Financial Stability

NEW SFA DIRECTOR’S TEXTURED BACKGROUND ENRICHES FINANCIAL STABILITY CORE

Posted on March 18, 2020March 19, 2020 by Nicole Bishop

NEW SFA DIRECTOR’S TEXTURED BACKGROUND ENRICHES FINANCIAL STABILITY CORE “I’m from Chicago,” said SNAP’s new Financial Stability Director, Renee LaRocca, “So I’m very direct.” LaRocca’s sincerity and straightforward approach to […]

SNAP Financial Counselor Revolutionizes Program, Adds New Course

Posted on January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 by Nicole Bishop

SNAP Financial Counselor Revolutionizes Program, Adds New Course “As a young adult, I was the worst public speaker in the world,” laughs SNAP Financial Counselor, Jay MacPherson. “I never would […]

Women’s Business Center Entrepreneurial Summit Showcases Partnerships

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by Nicole Bishop

Women’s Business Center Entrepreneurial Summit Showcases Partnerships “There is no such thing as failure,” said former-City Council Member and current Zone Project Director Amber Waldref, “only learning experiences.” On July […]

Financial Counseling a Catalyst for Single Mom

Posted on March 29, 2019April 22, 2019 by Nicole Bishop

There was a time when the notion of owning her own home seemed like a mirage to Jenelle. Even the idea of building up her credit score looked like an […]

SNAP well-versed in government shutdown scenarios

Posted on January 9, 2019January 10, 2019 by Nicole Bishop

As a nonprofit agency that depends on local, state and federal government funds for over 50 percent of its operating budget, SNAP pays close attention to the news of government […]

SNAP Clients Affirm Message of Hope

Posted on December 26, 2018December 26, 2018 by Nicole Bishop

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

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Nicole Bishop

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 […]

Inaugural WBC Competition celebrates business ingenuity

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Nicole Bishop

On June 20,SNAP Financial Access hosted the inaugural Women’s Business Center Competition featuring three dynamic, creative businesswomen narrowed down from a preliminary group of competitors.. The result was the […]

SNAP housing offers a haven to homeless Spokane widow

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Nicole Bishop

Paula and her husband arrived in Spokane in 1986 from California. When they arrived, they started a flooring company, which they ran successfully for the next 15 years. They […]

Anvil Welding earns high marks with support from SNAP

Posted on May 14, 2018May 17, 2018 by Nicole Bishop

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 […]