Last winter, Dorothy made it a habit to bundle up in several layers inside her north Spokane home. “I’d wear a jacket and several layers of clothes,” she said. […]
Legislative agenda signals hope for housing
From her chair as executive director of the Spokane Low Income Housing Consortium (SLIHC), Kay Murano has a birds-eye view of the area’s ongoing affordable housing shortage. “The need is […]
SNAP Clients Affirm Message of Hope
Justina didn’t want to face the uncertainty of losing her housing, quitting her college courses, and heading back to life on the reservation, where her options were limited. SNAP offered […]
Young family maximizes SNAP programs to reach their dreams
Christy and Nathan took a chance in 2011. Tired of their jobs, they decided to follow their dreams of furthering their educations. At the time they were living in a […]
Project Share recipient turned donor thankful for SNAP
With the next season of SNAP Energy Assistance just around the corner, there are many in the community who are grateful for a program that keeps their homes and […]
Sturm, KREM team up with SNAP to cheer hearts
Paul and Suzanne have been through their share of challenges over the last several years, so it was welcome news when the North Spokane couple found out they would […]
Granddaughter credits LTCO as catalyst of change
There was a time last year when things looked pretty bleak for Kelli’s grandmother, Eudora. After living in her own home under less-than-ideal conditions, Eudora was dropped off unceremoniously […]
Anvil Welding earns high marks with support from SNAP
Like any good welder, Lonnie Benn understands the importance of staying focused. That approach came in handy a few years ago when Lonnie and his wife, Brenda, decided to start […]
Weatherization, home repair, shift winds of fortune for North Spokane family
There was a time when the cold breeze produced an audible whistle through the structure that Coleen and her two children called home. A SNAP energy assistance client, Coleen realized […]
Funding support critical to homeless services success
The idea of document recording fees supporting homeless services may not mean much to Paul, a single father of four – but the fact that he and his kids found […]