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 […]
Former SNAP client overcomes homelessness to raise a thriving family
Former SNAP client overcomes homelessness to raise a thriving family “We were rich in heart, but not in finances,” says Kassianne as she reflects on the hard times her family […]
A New Voice and a New Role: Inside SNAP Financial Access
A New Voice and a New Role: Inside SNAP Financial Access “I love actually getting to have client meetings,” says Amy Biviano, SNAP Financial Access’s new Small Business Coordinator. She […]
Through Teamwork, Community Partnership, SNAP Rental Assistance Rises to Challenge
THROUGH TEAMWORK, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP, SNAP RENTAL ASSISTANCE RISES TO CHALLENGE Marilyn Reilly worked at SNAP on the energy assistance team for over 20 years, from 1995 until she retired in […]
Array of SNAP Services Helps Single Mom Live, Learn, and THRIVE
Array of SNAP services helps single mom live learn, and THRIVE Back when Desire (pronounced Des-er-ay) first found out about SNAP, she had no idea where the journey would take […]
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 […]
Energy Conservation Specialist relishes teaching role
Energy Conservation Specialist relishes teaching role You can rest assured that when Michelle Howard leaves a room, she makes it a priority to turn off the lights. For Howard, who […]
Honekamp honored with State housing award
Honekamp honored with State housing award SNAP CEO Julie Honekamp was her typical humble self when receiving a prestigious honor from the Washington State Housing Finance Commission last month. Honekamp […]
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 […]