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The Smith Group

The Smith Group in Idaho Falls has partnered with United Way of Eastern Idaho to support local children, with a special focus on summer feeding programs.


Throughout April 2026, a portion of every vehicle purchase will be donated to help ensure kids have access to nutritious meals when school is not in session—helping bridge the gap during the summer months when need is often highest.


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Earth Day Event - Pacific Steel & Recycling


Celebrate Earth Day by recycling & FREE hotdogs!!

Who doesn’t like a free hotdog??

Visit Pacific Steel & Recycling on Friday, April 24th from 11:00am until 1:00pm and get a free hot dog while supplies last.


Did you know about their Scrap It Forward program, which allows customers to donate the value of their scrap tickets to local nonprofits instead of receiving cash. Participants may choose from a list of community organizations, including United Way of Eastern Idaho, helping support vital services for local families.


Accepted materials include steel, aluminum, copper, brass, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, auto parts, and catalytic converters.


Pacific Steel & Recycling notes that even small donations add up to create meaningful community impact.


Event Details:

📍 1155 N. Higbee Ave., Idaho Falls

📅 Friday, April 25, 2026

🕚 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.


FREE Training Opportunity


Wednesday, April 29th - 6:00pm - 7:30pm


Awareness in Action is a 90-minute workshop open to all community members and partners. No prior attendance is required. This experience stands on its own while building on key trauma-informed concepts by deepening self-awareness and helping participants notice their own patterns, stress responses, and what sets them off in real time. Participants will learn simple, in-the-moment reset strategies to regulate, shift tone and presence, and respond with intention instead of reaction. We’ll also apply this to real-life settings, focusing on what you can shift in the moment to reduce conflict and better support the people around you.


This workshop is ideal for anyone in a role where they support, lead, or work closely with others. It's a great fit for those looking to strengthen how they respond and show up in everyday interactions.



To guide participants through this work, the session is led by Katie Francis, an educator and statewide trainer with over a decade of experience supporting schools, nonprofits, and community organizations through research-based, resilience-focused approaches. Katie has trained hundreds of professionals across Idaho and brings a grounded, real-world perspective centered on awareness, application, and meaningful change.



Location: United Way - 1649 Woodruff Park, Idaho Falls, ID 83401



Post Register Readers' Choice Awards

We made it to the final round—now we need your help to win! 🎉


The Post Register’s annual Readers’ Choice Contest is officially underway, and United Way of Eastern Idaho is in the running for Best Nonprofit.


You can find us under People & Places → Best Nonprofit.


👉 Cast your vote and help spread the word—you can vote once per day starting now!

Every vote makes a difference. Thank you for supporting our work in the community!