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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Inaugural WBC Competition celebrates business ingenuity
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
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
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 […]