score goals and link the play. You can see from the goals she scores, she is a natural-born finisher. You can see why she has attracted conversations from big clubs, she just gives us something different.' Related Reads 'Let's hope she comes in with a nice medal': Katie McCabe gunning for Champions League glory 'Exciting' Adelaide United attacker Erin Healy earns first Ireland international call-up Ward speaking at her press conference. Ryan Byrne / INPHO Ryan Byrne / INPHO / INPHO As with every dual-eligible player, there may be suspicion in some quarters around her commitment. With interest flagged on this side of the world, some might view this as a shop window move, but Ward dismisses those concerns and stresses Healy's allegiance. 'Just so you are aware, her Irish passport was long before me (arriving). She made herself available under previous managers. 'She has been contacting (the FAI) long before I was here, she's been banging on the door, she wants to play for only one country. I have spoken to Emma [Hayes, USA manager] about her, and she only wants to play for Ireland. 'When I told her this morning on the phone, she was close to tears.' Vera Pauw and Eileen Gleeson sought out dual players through their tenures, with Kyra Carusa, Anna Patten, Aoife Mannion and Caitlin Hayes among the success stories. Others haven't reappeared after their maiden call-up. Healy could indeed make her debut against Türkiye or Slovenia, with Carusa, Amber Barrett and Saoirse Noonan named as her direct competition. 'You have four very different forwards and two very different games, so you could see them all featuring at some point,' said Ward. It's a story worth keeping an eye on over the coming weeks and months.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump administration cancels $20M climate change grant awarded to Gonzaga, Spokane last year
May 16—Spokane's most vulnerable residents will no longer have assistance in preparing for the devastating effects of climate change, if the Trump administration follows through on its intent to rescind nearly $20 million in federal funding. Citing a change in "administration priorities," the Environmental Protection Agency notified Gonzaga University on May 2 of the impending cancellation of a $19.9 million grant devoted to climate resiliency in Spokane's disadvantaged, low-income communities, according to a joint news release from the city of Spokane and the private Jesuit school decrying the move. The Gonzaga Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment was awarded the Community Change Grant last July as one of 21 climate change-related projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. It was the university's single largest grant award in Gonzaga's nearly 140-year history, and school and city officials say it would have contributed greatly to the region's adjustment to the ongoing climate crisis. Hundreds of low-income homes were to be retrofitted with heat pumps and high-quality air filtration systems, five community centers and libraries were going to be bolstered to serve as extreme weather shelters, and several prospective workers were to be trained for jobs in clean energy — all as a result of the funding. "It always feels hyperbolic to say people's lives are at stake," said institute director Brian G. Henning. "But it's literally true right now." Fearing significant consequences to Spokane residents if the EPA follows through, leaders for the city and Gonzaga University are now calling on the agency to change course. They argue the Trump administration's move lacks legal standing and jeopardizes the public health and safety of the region. "We are concerned not only about the process by which this decision was made, but even more so about its very real consequences for the people we serve," Gonzaga President Thayne McCulloh said in a statement. "Our mission is to educate and serve. This grant enables our community to learn how to deal with dangerous climate conditions and help the thousands of community members who lack the ability to protect themselves from the extreme heat and wildfire smoke that is all too common in the Inland Northwest today." The plea from the private-public coalition includes a call for federal legislators "to intervene for their constituents by urging immediate reinstatement of the grant," in addition to stressing its importance and requesting a formal explanation on the legal grounds of the decision — a request Congressman Michael Baumgartner indicated he would not be considering. "I've not been briefed on the project and don't know much about it, but with $36 trillion in federal debt and a federal 20% budget deficit, some tough decisions need to be made about sending some spending decisions back to the local government level," Baumgartner said. "It could be that it's a very good program, but just not one that a broke federal government can afford." While Baumgartner appeared to agree with the grant's termination, Senator Patty Murray came to its defense in a heated budget discussion with Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zelding at a Senate Appropriations Interior Subcommittee hearing Wednesday. In an exchange specifically about the cancellation of the grant to the Gonzaga Climate Institute, Murray pried for details and told Zelding he was "abandoning communities." "There was no explanation for that cancellation," Murray said. "That is a community that saw 19 people die and over 300 people hospitalized during a heat wave a few short years ago, where wildfires are a constant threat. So let me ask you, is it woke to protect people from wildfires and heat stroke?" "I don't know if you're going to get anyone in America to answer yes to the way you put that question out there," Zeldin responded. Zeldin did not offer a specific reason for the cancellation, as Murray continued to probe, only stating that "there are hundreds of grants," and he would need the Spokane award in front of him to discuss details. