INVEST HEALTH SUMMIT SHOWCASES SPOKANE’S COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT The gathering in Spokane lasted less than three full days but the positive impact is still reverberating in places like Greensboro, North Carolina […]
SNAP expands transportation service
When former client Robert got into the Medstar van operated by SNAP, he expected simply to receive a ride to Urgent Care. Instead, Medstar driver Kyle Chandler went above and […]
Spokane family fends off cold with help from SNAP
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 […]
Home repairs ease burden for local family
As someone who had worked for a local nonprofit that partners with SNAP, Connie had come to expect good work from the agency. Earlier this year, she had the chance […]
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 […]
New legislation seen as boost for those facing foreclosure
New legislation seen as boost for those facing foreclosure On March 28, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a comprehensive bill that arrived on his desk with unanimous approval from both the […]