Empowering, Inc. hosts gift drive

Empowering, Inc., will again conduct a holiday gift drive to benefit foster children.

The Spokane-based firm will host its eighth annual drive in rural communities to benefit children in those communities.

The company is asking for board games and arts and crafts items to donate to foster children in Whitman and Asotin counties.

“We believe in supporting the right of children to learn through play and rich experiential games and activities,” said Tonya Miles, program coordinator with Empowering, Inc.

According to Miles, Empowering, Inc., provides services to 554 individuals in eastern Washingt...