KSPS Presents
Avista Foundation
Clip: Season 1 | 1m 30s
A service company involved in the communities it serves.
Avista is a service company involved in the communities it serves. The Avista Foundation supports K-12 education and scholarship opportunities for area college students.
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KSPS Presents
Avista Foundation
Clip: Season 1 | 1m 30s
Avista is a service company involved in the communities it serves. The Avista Foundation supports K-12 education and scholarship opportunities for area college students.
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