SNAP’S VOLUNTEER DRIVER PROGRAM CONNECTS NEIGHBORS DURING PANDEMIC “I have a lot of medical and dental appointments ahead of me,” says Gloria. “I’ll be a new person someday.” Gloria began […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Ombudsman program provides voice for vulnerable seniors
Sometimes a listening ear and a watchful eye can make all the difference. For volunteers with SNAP’s Eastern Washington Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, the attentive approach is a priority when […]
SNAP, HDR Engineers team up to support local senior
There was a time when Sally could run a mile in nine minutes and work in her garden from sun up to sundown. Things have changed since those days. On […]