Like many volunteers who find SNAP’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) Program, John joined following his personal experience with a loved one who needed end-of-life care. When he retired in 2016 […]
Client with Chronic Illness Finds Shelter with Help of SNAP, Community
Client with Chronic Illness Finds Shelter with Help of SNAP, Community “I was the runt of my family,” laughed Darin. “So I learned to be tougher and stronger.” Darin’s friendly […]
New SNAP Client Receives Help Following Covid-19 Illness
New SNAP Client Receives Help Following Covid-19 Illness Spokane Regional Health District reports that there have been over 133,000 cases of Covid-19 in Spokane County since March 2020. Flasha was […]
Program Profile: Housing Improvements makes homes livable
Program Profile: Housing Improvements makes homes livable “Housing is always vulnerable to the elements,” says SNAP’s Director of Housing Services, Chris Davis. “Some home repairs are essential and can make […]
Former client volunteers for SNAP during remission
Former client volunteers for SNAP during remission “Getting diagnosed with cancer isn’t like the movies make it out to be,” Patricia Bishop says. “In the movies, you find out in […]
Partnership with Treasurer’s Office Reduces Tax Foreclosures
Partnership with Treasurer’s Office Reduces Tax Foreclosures According to the Spokane County Treasurer’s Office, there are currently 55 properties in tax foreclosure. This is a number the office expects to […]
A Legacy for the Future – Planned Giving Strengthen’s SNAP’s Foundation
A Legacy for the Future – Planned Giving Strengthen’s SNAP’s Foundation Margaret Hinnenkamp lived a humble, frugal life, making it a point to attend church and volunteer once a week […]
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. […]
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 […]
LTCO volunteer brightens lives with service
Edith McNinch had recently retired after 21 years as a Kindergarten teacher when she saw an article in her local newspaper about a volunteer opportunity. “I was just sitting […]