The Ray & Joan Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene adheres to the mission of founder Joan Kroc. She entrusted The Salvation Army with $90 million to build the first Kroc Center in San Diego in 2002, and there are now 26 centers across the country built on her eventual $1.5 billion investment. Joan envisioned that […]
Spokane County has the highest rates of domestic violence in the state of Washington. The Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition has fought this phenomenon since the early 1990s, partnering with community agencies and thoughtful citizens from a variety of sectors. The coalition strives to educate the public and catalyze a communal effort against domestic violence,
Coalition develops fund to address domestic violence rates in Spokane County Read More »
Even with steady employment, many families are challenged to provide basic necessities. Single parents spend, on average, 36% of their income on childcare, and that often does not leave enough to pay the bills or buy nutritious food, especially for those living paycheck-to-paycheck. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely exacerbated these needs. Happy Horizons Childcare in
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants and hotels had the highest nationwide concentration of those most in need. Now, hospitality and gig economy workers are under even more stress, facing unprecedented financial obstacles. Restaurants and hotels closed overnight, and most workers have no immediate way to make up these lost wages. Those who retain part-time
Big Table and CDAIDE provide safety net for hospitality workers Read More »
Slavic Churches Network received a $15,000 COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund grant to support basic needs of individuals and families facing pandemic-related hardships in the Slavic community. “With a $15,000 grant for our community, we were able to help over 100 households from 12 Slavic churches in the Spokane area,” said Vladimir Kronin of Pilgrim Slavic Church. “We
Hispanic Business Professional Association partners with local churches and community group to serve Latinx Community The Hispanic Business Professional Association (HBPA) received a $15,000 grant to help coordinate food distribution among churches and community groups working with the Latinx community. “We provided a total of 150 boxes of food to families in need last weekend,”
Potlatch Food Pantry received a $500 COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund grant to purchase food for the increased demand for those the pantry serves. “We were a little nervous when COVID-19 hit and then the restrictions started. We figured we would get hit hard,” said Joan Bender, Moderator of Potlatch Food Bank. “So, with more
Since 1990, Project Timothy has been providing emergency financial assistance to people in Columbia County. Many of their clients have lived in poverty their entire lives, and they often turn to Project Timothy, distraught over financial hardship. Project Timothy provides emergency assistance for housing, food, rent, utilities and public transportation, helping to give clients a
Providing emergency financial assistance to Columbia County residents: Project Timothy Read More »
Valley Meals on Wheels received a $3,000 COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund grant to assist with volunteer coordination and meal delivery for seniors in Asotin and Nez Perce counties. “Valley Meals on Wheels in Lewiston has experienced an outpouring of support from the community during this challenging time,” said Valley Meals on Wheels Board President
Valley Meals on Wheels ensures wellbeing of seniors in Asotin and Nez Perce counties Read More »
L’Arche Spokane Endowment Fund Founded in 1964 in France, L’Arche is an international federation devoted to creating and sponsoring homes, support networks and other programs for people with intellectual disabilities. L’Arche came to Spokane in 1976 when Sister Mary Hurley invited two men with intellectual disabilities to live in the vacant convent at St. Paschal’s
L’Arche celebrates the unique value of every person Read More »
