SUMMER COOLING TIPS Turn off fans and open windows at night. Close windows during the day to keep in the cool. Install window coverings to prevent heat gain. Get a […]
SNAP CEO: June 2013
Dear Friends: Awards were handed out to the fastest participants at the second Annual Chase Strides for SNAP fun run on June 22. As I gazed around at the gathering […]
Community Action Partnership: 50 Years!
“We must open the doors of opportunity but we must also equip our people to walk through those doors.” ~Lyndon Baines Johnson Lyndon Baines Johnson was familiar with the impact […]
SNAP Fast Facts
In 2013 … SNAP provided support to 15,502 children in Spokane County aged 17 and under. A total of 23,303 women received help through SNAP programs in 2013. Of SNAP […]
Taking it to the people
Cara Weipert understands that potential is not defined by city limits. As a business development counselor with SNAP Financial Access, Cara makes it a point to visit outlying areas in Spokane […]
Small Business Spotlight: Hook’s Automotive
Nestled in a well-maintained lot off Dishman-Mica Road in Spokane Valley, you’ll find John Christensen working on classic Volkswagen cars in need of rehabilitation. Just a few years ago the […]
Small Business Spotlight: NMZ Trucking
When John and Mariana Zberea arrived in the U.S. from the Republic of Moldova in February 2009, they had visions of fulfilling the traditional“American Dream.” Four years later, John continues […]
In spite of it all …
One of our staff, Angel, wrote this post to share part of her SNAP story: How long have I been involved with SNAP? For over 5 years; I have been […]
SNAP builds community from within, through food and food-for-thought
SNAP’s 150 or so employees are located in numerous locations throughout Spokane County because we want to make it possible for our clients to conveniently reach us. “Neighborhood” is part […]
14 ways to save energy (and money) during the holidays
The holiday season is generally a big time for energy use, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are 14 ways to save energy (and money) during the […]