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown said in a statement Friday the work to which the funding was devoted was already underway when the EPA sent their notice. She argued the goals and scope of the program, while receiving bipartisan support, are "not about politics," but about people and "protecting neighbors and investing in a healthier, safer future for Spokane." "The decision to terminate this grant puts lives at risk and undermines locally led solutions to climate and public health challenges," Brown said. "Make no mistake, recent history shows just how critical this funding is to ensure the health, safety, and economic stability of so many Spokane families." More than 150 people statewide, including 20 Spokane County residents, died from heat-related causes during the record-breaking multiday heat wave that blanketed the Pacific Northwest in July 2021. The majority of local heat-wave deaths were elderly people who died in their homes, according to Spokane County Medical Examiner Dr. Veena Singh. It was the deadliest weather event in state history and drives home exactly why the work covered by the grant was needed, Henning said. In the past 30 years, heat has killed more people nationally on average than tornadoes, floods or hurricanes, according to the National Weather Service. "It's only a matter of time before it happens again," Henning said. "So we've been racing against the clock to try and do whatever we can to improve the resilience to the next such event, and these resources were going to make a big difference in helping to do that." Nearly 95% of the grant funding was devoted to tangible services and infrastructure improvements, like the establishment of extreme weather shelters and upgrades to qualifying houses, the release states. The Gonzaga Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment was the lead recipient and pass-thru administrator for the funds, but the work was to be spread among several nonprofits and civic bodies, including Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners, the city of Spokane, Spokane Public Library and the Carl Maxey Center. "It's really a huge investment that will save lives and make a difference for those people who are most vulnerable," Henning said. "As you can imagine, spending millions of dollars on infrastructure improvements has a lot of impact on jobs and the economy in an immediate way." Around $2.6 million was going to be set aside into the "Community Climate Action Fund," which is intended to be a resource for community organizations seeking funding to do climate-resilience work. The Gonzaga Climate Institute is encouraging groups to still apply by its May 31 deadline regardless of the uncertainty surrounding the fund's future, citing a need for ideas and action to address the climate crisis. The school is "actively recruiting additional funders who might be willing to invest in work proposed through the Climate Fund," according to a statement on the application portal. "I understand why people would consider whether or not they want to apply for these funds, but I am strongly of the view that having good ideas that are well formulated, that are shovel ready, is worth everybody's time," Henning said. "Because we need these good ideas, and then we can find ways of funding it. We urgently need to do that, so we'll find other means, over time, if necessary."
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Gonzaga, Spokane leaders say cancellation of federal climate resiliency grant could handicap efforts to save lives
May 16—Spokane's most vulnerable residents will no longer have assistance in preparing for the devastating effects of climate change, if the Trump administration follows through on its intent to rescind nearly $20 million in federal funding. Citing a change in "administration priorities," the Environmental Protection Agency notified Gonzaga University May 2 of the impending cancellation of a $19.9 million grant devoted to climate resiliency in Spokane's disadvantaged, low-income communities, according to a joint news release from the city of Spokane and the private Jesuit school decrying the move. The Gonzaga Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment was awarded the Community Change Grant last July as one of 21 climate change-related projects funded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. It was the university's single largest grant award in Gonzaga's nearly 140-year history, and school and city officials say it would have contributed greatly to the region's adjustment to the ongoing climate crisis. Hundreds of low-income homes were to be retrofitted with heat pumps and high-quality air filtration systems, five community centers and libraries were going to be bolstered to serve as extreme weather shelters, and several prospective workers were to be trained for jobs in clean energy — all as a result of the funding. "It always feels hyperbolic to say people's lives are at stake," said institute director Brian G. Henning. "But it's literally true right now." Fearing significant consequences to Spokane residents if the EPA follows through, leaders for the city and Gonzaga University are now calling on the agency to change course. They argue the Trump Administration's move lacks legal standing and jeopardizes the public health and safety of the region. "We are concerned not only