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The new John J. Hemmingson Center opening was announced this month. John J. Hemmingson, a trustee of the university and the founding partner of Lakeside Companies, a corporate private equity…

On April 9, the School of Business Administration at Gonzaga University held an official dedication ceremony upon the completion of the new Jack H. Hemmingson Finance Lab. An enthusiastic crowd of alumni,…

The new Boys and Girls Club of Kootenai county recently opened in Coeur d’Alene. We are excited to see this new facility open and we were proud contributors to the…

Sodexo’s dining sustainability team at Gonzaga University celebrate the one-year anniversary of the John J. Hemmingson Center Gonzaga Greenhouse this semester. The 1,000 square foot facility exceeded expectations for growth…

We are committed to supporting our local schools and helping them create leaders for our community and workforce in the future. That’s why the John J. Hemmingson Foundation pledged a…

A Walk Through Poverty is a 30-minute documentary exploring the plight and complexity of poverty, specifically at home in the Inland Northwest. This pairing of art installation plus documentary screening is…

The Gonzaga University School of Law is launching a new Center for Civil and Human Rights this fall to further its mission-based commitment to public service and social justice, and…

Vanessa Behan is an invaluable Spokane nonprofit that provides a helping hand to parents of young children experiencing a crisis. The nursery cares for children under the age of seven…

The John J. Hemmingson Foundation is a proud supporter of the Community Cancer Fund, supporting families and children in our region who are battling cancer. We work with the Community…

The John J. Hemmingson Foundation and Architerra Homes have a new partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities. For every home that Architerra Homes closes throughout its communities, a donation toward…

Jacob Bonwell of ATC Manufacturing – an active company in John Hemmingson’s Lakeside Companies – announced that for the eighth year in a row, Coeur d’Alene will host the Sweethearts’ Ball, which…

The John J. Hemmingson Foundation is proud to partner with Gonzaga on Opportunity Northeast, an initiative dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals, youth, and families in Northeast Spokane…

Both our foundation and Architerra are proud supporters of Ronald McDonald Homes Charities of the Inland NW. As part of our commitment to RMHC, a small portion of proceeds from every home…

Via Zi Spa – a portfolio company for John Hemmingson’s company Lakeside, recently donated a gift basket for Project Beauty Share‘s first in-person fundraising event in two years. They were able to…

We are proud sponsors of the 2022 Heart Strings concert, which is raising funds to support the NICU at MultiCare Deaconess Hospital. This fundraiser providers funds to improve care for the…

Staff from the Foundation, Lakeside and Architerra participated in Hoopfest 2022 – the largest 3-0n-3 basketball tournament in the world! Our team this year won the losers bracket, and had a great…

We sponsored a table for the annual benefit auction for the Children’s Village of Coeur d’Alene. Children’s Village is a trauma responsive safe haven, restoring trust and hope for children and families…

Kootenai Humane Society shared this adorable model dog-house to celebrate the partnership between Architerra, the John J. Hemmingson Foundation and the Kootenai Humane Society this year. We love this gift, especially…

The John J. Hemmingson Foundation is proud to announce a partnership with the Companions Animal Center. The current facility is over 40 years old and a capital campaign continues as construction has…

We are proud to be a silver sponsor for the “Under the Big Top” fundraiser for Specialized Needs Recreation. This event supports the important socialization and recreation activities provided by SNR year-round.…

We sponsored a table and attended the 16th Annual Black & White Auction benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County. 100% of the nights proceeds stay in Kootenai County. The…

Foundation members attended the S.K.Ball on September 9th. The SK Ball is an annual fundraiser by Ronald McDonald House of the Inland Northwest. The group included several people from Lakeside…

Recently, the John J. Hemmingson Foundation donated $250,000 to Companions Animal Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. John is a dog lover, whose own adorable pooch – Hailey Hemmingson – was…

In this post, we are highlighting some of the charitable work done by ATC Manufacturing, a portfolio company to John J. Hemmingson’s Lakeside Companies. Throughout 2022, ATC supported various organizations…

Foundation members recently attended the Annual Memorial Golf Tournament for the Kootenai County Police & Fire Memorial Foundation. The foundation was established to extend financial assistance to first responders and…

Fighting cancer is a battle that requires phenomenal strength. Often, “fun” is a concept that can be neglected during an arduous battle with illness, especially for the most vulnerable: children.…

The Spokane Journal of Business recently announced honorees for the ‘24 People of Influence in 2024.’ John J. Hemmingson, our founder and the CEO of Lakeside Companies, has been selected.…

Recently the John J. Hemmingson foundation pledged $250,000 in support of the University of Idaho’s transformation of historic Targhee Hall into the new home for the University of Idaho’s ROTC programs and the General James Amos Veterans Center.

This holiday season, Lakeside Companies’ entities came together to support families across Idaho and Washington, reflecting the organization’s long-standing commitment to community care established by founder John J. Hemmingson. Architerra…

Recently, the John J. Hemmingson Foundation donated $250,000 to the Companions Animal Center (CAC) in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in support of their new facility, which expands the organization’s ability to serve more…