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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Comcast Cares Day a win for SNAP
SNAP was the beneficiary of the tremendous support from over 300 volunteers taking part in Spokane’s Comcast Cares Day this past April. Nationwide there were over 100,000 Comcast employees and […]
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 […]
Skils’kin produces well-received Energy Assistance PSA
On the surface, it seemed like an unlikely pairing – a nonprofit that works to employ residents with disabilities collaborating with a nonprofit community action agency to produce a public […]
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 […]
Volunteer mentors homeless clients seeking employment
SNAP Volunteer, Michael, came to SNAP in June 2017, wanting to be part of SNAP’s commitment to help others in need. He has lived in Spokane for nearly ten years, […]
Homeless walking tour sheds light on problems, resources
When it comes to the impact of SNAP Homeless Services in 2017, the numbers speak for themselves: 448 households transitioned from homelessness to permanent housing; a total of 1,909 assessments […]