about the process by which this decision was made, but even more so about its very real consequences for the people we serve," Gonzaga President Thayne McCulloh said in a statement. "Our mission is to educate and serve. This grant enables our community to learn how to deal with dangerous climate conditions and help the thousands of community members who lack the ability to protect themselves from the extreme heat and wildfire smoke that is all too common in the Inland Northwest today." The plea from the private-public coalition includes a call for federal legislators "to intervene for their constituents by urging immediate reinstatement of the grant," in addition to stressing its importance and requesting a formal explanation on the legal grounds of the decision — a request Congressman Michael Baumgartner indicated he would not be considering. "I've not been briefed on the project and don't know much about it, but with $36 trillion in federal debt and a federal 20% budget deficit, some tough decisions need to be made about sending some spending decisions back to the local government level," Baumgartner said. "It could be that it's a very good program, but just not one that a broke federal government can afford." While Baumgartner appeared to agree with the grant's termination, Senator Patty Murray came to its defense in a heated budget discussion with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zelding at a Senate Appropriations Interior Subcommittee hearing Wednesday. In an exchange specifically about the cancellation of the grant to the Gonzaga Climate Institute, Murray pried for details and told Zelding he was "abandoning communities." "There was no explanation for that cancelation," Murray said. "That is a community that saw 19 people die and over 300 people hospitalized during a heat wave a few short years ago, where wildfires are a constant threat. So let me ask you, is it woke to protect people from wildfires and heat stroke?" "I don't know if you're going to get anyone in America to answer yes to the way you put that question out there," Zeldin responded. Zeldin did not offer a specific reason for the cancellation, as Murray continued to probe, only stating that "there are hundreds of grants," and he would need the Spokane award in front of him to discuss details. Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown said in a statement Friday the work the funding was devoted to was already underway when the EPA sent their notice. She argued the goals and scope of the program, while receiving bipartisan support, are "not about politics," but about people and "protecting neighbors and investing in a healthier, safer future for Spokane." "The decision to terminate this grant puts lives at risk and undermines locally led solutions to climate and public health challenges," Brown said. "Make no mistake, recent history shows just how critical this funding is to ensure the health, safety, and economic stability of so many Spokane families." More than 150 people statewide, including 20 Spokane County residents, died from heat-related causes during the record-breaking multi-day heatwave that blanketed the Pacific Northwest in July 2021. The majority of local heatwave deaths were elderly people who died in their homes, according to Spokane County Medical Examiner Dr. Veena Singh. It was the deadliest weather event in state history, and drives home exactly why the work covered by the grant was needed, Henning said. In the past 30 years, heat has killed more people nationally on average than tornadoes, floods or hurricanes, according to the National Weather Service. "It's only a matter of time before it happens again," Henning said. "So we've been racing against the clock to try and do whatever we can to improve the resilience to the next such event, and these resources, we're going to make a big difference in helping to do that." Nearly 95% of the grant funding was devoted to tangible services and infrastructure improvements, like the establishment of extreme weather shelters and upgrades to qualifying houses, the release states. The Gonzaga Institute for Climate, Water, and the Environment was the lead recipient and pass-thru administrator for the funds, but the work was to be spread among several nonprofits and civic bodies, including Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners, the city of Spokane, Spokane Public Library and the Carl Maxey Center. "It's really a huge investment that will save lives and make a difference for those people who are most vulnerable," Henning said. "As you can imagine, spending millions of dollars on infrastructure improvements has a lot of impact on jobs and the economy in an immediate way." Around $2.6 million was going to be set aside into the "Community Climate Action Fund," which is intended to be a resource for community organizations seeking funding to do climate-resilience work. The Gonzaga Climate Institute is encouraging groups to still apply by its May 31 deadline regardless of the uncertainty surrounding the fund's future, citing a need for ideas and action to address the climate crisis. The school is "actively recruiting additional funders who might be willing to invest in work proposed through the Climate Fund," according to a statement on the application portal. "I understand why people would consider whether or not they want to apply for these funds, but I am strongly of the view that having good ideas that are well formulated, that are shovel ready, is with everybody's time," Henning said. "Because we need these good ideas, and then we can find ways of funding it. We urgently need to do that, so we'll find other means, over time, if necessary."
